Nothing but Cross Stitch

4 Toppers Completed

2012-02-18T11:17:00.004Z

I have completed 4 Daffodil Toppers by Lesley Teare

Now I am starting on Red and Orange Roses by Debra Page.

Marta Dahlig - Golden

2012-02-15T19:41:00.000Z

Here is my latest update on Golden: I have nearly finished the first row of pages:-

Cross Stitch Crazy Stitchathon

2012-02-14T14:15:00.003Z

I am taking part in Cross Stitch Crazy 's Stitchathon for month from February 13th. I am trying to do small projects to use up some of my stash of fabric: also in the process of setting up a shop on Folksy and Etsy.

I am starting with 4 Daffodil Toppers from Lesley Teare.

HAEDless SAL

2012-01-31T14:08:00.000Z

I have been taking part in the HAEDless SAL with Anchor's The Ford and have managed another 20 rows: just 40 more to go

Three Graces Update

2012-01-26T09:56:00.000Z

I have finally completed 24 pages of Josephine Walls' Three Graces. Really slowed down on last part as lots of confetti. Had a problem when changed pages but now all sorted.

Also been tweaking my blog and added some pages,so you can see my pictures more easily rather than having to go through the old posts.

First Finish of 2012

2012-01-20T13:44:00.000Z

Here is my first finish for 2012. Teresa Wentzler's Fruit & Floral Wreath II.

I do have the companion kit, but will have a rest from blending for now. Three Graces is now on my stand, so hopefully will get to the end of page 24 at long last.

First week of a new rotation

2012-01-08T12:37:00.000Z

I have been working all week on website and facebook pages. There are now links to these on the side panel.

This week's stitching was on new start - Craft Collection's Beachcomer Cotttage.

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T12:10:00.001Z

Happy New Year!

In 2012, I am starting a facebook page and website: will be adding links shortly.

I have just finished my rotation for 2011, here is the latest picture of Linda Ravenscroft's Healing - 14000 sts completed

Antares - December Update

2011-12-18T12:19:00.001Z

I have now completed 50% of Krystal Camprubi's Antares.

I thought that my goal was 50% but on looking at BB, it was only 45%, so it was achieved in May. The eyes are now complete: I can't believe how life-like they are.

TW's Fruit & floral is now on the stand: bring on the blending!!

November HAED Update

2011-12-01T11:22:00.001Z

I have just completed another of my yearly goals thanks to the HAED SAL.
Three Graces is now 71.5% completed.

I realised I had not put up a picture of my half year goal finish on Golden:-

HAED Themed SAL

2011-11-25T12:39:00.001Z

I am stitching in HAED Themed SAL this week.

Hope to get to end of page 24 on Three Graces.

Three Graces - Page 22 completed

2011-11-06T14:34:00.002Z

At long last, I have finished Page 22, just Page 23 and a tiny page 24 until another complete row complete.

Now back to Elegant Tapestry.

Happy stitching to you all

Life's been hectic!

2011-10-29T11:05:00.000+01:00

Hi to all my new followers.

Sorry I haven't posted for the past few weeks. Life got in the way.

Have just returned from visiting our new grandson who arrived at the end of August. My new Open University course started at the beginning of October and I have had some urgent models to stitch.

Three Graces is progressing slowly, hope to finish page 22 in next week or so. I will post a pic then.

September Update - Three Graces

2011-09-15T12:15:00.002+01:00

I have just finished my rotation on Three Graces - 67% completed - 21 pages plus.

Dimensions Gold - Elegant Tapestry is now on the stand. This is my oldest WIP.

I have decided to concentrate on these 2 projects for the rest of the year and leave the others on hold

HAED Themed SAL

2011-08-28T15:07:00.000+01:00

I'm back from holidays and in stitching mode again.

This month's HAED Themed SAL is for projects with feathers, fur or scales, so Three Graces is suitable, plenty of feathers.

Also this is next on my rotation, hoping to complete page 21.

Nearly Two Years Later

2011-07-08T14:27:00.002+01:00

I have actually stitched 15 rows on Teresa Wentzler's Fruit & Floral Wreath II. Didn't realise that I had not touched it since September 2009.

Now I am enjoying it again, I will be adding it to my rotation. All the blending is a bit of a pain, but I think the result makes it worthwhile.

