Beside the Sea

This weekend I have finished one of the three modern seaside prints!

I really like the contemporary cross stitch designs of Kate McDonnell.

If you are interested in these typographic designs you can find them in the  

Cross Sticher Magazine / August 2012.

I stiched on white Aida fabric (14 count) and 

I used a slightly lighter thread so it matches perfect to my curtains in my Belgian holiday home.

Last week I bought 3 white frames.....so I have to stich the rest of this trio.

My to-do-list is getting longer and longer!!!

Enjoy!

Sonja

Cross Stitch Collection SAL May 2015 - Deckchairs

I have stitched this little nautical kit for the Cross Stich Collection SAL.

It is a kit by DMC.

Name: By The Sea / Deckchairs

Design size: approx. 7.5 x 7.5 cm

Lazing on a sunny afernoon! / Part 1

This is a photo of my first big cross stitch project.

It is a row of beach huts designed by Lisa Reakes.

It is nearly finished! I hope to finish the white beach hut and the details this week.

I am a little bit shocked how long I need to finish this project.

The magazine says approx. 50 hours....... maybe 50 years???

o.k. to be honest I started the project with nearly about no experience of cross stitching.....

Later in the chart I found fractional stitches and French knots...

I had no idea about these stitches.....

You see I am a totally beginner!!!

I really like this colourful design!!!

Can't wait to start my next nautical cross stitch project.

Greetings from the Belgium seaside

Sonja

Pretty Roses for my Mum

I have done this card for my Mum.

In Germany we celebrate Mother’s day in May so I was a

Perfect little project!

It was a free gibt by The World of Cross Stitching.

Stitch count: 37 high x 30 wide

Design area: 14 HPI – 6.5 x 5.5 cm

Designed by: Siobhan Harrison

Enjoy

Sonja

A Bebunni Birthday Card for Emma

I have done this cute Bebunni card for Emma's 7th birthday.

It was a free gift by "The World of Cross Stitching" magazine.

Stitch count: 41 high x 36 wide

Design area: 14 HPI 7.5 x 6.5 cm

I stitched also her name and decorated the card with a little button.

Enjoy

Sonja

Monogram Necklace Kit

This monogram necklace kit was my 3. cross stitch project.

It was a free gift by the Cross Stitcher magazine.

Design size: 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Designed by Emma Congdon

Now I have to buy some interfacing to finish the necklace.

Maybe also some beads.....

Enjoy!

Sonja

Always Time for Tea Hanger

This "Always Time For Tea" hanger was my 2. cross stitch project. 

It was a free gift by The World of Cross Stitching Magazine.

Stitch Count: 59 high x 23 wide

Design size: 10,5 x 4 cm 

I really like this little cute hanger. Maybe I add some little miniature cups to the hanger. It's a fab project for the kitchen / dinning area.

Have a nice day,

Sonja

Beach House Kit by DMC

This little beach hut was my first cross stitch project in January 2015.

It is a kit by DMC.

Name: By The Sea / Beach House

Design size: approx. 7.5 x 7.5 cm

I like the seaside and so I bought several small nautical kits.

I was a little bit shocked how long I need for this kit....... but I am really happy about the result.

Have a nice day,

Sonja

Welcome / Miniature Cross Stitch kits

Welcome to my new blog:

sandseaandcrossstitch.blogspot.com

My name is Sonja and I am a new cross stitcher. I started in January 2015 with cross stitching.

I am planning to do a miniature haberdashery shop (in an old wooden sewing lid).

On the internet I found a lot of wonderful charts and kits and I was folling in love with cross stitching.

On the photo you can see 2 of my miniature cross stitch kits and a measure tape.

Each kit is approx. 2,5 x 1,5 cm and contains:

Aida fabric, a tiny needle (a piece of wire) and thread.

If you are interested in my miniatures please visit my miniature blog:

www.minisonja.blogspot.com

Have a nice day

Sonja