I have just been and checked the ASOE web site and was delighted to find that my Valentine exchange for Maggee in the USA has been delivered – very good considering I posted it on the 29th Jan.
The front of the ornament - stitched on evenweave with DMC thread, seed beads and heart ribbon
The pattern was an old one that I have had in my pattern collection since the late 1990s from a cross stitch mag and was originally designed as an Xmas ornie in red and green.
One of my usual little charms on the back - love this gingham - reminds me of primary school summer dresses!
Maggee really likes pink so I decided to stitch it in pink and green and try out a new finish with this little bordered cushion with the pink gingham. The little charm was from my stash – not certain where I got it from – may have been my LNS some time ago.
It was very simple to finish and generally quite a good stitch – not very quick as there is a lot of evenweave to be covered with the check background and it is very tiny! However I interspersed this project with knitting to give my old eyes a rest!
I am pleased that Maggee likes it and eagerly await getting my ornie from her.
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February 7, 2010 at 8:59 am
Jane
Very pretty, I love pink and grey together
February 7, 2010 at 4:22 pm
stitchesoftime
Thank you It was not an easy stitch – I think my eyes are getting worse even with glasses it was sometimes hard to see the holes in the fabric! I am pleased that she likes it and am enjoying the exchanging very much. Alison
February 7, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Arianwen
That is really pretty and because it isn’t in the obligitory red can stay out all year. Good thinking!
February 7, 2010 at 4:26 pm
stitchesoftime
Thank you – I enjoyed doing it but it was a hard stitch – even with glasses on! Think I need to go back to the opticians for a stronger pair. See you Thurs. Alison