I always try to make Christmas presents. I succeeded fairly well in 2014. This year I'm wanting to try something different from sewing* or knitting, so why not cross stitch.
There are so many fun and hip cross stitch patterns on Etsy. I just bought several patterns that I had been eyeing. The shop (Wee Little Stitches) is running a 20% off spring sale. I struck while the iron was hot.
I bought 2 Batman (heroes and villains) sets, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron set. My brother is getting a single Batman. If I feel generous I will add the Joker. My daughter is getting Batman and the Riddler (her favorite). My sister will be getting, I think, C-3PO and R2-D2. I might add, "These aren't the droids you are looking for." Probably not though. I can see myself still working on these on Christmas Eve.
I don't think I'm going to cross stitch for my parents. I probably will get them photo books printed of my daughter.
Since I just bought the patterns and haven't started, but blogs are boring without photos; here is a photo of my chihuahuas:
*Funny story. I made my brother a lap quilt. When I bought the quilt batting I just quickly grabbed something. I had no idea I bought crib size. Jokingly on Christmas morning I told him and his girlfriend, "By the way, it's crib size." Now, they are saying it is a cursed fertility blanket like in the movie The Proposal since I am becoming an aunt in November! LOL.
There are so many fun and hip cross stitch patterns on Etsy. I just bought several patterns that I had been eyeing. The shop (Wee Little Stitches) is running a 20% off spring sale. I struck while the iron was hot.
I bought 2 Batman (heroes and villains) sets, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron set. My brother is getting a single Batman. If I feel generous I will add the Joker. My daughter is getting Batman and the Riddler (her favorite). My sister will be getting, I think, C-3PO and R2-D2. I might add, "These aren't the droids you are looking for." Probably not though. I can see myself still working on these on Christmas Eve.
I just remembered this Halloween pic, but I'm keeping my dogs below still.
I don't think I'm going to cross stitch for my parents. I probably will get them photo books printed of my daughter.
Since I just bought the patterns and haven't started, but blogs are boring without photos; here is a photo of my chihuahuas:
Roo and Tico
I guess I should add that this is going to be interesting. I haven't cross stitched in probably 20 years when I was little kid. I've embroidered some. I'm hoping it comes back to me since I was never really taught in the beginning. I just did it.
*Funny story. I made my brother a lap quilt. When I bought the quilt batting I just quickly grabbed something. I had no idea I bought crib size. Jokingly on Christmas morning I told him and his girlfriend, "By the way, it's crib size." Now, they are saying it is a cursed fertility blanket like in the movie The Proposal since I am becoming an aunt in November! LOL.