Three Graces - Half Year Update

2011-07-03T11:17:00.002+01:00

I have completed 20 pages of Josephine Wall's Three Graces

My goal is to complete 70% and I am up to 65%

First Goal for 2011

2011-05-19T11:38:00.003+01:00

I have completed my first goal for 2011 in HAED Goal Challenge. Three pages of Marta Dahlig's Golden.

Now making good progress on LR's Healing.

I've been buying quite a few charts in the latest sales - LR - Autumn: Penny Golledge - Morning Cheer: Fedrova - Bouquet and Hummingbirds: Garmashova - Amongst the Tulips.

March Update

2011-03-21T09:17:00.001Z

Here are 2 updates on my HAED projects.

My first picture on 2011 New Start - Healing by Linda Ravenscroft - 5000 sts completed on 28count evenweave in antique white.

Also an update on Golden by Marta Dahlig - 2 pages completed.

I am now working on The Ford my non-HAED project and will be starting a mystery WIP in the next few days.

Three Graces February Update

2011-02-20T12:56:00.002Z

I have now completed 60% of Josephine Wall's Three Graces. This was my goal for 2010, just six weeks late.

I am now stitching Krystal Camprubi's Antares - hoping to have 11 pages completed by end of rotation

HAED SWIP SAL

2011-01-13T15:44:00.001Z

I have managed to join the SWIP SAL this month with Josephine Wall's Three Graces. They have been on hold while I was finished Red Witch.

123600 sts (58%) completed

Happy New Year - End of Year HAED SAL

2011-01-05T19:26:00.001Z

Happy New Year to you all!

I have been stitching on Dahlig's Golden for the end of year SAL on HAED BB. Managed to complete 30 rows on page 1, no confetti, so made good progress.

Started Linda Ravenscroft's Healing on January 1 for my new start 2011 and put together my goals for this year.

I also posted Red Witch to HAED for the rewards program: I chose another LR - Dark Eyes - as my free chart.

First HAED Finish

2010-12-30T12:20:00.001Z

I have completed Linda Ravenscroft's Red Witch. This was the first HAED chart that I purchased back in 2006. It still remains my favourite LR design.

My new start for 2011 is LR's Healing. I have all the threads together and kitted up.

Red Witch Update

2010-11-06T11:34:00.001Z

I have now completed pages 21 and 27 of Red Witch. Just 1/2 pages 22 & 23 and partial pages 28 & 29 to go.

I have been concentrating on Red Witch, but have allowed myself a new start: Anchor's - The Ford. Just a few rows completed, not really enough for a picture.

Another Finish

2010-09-22T11:37:00.002+01:00

I have completed Dimensions - Eyes in the Wild. It was being stitched for DH's birthday which is on Saturday, so just in time.

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Last week added 1000 sts to Three Graces in the HAED BB UFO/SWIP SAL. It is growing slowly due to all the confetti.

September WIP Update

2010-09-07T14:28:00.000+01:00

Now the holiday season is over, I thought I ought to update my pics on the blog.

Linda Ravenscroft's Red Witch is progressing well. I have completed pages 20 and 26, just parts of 21 to 24 and partial pages 27 to 30 to go. Hopefully it may completed by the end of the year.

Dimensions Eyes in the Wild is nearly 80% complete. Hoping to complete it in the next couple of weeks.

Final Goal Reached

2010-08-14T11:30:00.001+01:00

I have reached my final yearly goal on HAED Goals. Red Witch is now over 80% complete. I have been stitching in 10 stitch columns and have reached the end with page 25 completed.

Now I can see the end in sight, I am focusing on this project together with Eyes in the Wild. Will probably stitch a week on each one until they are finished.

Another Goal for 2010 completed

2010-07-25T11:09:00.000+01:00

I have completed another of my yearly goals on HAED BB - Marta Dahlig's Golden - 10% completed.

Also stitched on Antares since my last update:

I have extended my goals in the Half Year Goals om the BB: hope to complete 60% on Three Graces and40% on Antares.

Am now concentrating on my non-HAED Eyes in the Wild - which I am stitching for DH.

Half Year Update

2010-07-08T10:49:00.000+01:00

Half the year has now gone: I can't believe we are in July already.

