Before I started collecting gemstones, and then learning to make jewelry, I did counted cross stitch. I forgot how much I love it. I came across a whole bunch of them that I never actually finished and whole bunch I did but then never made into final pieces such as pillows. So I started working on them and trying what to do with them all. You simply can not frame them all, and I am not sure I want to sell them. So if anyone has creative ideas for clever things to do with finished counted cross stitch designs, I am all ears. I will share some of my finished pieces in a later post. I haven't taken pictures of any yet. I usually do only big projects. If you want to learn how to do counted cross stitch the video is very nice and helpful. I find it very relaxing, and a way to clear my mind of all other things.
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I love counted cross stitch but haven't really done any in the last couple of years....and then it was a set of small projects for Christmas ornaments.
I'll be interested to see your finished pieces. Tommye of TJBdesigns teaches needle work and has a fabulous blog. You might find some inspiration for what to use your finished pieces for there.
Love the sunset photo! Where was that taken?
Audrey thank you for that information. I will have to look into her blog. I wish I could take credit for that picture,it is stunning. If you go to free wallpapers you can use them on your blogs. The one I just put up I took last summer on my cell phone, and forgot I even had it until I was looking for something else.
I LOVE cross stitching. I started doing it in Jr. High...and did it for years and years. I find it so relaxing while accomplishing something pretty at the same time. Then I got a job where all I did was type for 8 hours and couldn't bear doing anything with my hands after hours...then kids came along...you know it goes! Usually I stitch something and am too cheap to have it matted and framed--even after all that work. LOL! One lady I talked with not too long ago shockingly said cross stitch was "out"! Can you imagine? Ha! Guess that is her opinion, and I still enjoy it. You could always give finished pieces as gifts or donate to somewhere (like a church or assisted living home). Can't wait to see what you've done. It's just amazing to me what can be done with some colored thread and time.
Have a good weekend! ; )
~Michele
Matting and setting the completed project is not one of my better skills. I was getting better, before I took such a long break from it.
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