Christmas Kangaroo finished

I added a tree to this little guy and moved his paws. He also has a cool elf-like hat. I thoroughly enjoyed making this little guy and as soon as I can get a program to write patterns (any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!) I will have this one up on my blog.

This was the first time I've ever worked with metallics but they really make it pop! I love the affect.

Christmas Kangaroo

But all I know is that he is a really really cute guy and I may have to stitch a couple for cards!

Caitlin

christmas kangaroo

I have one problem with a lot of the christmas designs you find around the place. They are all about snow and cold stuff, like snowmen. Unfortunately I have never seen a white christmas as living where we do I would scared to see a white christmas as it's in the middle of summer! So none of the designs are really relevant. So today I started to fiddle and design a kangaroo. Here is the backstitch outline. I really want your opinions, he's only small so he can go on cards etc. I haven't actually added any christmas stuff yet. Just trying to work out the kangaroo.

When I'm done I'll draw up the pattern and upload it here for everyone to use if they want.

Boxers :D

28-8-11

As of yesterday evening when I went to bed this is what boxers looked like. I have actually left some threads hanging as well I've never done that before. Just getting myself ready for my HAED! I like the colours that are appearing.

This one is on 16ct aida which is finer than I have worked before having only ever worked on 14ct. I'm enjoying it immensely but I will be very glad when I have my JE to work on as well so I can get away from the browns.

Caitlin

A giveaway

Head over to crossstitch drama queen she is having a giveaway with some gorgeous fabrics :D

A start

Well I have made a start on my new project. It is all tacked up and ready to go and on my frame. I have done a couple of hours work ... It is going to be interesting ...

Boxers - 27/8/11

The dogs are brindle in colour and I think in one patch there are at least 10 different browns in a 10x10 square! It will take a while. I was working from the middle and branching out with each colour until i ran out of thread then starting a new colour from the middle. That's why it is a bit everywhere. This part is the back of on of the boxers.

Boxers

I won't be working on this one exclusively otherwise the browns will kill me! I can't wait 'til my packages arrive in the mail. I have a HAED coming and fabric for a JE. I will order the threads when I get paid next week. ALSO my mum has agreed to buy me a snap frame for my birthday which is at the beginning of October so I will have to get her to order them very very very very soon!

That is all my stitching news for the moment but it is exciting to see a start. I love to watch the stitching grow.

Caitlin