Christmas stash!
I've nearly finished the stitching on Mimi's Tape Measure. It's so cute. I hope I can do it justice when I try to put it together. That'll probably be next week. We have a busy weekend with family, housework, work deadlines and gardening (I have some raspberry canes and strawberries that arrived this morning and need planting asap).
I need to get it finished because my Christmas stash finally arrived! I ordered this just after Christmas with a voucher and some Christmas money.
It's been a long wait but those threads are so worth it....
As soon as I finish the tape measure and my stocking I'll be starting this. My only problem is whether to do it 1 thread on 40ct or 3 threads on 28ct? The model is 3 on 28ct and I do have the fabric, which is lovely, but if I do 1 on 40ct it'll be smaller (and maybe more likely to get framed and hung up) and maybe I'll have enough thread to do the Quakers & Quilts sampler too (though I'm not sure whether I like that one enough to do it anyway). Decisions, decisions...
Well, posting and running today. The in-laws are coming for dinner so stuff to do. Including turning the first rhubarb of the season into a yummy crumble. Have a lovely weekend everyone!
I need to get it finished because my Christmas stash finally arrived! I ordered this just after Christmas with a voucher and some Christmas money.
It's been a long wait but those threads are so worth it....
As soon as I finish the tape measure and my stocking I'll be starting this. My only problem is whether to do it 1 thread on 40ct or 3 threads on 28ct? The model is 3 on 28ct and I do have the fabric, which is lovely, but if I do 1 on 40ct it'll be smaller (and maybe more likely to get framed and hung up) and maybe I'll have enough thread to do the Quakers & Quilts sampler too (though I'm not sure whether I like that one enough to do it anyway). Decisions, decisions...
Well, posting and running today. The in-laws are coming for dinner so stuff to do. Including turning the first rhubarb of the season into a yummy crumble. Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Can not wait to see the upcoming finish!! Love the new stash and look forward to watching you stitch it!
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ReplyDeleteyour tape measure is so cute. I like this little stitching.
I have the same pattern from rosewood manor. I want to use valdani twist and a 40ct linen. The pattern is so wonderful.
Greetings
Anja
Lovely stitching as always. Looking forward to seeing the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou know, this box of threads looks exactly like a box of macarons! How lovely to receive a Christmas gift after Easter :)
ReplyDeleteRhubarb makes the best desserts! :)
I love the thread box for your Quaker piece--it looks better than a box of chocolates!
ReplyDeleteLovely progress on the tape measure!
The tape measure is so beautifully stitched! Congrats on the new stash, the threads look really yummy.
ReplyDeleteOh what a colorful and pretty post, Nicki! I love your threads. :D
ReplyDeleteOMG I'm SO pining for Rhubarb! :D
ReplyDeleteQD is a great project; I think you'll be loving it either way. I'm doing mine as recommended, but am thinking over making Q&Q on a smaller linen and stranding the pearl. :)
I can't wait to see Mimi's tape Measure made up. i already like the look of it!
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas stash. Look forward to seeing your WIPs on that one!