Merry X-Mas Kit 1

Yesterday I finished my ALDI X-Mas kit.

I used MADEIRA metallic thread 4014 and 4057 (a free cover gift from 

The World of Cross Stitching issue 261) for the ornaments and leaves.

It was tricky to stitch!!!

Now I have to buy a little 6" (15 cm) hoop and a festive ribbon.

Have a nice day

Sonja

Merry Christmas Kit

Here are photos of my ALDI cross stitch kit Merry Christmas.

It is a simple but nice design. I have red and green MADEIRA metallic thread

which I will use also for this kit.

Blue Bird

I have stitched a blue bird.

Designed by Anette Eriksson.

I used blue variegated thread.

I am not sure what I do with my bird...

Here is a link about variegated thread:

https://peacockandfig.com/2017/07/color-variations-thread-using-variegated-floss-like-coloris/

Enjoy!!!

Mushrooms - Lunchbag

Here is a photo of my new lunchbag.

It is a polka-dot oilcloth one with I decorated with 4 mushroom buttons.

Found the buttons (cross stitch style) in my local haberdahy shop.

Have a nice day

Cross Stich Crazy - Emma

My niece Emma (9 years old) was featured in 

Cross Stitch Crazy (September issue - 232).

As a thank you for sending a photo

she received a Fiskars scissors.

Matryoska Keyring

I have stitched a little Matryoska (a Russian doll).

This wooden keyring was a free gift by Cross Stitcher Magazine.

I changed the colour of the rose.

Have a nice day

Sonja

Pirate Collage

Hello,

Here is a little collage of my pirate projects.

Have a nice sunday

Sonja

Summers at the Lake - Part 2

Here is a little update of my summer project!

Have a nice day

Sonja

Summers at the Lake - Part 1

Here is a photo of my new project.

The name of the chart is Summer at the Lake and is designed by 

Vicki Hastings - The Cricket Collection (No. 314).

I stiched on a green vintage Aida fabric (14 count) by Zweigart.

Anchor Tag / My Nautical Bottle

Stitched this little anchor designed 

by Veronique Enginger.

Last year I bought this little blue bottle for € 1,99 (Zeeman). 

I like glass buoys but everything what I found 

was to expensive (about € 30,00 and more).

My problem is that some of the tenants are not vey careful with 

the decoration/accessoires!

I will not buy every week new decoration / accessoires for my chalet so I have to find cheaper ones which I can pimp (that is a real challenge).

Jolly Roger Lamp - Part 2

Finished my Jolly Roger.

I put it on a cream lampshape and added a little parrot

which I found for just € 1,00 

(there is no pirat without a parrot).

I really like it!

Greatings from the Belgium seaside!

Jolly Roger - Part 1

At the moment I stitch Jolly Roger designed by Sonofacrossstich (etsy.com).

Hope to finish him tomorrow.

Lazing on a sunny afternoon - Part 2

This is my oldest unfinished project.

Lazing on a sunny afternoon designed by Lisa Reakes. 

It is / was my second cross stitch project! I started in July 2015!!!!

Have a nice day

Sonja

Pirate Skull - Part 3

Finished my pirate skull!

I am not sure how to display him!

In a picture/photo frame or in a hoop?

Sending everyone lots of sunshine from the Belgium coast.

Would be nice to any receive comments!

Pirate Skull - Part 2

Here is an update of my pirate skull.

Greeting from the Belgium seaside.

Pirate Skull - Part 1

At the moment I stitch the Pirate skull designed 

by @GreatHome which I found on www.etsy.com.

It is very easy to stitch! 

Just 2 colours and no backstitch.

I hope he is not so scary! 

Noone will sleep in the bedroom.

Play like a Pirate - Part 3

Finished my Play like a Pirate!

I painted the wooden hoop in 

a light grey (paint tester by Lewis) and added

a little steering wheel (bead).

The chart was very easy to follow (also perfect

for a beginner).

You can find the designer AnnaXStitch on Etsy.com

Have a nice day

Sonja

Play like a Pirate -- Part 2

Here is my next update of my Play like a Pirate designed by 

AnnaxStitch.

I will display it in the hoop.

Do you thing the hoop is to big?

Have a nice day

Sonja

Play like a Pirate - Part 1

Photo: AnnaXStich, Etsy

At the moment I stitch Play like a Pirate.

It is for our pirate room (kid's bedroom)

Designed by AnnaXStich, Etsy

Greetings frm the Belgium seaside

Sonja

Lighthouse Kit by Anette Eriksson

Sending you lots of greetings from the Belgium seaside!

I have finished my first hoiday project.

A lighthouse kit designed by Anette Eriksson.

I added also some backstitches.