Here is the latest update on Josephine Wall's Three Graces. It is slow progress with all the confetti but I think it's worth it. Still one of my favourite HAED designs.

End of May Update

2010-05-31T11:13:00.001+01:00

Sorry I haven't updated my WIPs for a while. I have been stitching and working on a new venture (details of which will be revealed later in the year).

Red Witch is progressing and have completed 19 full pages and half of 20 - 24, so will soon be on the last row of pages.

HAED have released a new Linda Ravenscroft design, Healing, which I have added to my wishlist: it is a companion piece to Red Witch, a lovely mixtures of greens.

My 2010 new start, Marta Dahlig's Golden is also growing: here is the latest picture.

I am working on Josephine Wall's Three Graces as part of my rotation this week.

Another HAED Goal Reached

2010-05-02T12:05:00.000+01:00

Another HAED goal for 2010 has been reached: I have now completed over 1/3 of Krystal Camprubi's Antares.

My 2010 new start Marta Dahlig's Golden is now on the stand as part of my rotation.

Eyes in the Wild Update

2010-04-25T12:01:00.000+01:00

I have been working on Dimensions - Eyes in the Wild - this week as part of the 2010 Weekly SAL - 20 more rows completed.

I am now stitching Antares as part of rotation

First HAED Goal for 2010

2010-04-21T11:49:00.001+01:00

I have now completed 18 pages on Josepine Wall's Three Graces. This was one of my yearly goals on HAED BB.

I am now going to put Eyes in the Wild on the stand as part of the 2010 Weekly SAL. It will be my non-HAED focus piece.

March Update

2010-03-28T12:03:00.000+01:00

I have completed another rotation on Marta Dahlig's Golden: part of the headdress is now appearing. 4000 sts

Two HAED updates

2010-03-18T12:58:00.000Z

I have been participating in the SWIP SAL on HAED BB with Antares and have managed to do a complete block of 10 rows across the piec (3500 sts): not too much confetti.

Also better late than never my first update picture on Three Graces for 2010. This has been quite slow as there was a lot of detailed stitches.

End of February Update

2010-03-07T11:36:00.000Z

I have managed to take some pictures of my latest rotations after a senior moment, left lens cap on and then the battery died.

I have completed another 5000 stitches on Linda Ravenscroft's Red Witch, my focus piece for 2010:

My non-HAED focus piece is Dimensions Gold - Eyes in the Wild - another 10 rows completed:

Josephine Wall's Three Graces is back on the stand and progressing slowly due to the amount of confetti.

New Blog Title

2010-02-18T11:18:00.000Z

I have changed the name of my blog back to Nothing But Cross Stitch.

Hopefully this will be the last time. Also been thinking about colours etc but no decisions as yet.

First Finish of 2010

2010-02-16T14:56:00.000Z

Here's my first finish of 2010.

Anchor - Puppies on Parade

I am now going to focus on Dimensions Gold - Eyes in the Wild for my non-HAED project.

Puppies Update

2010-02-07T11:08:00.000Z

I have now completed 80% of Puppies on Parade: my goal is to finish this in February.

Also been working on my HAED's Three Graces and Antares: will be updating pictures later on in the week.

I'm a bit behind due to slight health problems which hopefully are now over.

Double Update

2010-01-24T11:03:00.000Z

Two for the price of one this week:

Puppies on Parade is now 70% complete: this is my non-HAED focus piece, which I am doing as part of 2010 Weekly SAL. Hopefully this will be my first finish of 2010.

Also now completed 70% of Linda Ravenscroft - Red Witch - my first HAED and still my favourite design.

On my stand at the moment is Josephine Walls Three Graces which is almost half finished: very slow progress as it is all confetti stitches at this point in the design.

Update on Puppies

2010-01-09T12:12:00.001Z

As I have posted on 2010 Weekly SAL Blog, thought I'd update on my blog as well.

I am working on Puppies On Parade as my non-HAED focus project: I need to have a finish early this year.

Puppies is now 60% complete.

Red Witch is now on the stand as my HAED focus piece.

I've won a prize!

2010-01-07T15:33:00.001Z

I couldn't believe it: I've won a prize in HAED's completed half-yearly Goals for 2009.

I have picked Linda Tso's QS Ice Wind 2: it's been on my wishlist for ages.

