Yes, I have been doing something but it's certainly not very exciting for you to see. My plan is to make two of the Nutcracker ornaments and two of the chefs but I must admit making the second one is a slog. I know what it's going to look like so there's no wondering what's going to come next. So, here is my progress...
AND just so you know what I'm aiming for, HERE is the link to the design so you can see how they will (hopefully!) finish. Mine won't have the fuzzy hair of the original because I couldn't locate the proper thread.
- THIS is a really pretty shawl that would use up odds and ends of yarn.
- There are a number of quite pretty shawls HERE as well.
- THIS is a nice easy-to-knit cowl that would make great gifts.
- Have a peek through the embroidered pieces by THIS artist!
Today's quote..."One of the weirdest things about being an adult is having a favorite stove top burner. No one ever talks about it, but y'all know it's true"
Our thoughts and prayers go out to
the people of our Maritime provinces
who were so hard hit by
Hurricane Fiona
Yes on the concerns about the disastrous Eastern storm. And the upcoming Ian in Florida, so many friends there.
ReplyDeleteThe world seems to be filled with disasterous storms lately - such a sad thing.
DeleteKim McCormack's pieces are beautiful--i especially like "Across the Firth"--just gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Hugs, julierose
Glad you enjoyed seeing them!
DeleteThey are cute. I like the round shape.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the quote is so true! Only recently have I questioned myself about why I use the small burnor so much, even for large pans.
I liked the shape of the ornaments too and purchasing the pattern(s) helped a designer in the Ukraine.
DeleteThose ornaments will be really cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm not looking forward to the final assembly part so am procrastinating until I have them all stitched before I tackle that part of the process.
DeleteHello Magpie, how can I contact you ? I wanna create one blogpost on your blog about Crochet baby booties... Here is link from my website: https://crochet-kingdom.com/16-free-crochet-baby-booties/
ReplyDeleteYou have permission from my side to post It on your blog. Thank you !
If you want to contact me directly, my email address is marmic1954 AT gmail DOT com. Not sure which/what booties you're referring to though!
DeleteLots of work but they will be really unique when they're finished.
ReplyDeleteI thought once about trying to estimate how many stitches I've done on these and then I realized that it would be simply depressing to actually know!
DeleteWhat a mess in the Atlantic provinces. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
ReplyDeleteI have printed out the cowl pattern, and just love those 3D nutcrackers. So very interesting.
God bless.
I don't care for Nutcrackers - they give me the creeps. Could be why doing two of them isn't high on my list of loves right now.
DeleteYes, thoughts and prayers go out to the people in the Maritimes and now we have to hope the one heading for Florida moves out to sea.
Repeat cross stitches can be a pain. You have done very well with yours and they will be loved. I checked the bootie link.....Love the slippers
ReplyDeleteI have the attention span of a gnat so have had to battle complete boredom over the second nutcracker (and then I face a second chef ornament - yawn!!!!).
DeleteI had a look at that Nutcracker...very cute and I agree with Mary Ann that they will be a wonderful keepsake when finished. Thanks for the links!
ReplyDeleteI fell in like with these ornaments mainly, I think, because they're a different shape than the norm.
DeleteAnd I'm sure the fav stove top burner is never a back one?
ReplyDeleteA tree of Nut Crackers would be cute. Esp these you're making.
A tree of Nutcrackers? Not on your life! They freak me out too much for that to ever happen. I'll be happy to pass these on at Christmas.
DeleteI must say, if I were doing the cooking, I would use the back right burner more than any other.
Sherry of createology: Your needlepoint ornament will be an heirloom for generations to come. Great links…thank you. Ahh yes…I have favorite stove burners for certain pans. I feel NO shame! Hahaha.
ReplyDeleteHah - good for you!
DeleteI'm so glad you shared what the finished ornament will look like. I had something totally different pictured. They are really cute (even if they're a little creepy).
ReplyDeleteI thought maybe it would be hard for people to envision what I was aiming towards for the ornaments so thought I should post the link to what it hopefully will look like.
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