The long stitch tapestry started in January is at last finished .
I bought this kit last year after doing the A-Z thing in November when E was for embroidery, cross stitch etc and that gave me the nudge to do another picture. It was supposed to be my present from Brother-in-Law but we didn't even get round to swapping money for each others presents last Christmas so I bought mine and he bought his!
I had a look for something to do next and found this. It's much smaller and stitched with embroidery threads rather than wool - it will be fiddly to do - need to get a new pair of reading glasses before I start.
I stopped in at B-in-L's house on my way to exercise group this week - he's rarely at home, always out mending things for people or getting wood ready for delivering all winter- but as he was there I stopped to tell him I'd bought my Christmas gift from him already and he'd better think of something he wants. He said he wasn't sure he could afford that much this year!! Ha!
That's a charming scene - is it a specific windmill? Very East Anglian!
ReplyDeleteDon't think it's anywhere specific.
Delete;love the colours of autumn
ReplyDeleteQuite pleased with how it looks framed up
DeleteThat's lovely, very autumnal! xxx
ReplyDeleteI shall have it out on display every Autumn!
DeleteLove that autumn scene. Reminds me of when I used to go on Fungi Forays more than half a lifetime ago.
ReplyDeleteThe new kit looks a pretty design as well, and hopefully will sew up quickly. I am on the final outlining bits on my Devon village x-stitch - I ended up colouring them in red so I could see them more clearly on the chart.
The new kit is smaller count than I thought - could be tricky
DeleteIt is so pretty that Autumn scene.
ReplyDeleteI love it
DeleteIt's a lovely piece of work. enjoy it. It's so perfectly autumnal
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteThat looks great and the frame sets it off perfectly. I love doing embroidery. It is just so relaxing and absorbing.
ReplyDeleteI don't do very much stitching now - don't really know why
DeleteThat looks lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI love the autumn scene which you've put on your header, very colourful. The next one looks like it will take a bit longer to do. Although embroidery isn't my first choice of crafting I did enjoy doing it, in fact I have an unfinished embroidery tablecloth somewhere.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you will it to finish or someone could finish for you
DeleteThat display is lovely Sue - must lift the heart every time you look at it.
ReplyDeleteIt is cheerful and colourful for Autumn
DeleteLovely long-stitch picture. I see you've got a Bothy kit for your next project.
ReplyDeleteQuite a variety on their website - the autumn picture was from them too, although I found the new one elsewhere and much cheaper
DeleteWhat a lovely backdrop for your autumn display
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
I'm pleased with how it looks
DeleteThat came out really nice, Sue! Good job! It looks great with your Autumn things. I've started cross stitching again. My middle son asked me to make him one that he saw online so I couldn't say no! First time any of my kids have actually asked for a cross stitch from me!
ReplyDeleteNice to do something that's really wanted. Hope you get it stitched
DeleteBeautifully done. Lovely Autumn colors and a perfect frame. I do like the long stitch too. The new project looks like it has many tiny stitches. Brother-in-law sound like a real character. It sounds like gifting is not his thing. A joke gift might be fun for BIL.
ReplyDeleteI hope my next year stitching isn't too difficult.
DeleteI've been buying my own present that BiL will give me at Christmas for years! It works very well!
What a beautiful autumn display! Your stitching is lovely and the frame is perfect. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThe frame was such a lucky find now I shall look out for one for the new kit
Deletewow wonderful job! and you did find the perfect frame.
ReplyDeleteYou finished right in time for fall
Cathy
I'd hoped to get it finished for Autumn as I started last January - had only done bits until I thought I'd better get on and finish it!
DeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, Sue. And perfect in that frame. There is something about red mushrooms I just love!
ReplyDeleteNice and colourful for Autumn decor - a pumpkin comes later!
DeleteIt turned out beautifully! I love that you thrifted the perfect frame for it as well. I am so curious about the mushrooms in front. Are they wood or ceramic? It all fits together so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThe toadstools on the shelf are all wood.
DeleteThat looks really good. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI like the attention you pay to your seasonal displays. This is a great addition to the repertoire.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice just to change a few things for each season. Everywhere else remains the same!
DeleteYour tapestry is lovely and that frame compliments it perfectly. What a lovely display for Autumn ... and header for the blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture you have made. Very appropriate for this time of year.
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