Cross Stitchy Finish

I once started this one for someone who was getting married... but then the wedding was off... So I've put it away somewhere.
I'm trying to clear away some of my unfinished projects and I came across this one. Took me a couple of weeks to finish, had a lot of frogging to do.  I think this project was cursed, or maybe I shouldn't stich when I'm tired...

Lizzie*Kate - A Good Marriage
32ct Lambswool linen (Wichelt Imports)
Crescent Colours
Sampler Threads
DMC

Thinking about my next project now... maybe some crochet untill the next installment of "The Pumpkin Passport", rather impatiently waiting for that one ;)

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Yeay some crochet...

I've made this little birdies for a friend of my mother with Catania coton and Phildar Coton 3 and hook 2.5mm

pattern can be found here (Dutch)

I've finished the birth sampler as well now, I've added the name and the date.  Will drop it off at the framers on Monday :)

Some WIP's

European Bistro - Dimension
available here

I'm making this one for my mother, I did switch the Aida fabric for linen, I don't like working on Aida fabric.
Some backstitching left on the left, and than it's time for the last quarter.

Thea Gouverneur kit
available here

Started working on this one about 10 years ago I think... Here's my progress so far :)

Progress

So I've finished this Birth Sampler, but the little baby boy is taking his time.  I think he was supposed to be born a couple of days ago so we're all waiting very (im)patiently.  Here is the sampler (minus the name that is)

This is a kit by DMC from the Lickle Ted series. No longer available in shops sadly.  I really loved these designs for new babies.  

So since I've cought the stitching bug, I tackled a long time wip, have no idea how long I've been working on this one :) Might be finished in time for Christmas. Just need to do the backstitching now.

This was a Dimensions Gold Petites kit.  Not sure if it's still available in shops. So maybe next week, I'll have another finish for you all. And who knows, maybe even some crochet :).

It's been a while...

I was looking back on my Facebook page in my "crochet" album and noticed I'm way behind on updating the blog. Shame on me :)

Sorry for the bad quality of this picture, took it with my phone
this was a request, didn't like the pattern at all

pattern can be found here

Catania Coton
hook 2.5mm

Lion "Lowie" by Stip en Haak

Pattern can be found here

Scheepjes Stone Washed, must check at home what I used for the "hairs"
hook: 3mm

Elephant "Otto" by Stip en Haak
Pattern can be found here
Phildar Coton 3
hook: 2.5mm 

Free pattern By Claire

Yarn: By Claire n2

hook: 9mm

Gnome hat for my little one's first day of school

Pattern for the hat can be found here

the strawberry motif was a figment of my imagination ;)

hook: 6mm

yarn: By Claire n2 and some leftover Phildar Coton 3

For a new baby girl

Pattern is from a kit that can be bought here

Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed

hook: 3mm

Pattern by Tessa van Riet-Ernst
I found it here

Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed 

hook: 3mm

Now I'm back at Cross Stitching for a new baby due in November.  Still got some (a lot) of work to do on that sampler.

Long overdue!

Sometimes life gets in the way of blogging, of crocheting,... it's been a while since I've been here.  I've been on a 2 week holiday in May, and didn't really feel like creating stuff.  But I had an order to fill so now I'm back on track :).

This one came on holiday with us, there was a little girl waiting for this cute little donkey :)

pattern can be found here

hook: 2,5mm
yarn: Phildar Coton 3

 Always looking for new patterns. I was sold to this little "dude" straight away :) Reminded me of one of my favourite Disney movies, "Finding Nemo"

Pattern can be found here 

hook: 2,5mm
yarn: Phildar Coton 3

Another new baby at DH's work, this tough lion is moving to Turkey.  The pattern is called "Leeuw Lowie".  My son's name is also Lowie, I'm going to make this one for his bedroom as well :).

Pattern can be found here

hook: 2,5mm
yarn: Phildar Coton 3

And this is the one that made me pick up my hooks and yarn again :) Also for a new baby. This is my 3rd Otto Elephant, I think I like this color combo best.  Someone already asked me for another green Otto, I guess I will be busy in the next couple of weeks :).

Pattern can be found here

hook: 2,5mm
yarn: Phildar Coton 3

Enjoy your weekend!

So I have another small update

Pattern can be found here 

Made with hook 2,5 and Phildar Coton 3 and Catania

I made these for the 4 ladies that work in my son's Daycare.  He is starting his last week next week, and then it's off to school

Latest addition to the Nativity scene

I'm so ready for Spring

But Spring seems to be not so ready for us...

Some new finishes

Pattern for the flower (tulip) border can be found here

hook: 2,5

yarn: Catania 222, 105 and Phildar Coton 3 Pistache

Pattern can be found here

hook: 2,5

yarn: Catania 106, 222

Pattern can be found here

hook: 3

yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed

The mouse and bear were requests from family members.  The mouse already left for her new home, the bear will stay with us 'till Sunday.  The candle holders will stay with us, love them too much :).