One Down, Bunches to Go June 25, 2008
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Well, at least I finished this project and can cross it off my list. I was able to sew on a very small border. All in all I’m pretty happy with it. I just have to iron it and get it looking extra purdy.
Crafting Makes Me Happy June 19, 2008
Posted by Angela in : cross stitch , 3 commentsI’ve been having a couple of rough weeks. I’m not going to get into why it’s been rough, but I will say that crafts tend to be my saving grace. They allow me to create something beautiful while I’m in the midst of turmoil, pain, or just the chaos of daily life. There is something amazingly rewarding in looking at a project take shape right in your hands.
As many of you know who have been following along, I have been working on my biggest cross stitch project to date. I’ve decided to work on a couple smaller items so that I can have a sense of accomplishment (many crafters relate to this - it gets you motivated to tackle the bigger ones).
Having said that, let me tell you another project I picked up to take my mind off of things. I belong to a quilting guild in North Royalton called Keep Us In Stitches. One of the Challenges that you are given when you join is to make your own name tag. I’ve decided to combine cross stitch and quilting into mine. I finished the cross stitch piece this week and I will be quilting on a border very soon. I designed this myself (a major first for me). It’s small, but I love it. It speaks to my heritage and personality.
Getting closer everyday… June 18, 2008
Posted by Angela in : cross stitch , 2 commentsGot some more done on my Harley Davidson Cross Stitch project. It’s starting to actually look like a motorcycle!
Progress Made! May 27, 2008
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I was completely determined to get some major progress done on my Harley Davidson Cross Stitch project that I am giving as a gift later this year. Thankfully, I was able to do just that. I love how an image or a design takes shape on the canvas and I’m (rather) impressed with myself!
A Current Project: Harley Davidson Cross Stitch March 2, 2008
Posted by Angela in : crafts as gifts, cross stitch , 7 commentsRight now, I am working on a gift for my father-in-law (I hope he’s not reading this. If you are, Duane, please close the window). He is an avid motorcycler and he owns a Harley Davidson Road King. I did some serious hunting online and found this pattern from Stitchtastic:
Yes, it’s a big project. And yes, it’s going to take me a while considering the fact that I have four blogs, a full time job, two toddlers, volunteer work, and the everyday business of managing a household. Doesn’t it sound like the line “partridge in a pear tree” should be in there somewhere? Anyway, since I’m sure you’re dying to know… here is what I have done so far:
I will keep posting pictures as I (hopefully) make progress. Maybe this post will keep me motivated!
