I've been working on this cross stitch cat for some time now. My daughter wanted me to make it for her boyfriend's upcoming birthday. When I first saw it, I thought it would make a great gift and I could always make one for myself later. Well, the directions say it takes 40 hours to make. How I wish that was correct!!! I think I've worked on it a lot longer than that and I'm not even halfway through. It will eventually be a pillow. It's from The World of Cross Stitching magazine. I think it finishes at about 7" X 12". I bought all the correct DMC floss since there's so much shading. There is a huge amount of thread changes but I do love it! I'm not sure I have it in me to make another one.
I went to Barnes & Noble the other day and bought this great sock book. I have the first volume and wasn't aware there was another book out there. These are the best patterns for socks. They even have a few ankle sock patterns that I think would be quick and great to wear around the house.
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The prompt this week asks us if we got Easter baskets as children. We didn't get Easter baskets and I always wanted one! Instead, my grandparents would always give us chocolate bunnies. Not a bad replacement for a basket! My grandmother always made Easter breads with colored eggs in them for us kids. The only problem was that the bread was so hard, it was too tough to eat! I think I ended up dunking it in coffee or tea. The things we remember from childhood!!! I guess she tried!!
Have a Happy Easter!!!🐣🐰🐇
The first thing I thought when I saw the cross-stitch kitty was "that is a lot of thread changes." I don't think I've ever seen a pattern indicate how long it takes to stitch a project. (maybe I haven't been paying close attention!) Not sure how you can determine that because we all stitch differently. It will be a pretty piece when it is finished. I've never knitted socks. Will be interesting to watch your progress.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you noticed that too! It has a ton of thread changes but I'm somehow getting used to it now. I don't know how they can calculate how long to finish a project. I'm sort of slow and take my time. I'll be happy when it's done. I love knitting socks. They don't take too long and make great gifts!!
DeleteThat is such a pretty hanging! Wow, that is a lot of hours cross stitching! I admire your patience.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela! I feel I'm a slow cross stitcher but there are a ton of thread changes also. I'll get it done eventually!!
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