do more cross stitch

So here it is….the piece I’ve had on the go for more than 2 years, finally finished.

I’m really chuffed with this coz it’s one of the first cross stitch pieces I actually chose to do for myself to keep, instead of someone else. Also, the bear is my totem animal, so it means a lot to me :o)

So this is is so far. Still got more to do and all the backsitch, but I’ll get there soon.

I’ve really got back into my stitching and picked up a kit I’ve had on the go for over 2 years now. Its called “Joy” and I’m almost finished all the cross stitch now. Just need to do all the backstitch which could take a while. At this rate though, I could have it finished in a matter of weeks!

My birthday present to Graham. The writing says prosperity.

With all the extra time on my hands over the holidays I picked up my most recent project and after a week of hard graft managed to finish it last night! Woo-hoo!

I’ll post a picture on here when I take one – It’s a feng shui symbol for prosperity with a beautiful border around it in shades of blue and green. I’m going to give it to my best friend Graham for his birthday (who is a Reiki master and uses a lot of symbols in his work). I’m sure he’ll love it!

In the last few weeks I’ve been trying to do half hour of stitching whenever I can, just so I don’t completely give it up! I still enjoy it, but think I’m probably just bored of the projects I’m working on. No wonder we all end up with so many Work in Progress projects!! lol
Maybe I should order another new kit???

I haven’t picked up my stitching for a few months now, and I think its due to a stitching burn out! I was so in to it for ages, then I just haven’t wanted to do it for a while. Anyone else have the same issue?

Maybe I need to pace myself and do a little at a time instead of going gung-ho and then crashing and burning!

So this is how far I’ve got with my bear picture….still loads more to go.

How’s everyone else getting on with their projects?

Well, it’s finally finished! Hurrah! Just got to give it to her now.

Well, it’s almost finished now. Just the backstitch left and then I can frame it and give it to Loraine.

I really need to finish off all my projects before starting any more new ones….its getting excessive now! lol