Sunday 22 January 2012

IHSW / FINISHES!

I decided to work on L*K Snowman 10 this week. I started it on 1 December as part of an SAL with Sally and Chris. It stitched up really quickly and was a lovely stitch and I managed to get it finished.



I stitched it on 14ct Blue Marble Aida using the recommended DMC threads apart from 712 I used 3865 instead.

I would like to thank Sally for buying this chart for my birthday last year and letting me join the stitch a long.

On Friday I started a Brittercup Designs pattern from JCS Magazine July/August 2010 called Mine! As it was International Hermit and Stitch Weekend I stitched all weekend and finished it as well.



I stitched it on 14ct Opalescent Aida using the recommended DMC threads.

I haven't decided how I am going to finish either of these yet.

Finally I will leave you a picture of my Tusal for January. I have a new ort jar. This is just the lid where I put my orts and I will tip them into the jar now. I couldn't put them straight in the jar as it is stripped and you wouldn't see the threads.



Until next time, happy stitching

Love Lesleyanne

41 comments:

catherine said...

well done you for stitching all weekend and such lovely finishes.
x catherine

Mouse said...

oooo well done for being able to stitch all weekend and lovely finishes you have there too ... and lovely coloured orts as well :) love mouse xxxx

Jennifer M. said...

Very cute Snowman pattern. I love LK designs. They are so whimsical and fun.

Jen :)

Kristi said...

Great finishes! :)

Mindi said...

Very cute weekend stitching, and congratulations on the finishes.

Carol said...

Such nice finishes, Lesleyanne. I really like the blue marble fabric that you chose for the LK Snowman--just perfect :)

butterfly said...

Lovely stitching, love the snowman how cute.
Well done on your weekend stitching.

Christine said...

Congratulations on two great finishes

Unknown said...

It's been a good IHSW for you,your finishes look great.
I did the 1 with the snowman last year and loved working on that one.

The kitty-cat is nice too, i really like the fabric.

Hugs Yvon.

Claire said...

I love that snowman!! I think I might put that on my wish list for when I can actually buy charts again!! Gorgeous fabby too!!

Lois said...

Some lovely finishes! Love the snowman!

cucki said...

aww very sweet finishes..well done..
big hugs cucki xxx

Sarah said...

Lovely finish, makes me want to stitch Snowman 10 myself! Love your brittercup finish too, sooo cute.

Cath said...

Fab finishes . Glad you had a good stitchy weekend. XXX

Shari said...

they both look great!! the snowman is so cute...I have been seeing it a lot in blogland!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

I just love that L*K snowman :) and your kitty hugging the candy cane is on my little girl's list of ornaments she wants me to do :)

Lucie said...

Lovely finishes, well done :)

Bekca said...

I love Britty Kitty designs, that one is so cute! Congrats on your gorgeous LK finish too. Best wishes.

Michelle said...

Lovely stitching well done x

Sally said...

Sweet finishes Lesleyanne :) I hope you'll join us again next December. Chris and I have chosen Shepherd's Bush Holly and Ivy Sampler so I'd better get saving up!!!!

Pumpkin said...

You had a busy stitchy weekend! LOVE both of your finishes. Congrats :o)

Melissa said...

Congrats on the cute finish! I love the fabric you chose for it :)

The Knitting Cross Stitcher said...

I love your Brittercup design. I have a thing about candy canes I just love them.
Your L*K is lovley too:)

Shebafudge said...

lucky you for stitching all weekend - I'm not jealous...lol. Both of your finishes look lovely. Well done!

Anne said...

Beautiful stitching Lesleyanne! I love the snowman design!! The little kitty one is adorable too. Sounds like you had a great ISHW!!

Unknown said...

Congrats on the finishes, they're both lovely!

Joysze said...

Beautiful finishes, Lesleyanne!!! :D Orts looks great too.

geeky Heather said...

What cute finishes!! Congratulations!

lesli said...

Congratulations on finishing a piece during the IHSW! It's so beautiful...I love those sparklies from the fabric. Can't wait to see how you decide to finish them!
Beautiful ORTs as well, you'll have that jar filled in no time!

Anonymous said...

Hi

Just discovered your blog.

Your snowman is so sweet and your kitty is lovely!

Julie said...

Super finishes, the little kitty is cute.

Justflo said...

Lovely stitching,
Love the 'Buttercup Design' really cute.
happy stitching to you,

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

gorgeous fnishes

♥ Nia said...

Congrats on your finish!! :D That design is adorable and the fabric you picked is so pretty :)
Tha cat is also adorable!! Great work for the weekend! :D
Hugs&smiles

Colleen said...

Hi Lesleyanne. You had a great stitching weekend. Love your snowman, L*K's designs are so lighthearted. The Mine, Brittercup design is cute and the fabric you stitched on is perfect. Hugs!

Chris said...

Lovely stitching and I love that snow man, if you wan to swap it for something, let me know.

Chris xx

Meari said...

Nice start on the TUSAL. Congrats on your finishes. The snowman is just adorable!

Sara said...

What a cute snowman! Great start in your TUSAL orts.

Sandra said...

Lovely finishes, congrats! I love the Brittercup designs, and you've just reminded me of a couple I have in my stash waiting to be stitched. x

Rhona said...

Great stitching. The kitty with the candy cane is adorable!

Ruth said...

Congrats on some OUTSTANDING hermiting! Your accomplishments are to be celevrated.... by fresh stash possibly? :)