I'm turning into a 'stitcher of smalls"!!!

Here it is...biscornu number two! This one is a motif form the Ackworth Motif book and I used Caron Watercolours in Bark and a really creamy uneven natural linen. It has a very open weave so the watercolours covered really nicely. Again I didn't button it because I didn't want to cover the design up AND I only decided to stitch it yesterday AND I didn't have a suitable button handy ha ha ha! Excuses excuses!

It's for a friend and I doubt she will look at my blog before she gets it so am happy to post a picture today!

I really like these things and I have a few large designs which would lend themselves to bigger versions of this, like REAL cushions!

Can you tell I'm a little distracted from my 'normal' stitching?

I've been making jewelry (SP) too. My dear mum's birthday is in a few weeks and I have started something special for her so will post a pic when that's done as she doesn't read my blog! I'm really happy with how it's moving along.

I'm also thinking about doing a class in polymer clay so I can learn how to make my own feature beads....that should be fun. Will certainly let you know how that goes and show you the results!!

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I've not accomplished much at all lately stitching wise - but I did get just a little sidelined by beading....

I have in the past 6 months inherited an adorable DsD and at 7 years of age I figured she was ripe for the crafting world so I started her off on a bit of a beading eand then happily joined her!

Here are some of the things I've made lately!

A necklace, bracelet and Swarovski chrystal bookmark

Scissor fobs and keyrings (for those of my friends that don't use scissors)

A bracelet made from amethyst beads and a synthetic moonstone (for me)

A necklace with floating amber acrylic and glass beads.

So I have been busy but with Christmas, New Year, buying a house, packing, cleaning, oh and cooking the Christmas Ham.....I've not had a lot of time for my craft pursuits. Things should settle down after we move...I hope.

Just to make your mouth water - here is a picture of the Christmas Ham. When I get around to it I will post the Christmas Ham Story.

In all it's glory and it tasted every bit as good as it looks :)