Thursday, 25 April 2013

Cross Stitch

It is my gran's 80th birthday this weekend and I wanted to make her something nice to keep. I decided to do a nice cross stitch picture for her and bought a kit a few months ago. I completed it last week and off it went to be framed..

 

 

I used to do lots and lots of cross stitch but hadn't done any for ages before starting this sunflower picture. However, I really enjoyed doing this and have plans to do another soon... (when I finish all my other WIPs though!). This was a kit by The Stitching Shed - they have lots of pretty cross stitch and needlework kits and I have done quite a few of their designs already. I plan to give this to gran on Saturday as we are all going out for dinner to celebrate her birthday. Hope she likes it...!

I mentioned in this post about a little cross stitch picture I had finished a while back but had then forgotten all about it! Well it went to be framed also...

 

I really love the bright red of the frame, I think it complements the little picture really nicely. It's such a cheery little picture and makes me smile when it catches my eye.

The chart for this little picture can be found in the gorgeous book above - Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch by Helen Phillips. This is such a lovely book with some really nice samplers in. Helen also has a beautiful blog which is well worth a look too.

So, I am doing pretty well with finishing off my WIPs at the moment, I just have a baby blanket to finish and then I will allow myself to buy some new yarn and start some of the other projects which I have in my head - of which there are many!

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26 comments:

  1. Fiona @ Poppy Makes25 April 2013 at 15:15

    Very pretty!

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  2. Vintage Sheet Addict25 April 2013 at 15:36

    Your Gran is going to be very happy! :) x

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  3. sweetbriardreams25 April 2013 at 16:26

    These are so lovely and well framed. I remember cross stitching a huge flower picture in 2004! I spent so much money on having it framed and it still looks down at me in the study. I have to say that since then I have done this, but I am beginning to think I should! Chel x

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  4. forgetmenotsblue25 April 2013 at 16:44

    Aw what lovely cross stitching. I'm sure your Gran will be absolutely made up with that. There beautiful x

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  5. sweetpea family25 April 2013 at 16:46

    Your gran will be so pleased - both pictures are lovely x

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  6. Dawn25 April 2013 at 16:58

    Beautiful pictures - I'm sure your Gran will love hers.

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  7. Unknown25 April 2013 at 17:50

    I think you're Gran will more than like it ... I think she will LOVE it!! x

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  8. Unknown25 April 2013 at 17:59

    Very sweet cross stitching - I especially love the coordinating red frame! And your gran will treasure her picture, enjoy the celebration! Chrissie x

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  9. Flora and Paws25 April 2013 at 18:12

    Fab cross stitch projects. I might have to investigate the book you mentioned as I am looking for a home sampler pattern.

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  10. Julie25 April 2013 at 19:59

    Really pretty, I'm sure your gran will love it. I have tried cross-stitch many times but it just doesn't suit me - much to precise and prescriptive for me unfortunately! Juliex

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  11. Julie25 April 2013 at 22:05

    Your Gran is so lucky and is sure to love it - such pretty colours. I have a pile of finished cross stitch projects which never got framed. And a couple of unfinished ones too. Really must sort them all out! x

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  12. the linen cloud25 April 2013 at 22:23

    So pretty ... I also love your home one ... cross stitch is quite addictive ... Bee xx

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  13. Jennifer Hays25 April 2013 at 22:38

    Very nice! I love to cross-stitch. You did some beautiful pieces.

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  14. Lillie and Moss25 April 2013 at 23:57

    So very pretty! I have done a few cross stitch pieces several years ago but have given them all away, you sure have inspired me today to find another one to make. Always look forward to what you are making next! Love it all!!!
    xx Shari!

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  15. Jay26 April 2013 at 08:32

    Such a lovely gift for your Gran; I did a few cross stitch pictures years ago but haven't tried anything for ages - you may have inspired me to start a little one sometime soon.

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  16. Gillian Roe26 April 2013 at 13:43

    That's such a thoughtful gift. I love cross stitch, it's very relaxing. x

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  17. gillyflower26 April 2013 at 15:33

    What a lovely cheerful and personal gift for your Gran - she'll love and treasure it I'm sure!
    Also love the sweet little red framed cross stitch - that looks a lovely book by Helen - have been a follower of her lovely blog for a while now,always such lovely things!
    Thanks for sharing your lovely cross-stitch pictures.

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  18. The Faerie Factory26 April 2013 at 15:59

    What a bright and cheery picture I'm sure your gran will love it. Thanks for coming over to say hi thought I'd pop by and visit you. Sarah x

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  19. Me and Ma27 April 2013 at 13:28

    really nice cross-stich, looks fresh and modern. I am sure that your Gran will love it. Maria

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  20. Shirley27 April 2013 at 13:44

    The cross stitch is so cherry I love it, I have one of Helen's book I like her designs x

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  21. Jayne Schofield27 April 2013 at 18:33

    I hope your nan loves her Sunflower cross stitch...and I have to say....you are a much neater stitcher than me !! Jayne ( The Stitching Shed )

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  22. Unknown28 April 2013 at 08:38

    What a lovely present- I'm sure your gran will love it. Just so you know I've nominated you for a Liebster Award for newer bloggers. Please check out this post on my blog for more info http://grahamslanding.blogspot.com/2013/04/sharing-love-liebster-style.html
    Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures

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  23. Maya Kuzman29 April 2013 at 12:43

    ooo... I haven't stitched anything in ages!
    Your stitching project is beautiful. I am sure your gran would love it!

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  24. Helen Philipps29 April 2013 at 15:05

    Just catching up....your cross stitching is so neat and beautiful! What a lovely gift for your grandmother. And I'm so pleased you are enjoying my cross stitch book too :)
    Wishing you a happy week.
    Helen x

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  25. Hazels Crochet29 April 2013 at 19:53

    Your cross stitching is very pretty, and I love how cheerful they are :)

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  26. Hannapat1 May 2013 at 16:46

    Very very pretty which I'm sure your Gran will adore!

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