Monday, March 28, 2016

FNSI March - EWSI

Wendy delayed our usual FNSI for a week - and that's a bonus - (1) I was away last week so it was hard to post a FNSI post and (2) this is a 4 day weekend...so plenty of sewing time...I have worked on a few things but this has been a pet project.

Like a lot of quilters I did cross stitch before patchwork took over and every now & then I like to go back to it.  When I saw this on the cover of Homespun I knew I had to make it - I have a "thing" for trees .....it's a fairly small project so I won't have time to get bored with it...lol..and in Homespun it is framed with a wooden embroidery hoop - and I happen to have one the right size...so no expensive framing needed.

I've had a long break from work really - I was away from the 17th on my trip to Nundle, went to work Monday feeling so-so and had Tuesday and Wednesday off sick...Thursdays I don't work and of course Friday was a holiday...(and Monday)...but all that work will still be there when I get back....

Thanks Wendy for hosting us for a long weekend - I hope we didn't wear out our welcome!!

16 comments:

Maria said...

Love it Susan. I also feel in love with cross stitch tree sew bought the Homespun magazine. Not sure when I will stitch it....

Helen said...

Looking lovely, love the design !!!!

retdairyqueen said...

Cross stitch is something I have never mastered
Yours is lovely I do love the finished result of cross stitch, so maybe something I should work on

Cheryll said...

As I've seen this in person... I can verify that you are doing a wonderful job on it too... Will be waiting to see it finished...xox

Michelle Ridgway said...

I loved it too. Looking lovely! Sorry you have been under the weather.....me too! Still haven't done the quality control on the chokkie eggs😦😦😦

Anonymous said...

Hi Susan,i hope you are feeling better now,i love this tree design,yes my start was cross stitch too,enjoy your day off today my friend xx

Fiona said...

I do admire the tiny stitching in cross stitch.. that one is lovely
Hugz

Karen's Korner said...

Such a pretty tree that you are "growing".

barb's creations said...

Love your tree, I too just finished working on a project from the Feb issue of Homespun mag ...look forward to seeing it framed :) Barb.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Hope you are feeling better ... Lovely cross stitch xx

Sooli said...

I love that little tree. I haven't ever done cross stitch but that is a lovely project. Don't you hate the way work never goes away when you're sick, it just waits patiently for when you get back.

Chookyblue...... said...

hope your feeling ok after you unplanned extra leave.........I like the little cross stitch your working on........

Brenda said...

What a pretty little tree! I have not cross stitched in years but have been seeing it popping up a lot recently and know that I have some stashed away somewhere. Not sure my eyes can follow the charts anymore though.

Janet said...

Very pretty tree! I was away from work last week and supposed to go back today, but I have a doozy of a cold. It was hard to decide to stay home though because of all the work that will be waiting for me!

Asta Buchanan said...

Just noticed your beautiful blossoming tree! I also bought that Homespun magazine for the same reason but think it will be some way off before I start - so many projects to do!!

kiwikid said...

Your cross stitch tree is beautiful.