ANOTHER CROSSTITCH

 

Now that 2 of my crosstitches have been framed I have started a small one of Pikachu for my youngest grandson. I did another Pokemon character for his big brother so now he will have one too. His bedroom has recently been repainted and he has a new bunk bed so it is good timing. 

Not much other craftiness has been happening apart from some failed practice watercolour techniques I am trying to master. However, I have finished reading a great novel which is one of the best books I have read in ages. It is witty, quirky, and an absolute joy from start to finish. If you are a baby boomer or older you will most likely appreciate the main character's frustrations being a woman in a man's world during the 1960's.

                                          Happy crafting.

FINALLY FRAMED

 

My latest 2 crosstitches have finally been framed. I think I did a better job this time using the lacing method but I did find it a bit difficult to line up everything and keep it straight. The results are not too bad.

I was very excited when my new set of watercolours arrived on Friday. These are better quality than the ones I have been playing with and came with a black pen, brush and pencil as well as a few bookmark sized pieces of watercolour paper. Just perfect for my current newbie needs.

 I couldn't wait to do the swatch card to see how lovely the colours really are. I shall do another swatch on my own  paper to get a better idea how each colour looks more blended from dark to light. 

Earlier last week Darth Vader came to spend the day with us. He sure eats and giggles a lot.

Finding joy in a new hobby, finishing projects, and time spent with my youngest grandson are positive aspects of the past week . Some of the week was a challenge pain-wise but it was good to reflect on the days that were better. 

Which leads me to ask you ....what were the best things about your week? 

CROSSTITCH DONE

 

This afternoon I decided to pick up my crosstitch and finish it. I had already started the border so it didn't take long to make that final stitch. Yey! Now I have quite a few crosstitches to frame. Let's see how long it takes me to get them done lol. 

I was in my craft room earlier today trying to finish a black and white geometric drawing I have been doing for the past week. I find drawing and painting to be very peaceful and calming. Unfortunately, once again, the neighbourhood intervened with demolition works happening again. Weekends are no different to any other day . Hence, my concentration disappeared along with the peace I was experiencing.  The good thing? I finished the crosstitch! 

BIRD VS HUMAN

 

Grrrr. I have had to replant the seedlings in my tub twice today! It was only on Friday that I last replanted them. The culprit is a bird! I caught him at it this morning, told him off, then set to replanting and watering . I tried to find something to put over the tub to no avail. While I was in my craft room this afternoon he did it again! 

This time I found some chicken wire to protect my plants. I just hope they survived being replanted 3 times and that the bird gives up so I can remove the wire later. 

I have not done much more crosstitch but I have been playing with some watercolours and pens. I wasn't going to share my art adventure yet as I am just learning how to use brushes and the watercolours . Lots of playing and practice.  I have found a few You Tube tutorials and today I played with one colour loosely following  a tutorial on painting bookmarks. I bought a new brush the other day but I am still trying to master it so the leaves are not very good. I used gold pen as well. 

I am having lots of fun drawing like I used to do 50 years ago but I have never used watercolours before . It shall be an interesting journey. 

CROSSTITCH PROGRESS

 

Brrrr it is cold! I suppose it is not as cold as many other places and we have had a fairly good winter so far but my body does not enjoy cooler weather much. It is a pity I don't have a crocheted blanket project to do as I love sitting with the growing blanket draped over my legs as I crochet. I already have too many but it probably won't deter me from making another one in the future if I discover one that really pops out at me. Ah well, I still have those blooms to stitch together yet. Meanwhile I have made further progress with my crosstitch. I could just consider it finished as it is but there is a small border yet to do. Or is there??? Hmmmm. I need to think about it.

Oh dear! Google wouldn't let me add my pics unless I agreed to cookies! Really? Anyone else have this problem? This internet lark is becomming more complicated and less secure not allowing any option but to accept. Grrrrr. 

I digress...... I thoroughly enjoyed reading Melissa Gilbert's newest book written since the pandemic . I can't believe 'half pint' is now 60 years old lol. 

             Keep warm or cool depending on where you live . 

MORE DECLUTTERING

 

My slow and steady clean up in my craft room is still going. I did have a few days off but have done more today and yesterday. Many more things are off to the Op Shop including buttons but I am offering  these packs of Giggle Buttons ceramic buttons to you first. If anyone wants one or all packs I am happy to post them to you. I shall be holding on to them until Friday. 

I also have this pack of 100 laser cut hexies that I no longer need.

I have been reading again, something I have not been doing very much lately. As an avid Corrie fan I couldn't resist buying this book when I found it . It was a really light read but enjoyable. 

Now back to more decluttering....or a cuppa. Hmmm me thinkith a cuppa. 

PROGRESS

 

After much ironing I finally framed the Pokemon crosstitch but fiddling with it to frame left more creases so I am not very happy. Fortunately, my grandson loves it! His bedroom is about to be repainted so it will be a welcome new addition to his wall. 

My current crosstitch is nearly completed but I still can't spend a lot of time on it due to my wrist problems. So, I am being very patient. ( Sorry, the crosstitch wasn't on a flat surface for the pic). 

At long last I finished my knitted basket weave scarf yeaterday.

Oh dear! That pic is not too good either. Sorry! 

I hope to finish the crosstitch this week and get back to finishing the crocheted blooms project I was doing a while ago. Whoops! Got to go. The dryer is calling me.