Tuesday 22 May 2012

Back From Holiday Part 2

I promised to show you my purchases while on holiday so here we are:
Some quilting fabric to make aprons (top left), a bag (bottom left) and the Noddy fabric is to line a cross stitch Noddy bag which is on my "to do" list.
Then these were the stitching related purchases -  bottom left is a disc to make Japanese Kumihimo (well actually from the $2 shop and to make friendship bracelets but it will suffice for kumihimo); top left is a Lauren Sauer chart  which really appealed and was on sale; bottom right is a bookmark kit for a gift; and top right is a Just CrossStitch magazine.
'What! A Just CrossStitch magazine?' do I hear you say?   Well look what was inside -  and I have the shaker box to suit.
And a close up of the Paisley Elegance -  can you see why I fell for this?  It is blue, has specialty stitches and won't require framing,
And to prove that I did do some stitching while on holiday
The Mary Stewart Hussif looked like this when I packed it
and then like this when I came home.   Today it left on an overseas journey so I will show closer details in photo when it arrives at its destination. 
And Kelly's Growth Chart has grown!   There is a name to go on top but other than that the top half is complete.   Only a Zebra and a Lion and the remaining numbers to go.   Sure is bright but also quite cute.
 A few final photos tomorrow - meanwhile I am going to enjoy stitching strawberries tonight.   Have a great evening everyone.

5 comments:

Ann at Beadlework. said...

A beautiful finish Margaret - you do choose lovely projects and your new LS Paisley chart is a perfect example.

Lee said...

Lovely finish on your Mary Stuart Hussif. They are truly useful little items well done.

laurawilson25 said...

The growth chart is adorable!

dulcinella said...

Great purchases and beautiful stitching! I look forwaord to see this stitching piece in detail.

Parsley said...

Oh what fun goodies!