Thank you and 'happy stitching'
Thank you all so much for the kind comments which you have left me this past month. They meant so much to me and I feel very priviledged to have met all of you and become a part of this warm & caring community.
- Margaret
Like all stitchers the actual act of stitching seems to sooth both my body and my soul, so although I haven't written this past month I have been stitching. I felt it was a good idea to do some 'happy stitching' - something which would bring a smile to my face while working on it as well as a smile to anyone who sees the finished project.
This past fall my friend Brenda was visiting a local framing shop when she suddenly discovered that the owner has an entire wall dedicated to seasonal stitching. The following week she took me to see 'the wall' and I was just as impressed as she was. A few weeks later we dropped in again - all the Halloween/Fall stitching had been removed, the wall had been painted a warm dark red and Christmas stitching was on display. B & I decided right then and there that this was a fantastic idea and started planning our own seasonal walls.
This is January's stitching contribution to what will hopefully become my Christmas display. Both snowmen are designed by Valerie Danish of 'Val's Stuff'. They have been stitched over two on 28 ct Glacier Lugana.
'Snowmen' - JCS October 2006
'Be Merry' - JCS 2006 Christmas Ornaments
Tomorrow is SAL day for our friend Frederick. I hope to be posting an updated picture later this week.
posted by Margaret at 6:25 PM
19 Comments:
It's good to have you make. Your finishes are lovely.
Good to see you're back, Margaret. Lovely stitching. I wholeheartedly agree - stitching soothes the soul. ((((hugs))))
A seasonal wall is such a nice idea! Your 2 snowmen are a great start for your own.
So nice to see you blogging again, Margaret! You have been missed :-D
I like your 2 snowmen their just darling. :o)
Margaret, it's wonderful to see you back. How are you feeling?
Those Val's snowmen are utterly adorable and are bound to bring a smile to any face. :)
Glad to see you back, and to hear that stitching was able to help. I find it great at helping me work through things as well. Your two finishes are really cute, they will look great as part of a seasonal wall. Looking forward to seeing an updated Fredrick.
Sue
This is a great idea, Margaret! I am also thinking of something like that, but the display part is a bit tricky. I wanted to display these as small pillows in a basket, but my cat empties it to sleep in there...
I sure love your snowmen: they're such cuties!!!
Take care, Margaret, keep stitching, it sure helps me out too...
I love your two snowmen, they are adorable
Hi Margaret, lovely to see your post and I too find my stitching helps me through any bad times, good for the well being :)
what a wonderful idea about having a seasonal wall, and your two finishes will be perfect. I just wish I had a spare wall at home to do something like that, hee hee.
Hi from Japan!
Your snowmans are really cute!
And I'm looking forward you posting the picture of your SAL!
Margaret, it's good to see that you're back!
It would be such fun to have a seasonal wall. You have a good start on winter! :D
Good to see you back! thanks for stopping by my blog! And yes I do go to Stitcher's Paradise! I love that place! It's almost a second home...love the purple bags! Hey we maybe neighbors LOL...
((hugs)) Love your snowmen! I love the idea of a seasonal wall! Hope to see a update of your Frederick soon!
That is a good idea to have a seasonal wall. I know people that have seasonal displays...it great because all the work gets rotated and you never get sick of looking at it :) Welcome back
I love the snowmen & the wall idea.. Keep your sanity and keep stitching
Hugs
Those little snowmen are just TOO cute!!
Glad to see you back Margaret. Thank you for visiting my blog.
Happy to know that you are able to find time to stitch and those snowmans are so adorable.
Take care, Lillie
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Margaret! My mum lost her sister just a couple of weeks ago too.=(
Yes, stitching is marvellous therapy and I wouldn't give it up for anything!=)
Elisabeth, UK=)
Margaret! your snowman finishes are adorable and look great on that fabric.
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