Some recent finishes :-)

Yes, I know I should have been updating my blog more often. But sometimes I just update Facebook and the forget this poor thing.

No, I have not cast Henry byside. Okay I took a break because I wasn't too well and also I have stitched a couple of other things in between:

Charlotte's stocking

A Scotland Coaster

Christmas Stars

A London Guardsman

 

And here is Henry as he and his girls look today:

King Henry

 

King Henry Update 9th August

I have another finish. This little bear has been on my list for a while. It's only very little but somehow it got pushed to the back a few times. It is a Rico Design and even comes with it's own frame. I have added "Gute Nacht" because it will help my little boy to have sweet dreams when he goes to sleep :-)

And here is Henry. I have been busy with other things as well as stitching the other design. This is why I haven't managed too much this time ;-)

King Henry Update and Two small finishes

I have been struggling with Anne's dress. But it's finally coming along.

Mr T has discovered his love for anything Thomas. I did start this little cushion a while ago but struggled with fitting the name neately into the space for the ticket. The chart said All Aboard in capital letters. I'm not too keen on writing things for kids in capital letters as they'll need to write their names properly once they're in nursery

This cat has had to be finished. I usually stitch something small when I take Mario to my friends house for his piano lessons. But I have been stitching this cat for nearly 4 lessons now. Last week I left it without a head. But now it's finished and waiting to be turned into a hanger for the Christmas Tree festival.

Tonight I am hoping to stitch more on Henry and his wives.

Oh before I'll forget: I have researched Henry amd his kids and know now more but this is not a history blog. So you'll have to do your own research if you'll want to know more but be warned it's rather sad.

Tatty Teddy

Yeah! I have finished this big sampler: A Day in the Life of Tatty Teddy. It was much bigger than I thought. All 6 teddies are normal sized and the border..... but I have finished:

The picture doesn't do it justice though. I'll get a better one when I get time

Round Robins

Round Robins: They are a fun idea and in theory a great way to do things you would not think of before. But I must say, I've had enough of them. So I am announcing my retirement from them ;-)

I have taken part in four. The first one has had a Christmas Theme and everyone had a sub-theme. Mine was Flowers. There were 4 members. Anyway we had really tight time schedule because it was to be ready for Christmas. I was quite new to stitching and the lady before me send late because she was a slow stitcher and had a lot on. So I felt like I had to make up for it and injured my hand... in the end my RR got lost but was found again months later. The members of the group kindly stitched lots of birds for me. Which really was nice. Thanks again girls!

The second one was a free theme. Mine was the magic of childhood. This one went really well and I enjoyed it. But it's still the time pressure which I felt. I don't like the idea of people waiting for me.

The third was between 9 members and organized by me. The theme was free again and mine was African animals and then Cute Things. Why two themes? Well, because one member decided to quietely keep three of the pieces and unfriend all of us. So I had to start a new one. Now I am waiting for my finished piece. The lady who is stitching on it at the moment "has just the backstitch to do". At least that's what she's said a month ago. Do people not know that I am not the most patient person?

The fourth was the Seasonal chairs. Don't get me wrong I will LOVE the finished picture but stitching them was no fun. I might even burn the chart. Hehe. But today I have done the last stitch on the last chair and I am sooooooo relieved. As I say I did not chose the chart. My friend thought it would be neat to have the same pictures in four different countries on three continents. And now I have finished I have to agree. It is going to be amazing! What a wonderful idea! Anyway now I just have to sit back, relax and wait patiently until my chairs come back. I do do patience here because I have seen all four chairs and know they look wonderful :-)

It is going to NZ next where the last chair will be added :-)

Some Finishes

I know I have been quiet but this does not mean I haven't stitched. ;-) Here are some of my recent finishes. Well, the first two are squares for my afghan. So it will be a while until it is really finished but it is in progress.

The cat is s present for a dear friend of mine. I hope she like it.

As you know footie is on rather a lot right now. So I have dug out Tobias' stocking and am working on this again. And you know what? I am enjoying it :-)

Margaret Sherry: Having a Good Day

A Finish ;-)

And another first

Hi,

well this week seems to be one of firsts. First my very first Blackwork design and now my very first Sockmonkey. They are so easy to make! I'm sure I'll have to do lots more (one for each child)

This one is for Charlotte though. She got some bad new and needed cheering up.

These are the socks:

And here is the finished Susie Sock! :-)

Blackwork

yes, I know, I know. I did say I am not interested and even though it doe look good it'd be boring to stitch. But hey I can't be right ALL  the time can I? ;-)

I stitched this wonderful chick and it was FUN! Yes fun! So, I'm pretty sure this will not be the last one I've done:

Hi,

gosh, I have FINALLY finished the Tatty Teddy on top of this lovely advents calendar. It has taken AGES! But now it's done and I think it was well worth it! ;-)

My OH was complaining I never do the cover kits of my magazines. Well, I have so much on. You wouldn't believe how many UFOs I have (okay some of them are listed on the right). But still I have been a very good(ish) girl and finished THREE. Yeah!

So, now I have to stitch the little pockets for the calendar and then it's back to an other UFO which then will turn into a WIP by magic :-)

Hugs
Bianca

Hello,

I'm really busy at the moment. Well, I'm always busy but hey it's fun. I'm still battling with The Tatty Teddy Calendar. I'm nearly there though :-)

On the facebook wall of the cross stitch crazy someone was asking for help. She is trying to do a wall hanging with football crests for a children's hospice. So I stitched this one for her. Please note though, it does not mean I'm a footy fan ;-)

I have been rather naughty too. Well, I suppose one has to treat oneself once in a while doesn't one? So I have ordered this:

I know it is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait 'til it gets here :-D

Bianca

Margaret Sherry's Calendar Cats

Hi,

I have finished the January Cat and started the February one. But they will have to take a little break because the last WWRR has arrived and I want to finish that first.

I'm really busy with hospital appointments at the moment. Charlotte's hand is really bad. But that's a long story and does not belong on here ;-)

Have a lovely day

Bianca