Have a nice day

Sonja

I won 2 Sublime Stitching pens by Cross Stitch Crazzy 

for my Facebook commentar (some weeks ago - 

which was also mentioned in the magazine).

What a surprise!!!!

Hope to find a youtube tutorial.

Do you know this type of pen?

Sonja

Smuggler Bosson Head

Today I bought this little smuggler in a charity shop.

He was so cheap that I couldn't resit.

It is a Bosson head (smuggler, 1959).

He is not bigger than a hand!

Maybe I can use it for my pirate bedroom project?

Do you like him?

Have a nice day

Sonja

Last week I bought me a Playmobil Pirate Ship....don't asked me why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is too big to put it on the shelf (just for decoration) 

and I am sure my little guests in the chalet will put it in pieces!!!!

I have now a super present for my nieces!!!! 

Just for Emma and Paula! Lotta is to small...not that something 

happend with all the small pieces.

I was looking around for a "smaller" pirate ship and found 

this cross stitch chart. 

Today I bought me all the threads which I can use also for the 

charts Play like a Pirate and the Pirat Skull.

The pirate ship is designed by Jenny Barton 

(Cross Stitch Gold - issue 42 - which I fund on ebay!!!!).

Have a lovely day!

Kid's Pirate Room

Our tiny kid's bedroom in the chalet

Chart designed by AnnaXStitch

Chart designed by GreatHome

Hello,

I would like to transformour tiny kid's bedroom (in our rental chalet) into a pirate room!

For that I bought me on 2 cross stitch charts on etsy.com 

Boths charts looks not very complicate! And have no backstitch! Perfect!!!!

Both charts look look not very complicate.

Have a lovely day

Sonja

Beach Huts Bookmark & Card

At the moment I am stitching a nautical bookmark 

and a little card for my Mum's birthday 

(which is in August).

Kits by Textile Heritage, Scotland

Nautical Patchwork Quilt

Last week I bought me lots of pre-cut fabric in my local charity shop! 

I was over the moon!!! I paid less than a fiver!!!!

I will sew a patchwork quilt / plaid for my bed! 

I will stitch some of the nautical badges or little swimming costumes 

(see photo 2 & 3 - I stiched them in 2015 / 2016 designed by V. Enginger) 

on the checked fabric. 

I have so much fabric that I can sew also some cushions.

I have never done a patchwork quilt so it is a new challenge for me. 

I think with stitching and sewing I need a lot of time. 

But first I will finish all my unfinished work and projects for this year.

I found a website (o.k. google has done it for me) with lots of inspirations. 

Here is the link:

https://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Ba…/…/brand,/43/store.html

Have a lovely day!!!!

Annette Eriksson Oars Kit

I have finished my second Annette Eriksson oars kit. 

I am not really happy about it. 

I added also some backstitches but it looks so boring. 

Any idea to pimp it?

Maybe to stitch the text welcome aboard??????

Have a nice sunday

Sonja

Anchor Kit by Anette Eriksson

Finished my anchor kit designed by Anette Eriksson. 

It looks like a sailor tattoo, or?

I added also backstitches without it was a little bit boring.

The fabric is glued into the hoop and is not very fine!

 I will glue some white felt on the back and then 

I will try to paint the hoop. I like grey.

On the 2. photo you can see my new kits 

which I bought me from my christmas money)

Anette Eriksson Lighthouse Kit / Pillow

photos: www.anetteeriksson.com

Last week I was bargain hunting on ebay uk. 

Bought me this Anette Eriksson Lighthouse kit for just

6 pounds (incl. shipping)! 

In the kit is the chart, needle, ready made pillow cover with backing 

and zip and navyblue thread!!!!!! The pillow is great front: 11 ct Aida, 

back: navyblue fabric.

My camera is not working so I used the photos of the lighthouse kit

 from A. Eriksson website.

On the other photos you can see some of my cross stitch 

projects which are in our rental seaside chalet (living room). 

This year I will stitch again little projects for it. 

I am not sure if I stitch the lighthouse on the pillow.....maybe I frame 

it in a hoop. 

I will not wash every week the pillow!!!!!

Have a nice day!!!!

Sonja

Floss & Mischief Kits

Emerald Beetle Trio Cross Stitch Kit

Emerald Bug Trio Cross Stitch Kit

Purple Beetle Cross Stitch Kit

Mustard Moth trio Cross Stitch Kit

Here are photos of my latest project. 

I do lots of Floss & Mischief kits (designed by Genevieve Brading).

I will display them in little hoops.

Maybe I add some metallic threads for a shiny effect!

In the next days I will post also my yellow beetle and my dragonfly!

I will stitch also this bigger bug which I found in an old Cross Stitcher Magazine 

(designed by Genevieve Brading).

 I will display the little ones around the big one.