Solway Stitches

I haven’t really done much since the last update, I don’t know why, I feel I’ve stitched a lot but haven’t got much to show! Made some progress on Hannah Richards. The band of orange and green took forever to complete, a good 2 evenings worth of stitching. I’ve got the hang of the pattern now though so at least I don’t have to keep checking the chart all the time. Made some progress on Mina Johnston Cruickshank. I was 1 stitch out on the border and didn’t realise, I had to frog 3 nights worth of stitching. I’ve caught up to where I was, but she is in Time Out for now. I’ve started Shepherds Bush Black Snowman, it’s slow going due to the black fabric, but the outline of the main body meets up so I’m pleased with that. I also started Pinker and Punkin freebie Katie Anne’s Saltbox.  The colour palette she chose is stunning. I also started All Hallows’ Eve, in beads!  I’m not sure who the designer is as when I printed it out there was no designer details on it. Just done a Google ...

Stitching has been on the back burner with my son being home from the Royal Navy, he was suppose to be home for another week but got called back early. He got me some lovely roses before he left. I have managed to make a small amount of progress on Hannah Richards. The larger letters are meant to be eyelet stitch, after trying it once they are now Smyrna crosses. I just couldn’t get the eyelet stitches right. I have started and finished Pinker and Punkin freebie Spring Greens Saltbox. The Pinker and Punkin blog is great, she has given so many free charts and they are all lovely. Well worth checking out. I’m hoping to stitch the full set of the salt boxes.  Had some EBay haul as well, I’ve been getting some real bargain, I’m really pleased with my purchases. I’ve also had a new start, it’s not much of a start just a few stitches. I started Mina Johnson Cruickshanks 1861 by Northumberland Sampler House. This is a Scottish House sampler and I started it on what would have been my Nana...