I finished off the centre snowflake and started the wreath above it this week in my Christmas cross stitch project. This pattern is called "Invierno" from Satsuma Street. It is made up of nine motifs with a purple frame around each one. I have a ways to go but this will be my relaxing slow stitching project over the next few weeks. I will have it framed to hang up before next Christmas.
I've added several rows of knitting to my scarf. I expect that it won't be done for this winter! Good thing I have other scarves to wear! I have several projects on the go at any one time and like to do a bit of each, depending on what I feel like doing at the time.
When our daughter went away to university in 2009, I made her a twin sized quilt for her bed in her residence room. It has a flannel back and binding. A few weeks ago, she sent me a picture of a hole in the back of the quilt. I brought it home when we were visiting Finn and our daughter a couple of weeks ago. After washing it, I noticed that the binding was worn thin in spots with holes in other spots. Time for new binding. I am going to use a light blue Kona solid this time, instead of flannel. The fabric is purchased, washed and ready to make binding. This will be an after Christmas project as I am still working on making some last minute gifts this week. I will also repair the hole in the back of the quilt!
When our daughter was little, we bought this book for her. It is written in 24 parts, one for each day of December. The author, Kevin Major, is from Newfoundland. The story is woven around 24 hand carved Wooden Santas. While in Trinity, Newfoundland, in June this year, I saw some hand carved Wooden Santas for sale and just knew I had to purchase one. This week, my wooden Santa was put out onto a shelf in my living room. The book is on the coffee table.
Finn says "hello". He tells us he is on the nice list. With those eyes, I can do nothing but believe him!
I will link up with Kathy and the Slow Sunday Stitchers in the morning. The secret sewing continues...
love your Santas - there are a few of my daughter Jessica's quilts that she washed so many times they are falling apart - so far she hasn't asked me to repair - thank goodness as it is queen size and I noticed so many worn spots last time I saw one of them it would take me forever to repair
ReplyDeletethe santa book looks interesting - great projects
ReplyDeleteI love that wooden Santa! Your cross-stitch is pretty. Your scarf is also. How could Finn not be on the nice list. I love that photo. How nice that you will be repairing that quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour wooden Santa certainly has personality. Love his green mittens and mischievous face. Nice progress on your scarf and the cross-stitch.
ReplyDeleteA worn quilt is a good thing! It's being used. Recently I ordered a knitted hood pattern from etsy. It takes bulky yarn so should go quickly. For sure Finn has been a good boy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty snowflake in your cross-stitch design, Gail! Love the wooden Santa you found and that looks like a special book, too. Hope Finn has a sweet Christmas with lots of treats!
ReplyDeleteOf course Finn is on the nice list! I'm like you on knitting projects, I've two pair of socks on thego, plus my navy cardigan. In fact, I'm like that with quilting projects too. Good old Mum, more than happy to repair daughters quilt.
ReplyDeletePretty stitchery! I've never heard of that book, and I have a collection of Christmas books. Your santa is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI started my scarf last winter and I am hoping to finish this year. It was 60 out yesterday so haven't needed it much yet.
Pet that cute Finn for me
nice New Cross stitch project. Your wooden Santa looks like he is straight out of the book. I wouldn’t think Finn could be anything but on the nice list! Sarah quilting by the sea
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