In the evenings

In the evening when everyone's at home I don't like to be up in my sewing room being anti-social. I always have a little project I can do while chatting or watching listening to the TV.

I've spent a lot of time working on Granny's Flower Garden but I'm kind of burnt out on her.

Back in December 2007 (wow!) I posted about the new cross stitch project I had started.

It's a companion piece for this one. (Click on the link for more photos.)

Unfortunately it's quite dark in our family room and there was no way I could work on it at night (and I definitely don't have time during the day). It just sat there languishing.
Then, this past Christmas, Santa brought me this lamp. Hallelujah! I could see!
Hopefully this one will join its friend on the wall this Christmas.

WIP Wednesday

Windswept Santa Part II. This guy may actually be done by Christmas 2008...

1/2 a pair of Fetching mitts

Taking a photo of your one hand while holding the (really heavy) camera with the other is a problem, which Chara can attest to. When the pair is done, I'll get someone to take a proper photo.

Today is errand day. I need to get backing fabric for two quilt tops that are done! I'm seriously contemplating sending one of them out to be quilted by someone who knows what they're doing.

My pride and joy

On a very rare occasion I make something that takes even my breath away. This is one of those things. While I can't take credit for the pattern (which is really the source of all this beauty), I did spend countless hours working on this project and it always brings a smile to my face.
I'm so happy to have people to share it with this year. Please click on the pictures to see more details. Cross stitch is notoriously difficult to take photos of, especially when it's behind glass.
Someone asked: it's 12"x14"