Sunday, December 19, 2010

Finally some stitching!

A quick look through some craft books last night had me itching to do some stitching! Hubby is usually given a work diary before the new year, and I usually have to buy mine and then make a fabric cover, but this year we have been given 4! Hubby will not be getting a fabric cover for his of course, so I am going to cover 3 and then choose a favourite to keep, and maybe give the others for gifts.

The little verse with the stitchery is 'Cherished memories are held in the heart forever'
I couldn't resist Natalie Birds stitchery "From the Heart' it really has some lovely stitcheries in it! This is going on the front of one of the diaries and I might stitch a couple of my own designs for the others.

When the sun comes out, out come the bumble bees! We have had quite a bit of rain over the few weeks (nothing like in other areas) enough so I don't have to water the vegies, which is good.

I am finally feeling that I am getting on top of all the Christmas jobs...which is a good thing as its only less than a week away! Lol!

Enjoy your week

Lisa
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12 comments:

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Lovely Lisa...what thread are you using..

Shirley said...

Lovely stitching Lisa. Have you tried the Lecien threads called Cosmo? I have heard good reports about them. You can buy them as the 6 stranded or on a reel of 2 strands. I managed to find some the other week and it is lovely to use. Have a great Christmas and I will be thinking of you as we are in sub zero figures and heavy snow.
Love Shirley.x

barb's creations said...

What a lovely idea for your diary :) Barb.

Isabella said...

What a great bit of stitching you got done looks really nice, and that new camera is working a treat :):)

Leanne said...

Always love a photo of a bumble bee. Love the stitcheries. Lots of rain here also...... it was like winter today.

paulette said...

Gorgeous stitchery!! Did you know that there is a love fest happening on that flower!! Love it!! Take care and have a wonderful Christmas!
Paulette

Sheila said...

What a sweet stitchery ,can't wait to see the finished project.

My Life and Quilting said...

Hi Lisa... What wonderful stitchery.. It will look lovely on you book... May you have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year... :)

Bev C said...

Hello Lisa,

Your diary will be lovely all covered in your beautiful stitches. Love that photo of the bumble bee. Happy Monday.
Bev.xoxo

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

Lovely stitchery....I have a jounal ready to cover also.
Cheers....Jane.

Karen said...

Your stitching is so pretty. How many strands of floss did you use?

Jantine said...

This is a very beautiful stitchery, you will enjoy it a lot when it is on the front of your diary!