First Update 2010

2010-01-04T09:06:00.001Z

Here is the first picture of my new start for 2010: Marta Dahlig's Golden.

2000 sts on tan evenweave 28 count full crosses.

Now getting on with focus non-HAED piece, Puppies on Parade

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T11:57:00.006Z

Happy New Year: hopefuly this will be a successful one in all respects, health stitching and family life.

I have reached my goal for 2009 with Cybelles Secret:

However I am still not happy with this piece and think it will have to go on the UFO pile for a while. It's such a big project and not my usual style, so we will have to see.

New Start today, Marta Dahlig's Golden - kitted up and ready to go.

I have set my goals for 2010, and am focusing on Red Witch and Puppies on Parade. Also still a member of Our Friends HAED Sal and 2010 Weekly Stitch Along.

Another Goal Completed

2009-12-16T10:31:00.000Z

I have now completed my yearly goal on Dimensions Gold - Eyes in the Wild.
50% completed.

Next I am going to participate in HAED End of Year SAL with Cybelles Secret.
Also signed up for 2010 Weekly Sal Blog with Puppies on Parade.

Antares - Update

2009-12-13T19:16:00.007Z

On personal note, apologies for not updating earlier. Had one of those weeks, some of you know that I have been in hospital unexpectedly and also on Friday, my little westie passed away. He was 16 and had been with us since he was 6 weeks old. We are all very upset, but he is not suffering any more.

Have not stitched very much over the past two weeks but have now managed to finish the rotation on Antares by Krystal Camprubi. I have now completed 42000 sts.

Fruit & Floral Wreath Update

2009-11-29T12:17:00.000Z

I have now reached my yearly goal for Teresa Wentzler's Fruit & Floral Wreath II. It is now 50% complete.

Welcome to all my new followers.

Three Graces Update

2009-11-25T16:17:00.002Z

Three Graces is now nearly half completed: 104,000 sts out of 212,400 sts.

This time I have managed to put a name and date on the bottom of the picture.

Also got my floss for my new start - Golden by Marta Dahlig - in January.

Slight Change of Title

2009-11-24T16:05:00.000Z

I have changed the blog title as I am hoping to use previous one when and if I ever start my craft business in 2010.

Hope to, have an update on Three Graces this week.

Another Welcome

2009-11-18T19:42:00.000Z

Welcome to Heidi.

Thanks for following my Blog.

Have been looking at your lovely embroidery.

Welcome to my Blog

2009-11-17T09:38:00.001Z

Hello Mel and Maegwin; thanks for following my Blog.

At the momemt I am stitching on Josephine Wall's Three Graces: it is coming up to half completed.

This week I have been looking at my goals for this year and preparing for next year. Sad I know but must go back to my other life as a management accountant.

Having a Clearout

2009-11-09T19:59:00.002Z

I have been having a spring clean (I know it's November) but have decided that cross stitch cards are not my thing: I prefer pictures and samplers.

Starting to get a few things together to put on auction site: CDs, aperture cards, foam pads and magazines.

Getting on with LR's Red Witch halfway across the next 10 row strip.

Cybelles Secret - Latest Update

2009-11-03T20:18:00.002Z

I have now completed 4 pages of Cybelles Secret.

Linda Ravenscroft's Red Witch is back on the stand - just starting page 19.

Also treated myself to LR's Florabundance and Marta Dahlig's Golden in the Halloween Sale.

Stitching Update

2009-10-24T21:17:00.000+01:00

At the moment I am stitching on Cybelles Secret by Kinuko Y Crafts: it is the biggest HAED project I have attempted (525 sts by 705 sts). I am more than half way through page 4.

I have reached my yearly goals on Elegant Tapestry, Puppies on Parade and Coast to Coast. Getting close on TW Fruit & Floral and Dimensions Eyes in Wild. Still some way off on the HAED's.

Still Stitching

2009-09-18T13:35:00.003+01:00

I am still stitching away on LR's Red Witch: hopefully I will complete 18 pages by the end of next week, decorators and dentists permitting.

Stitching Goals for September

2009-08-31T15:50:00.000+01:00

I am going to make September, the month when I stitch on my old SWIPs.

Today I have put Elegant Tapestry back on the stand.

Three Graces Update

2009-08-07T10:51:00.000+01:00

Three Graces has been my rotation for the start of August: the blue grace's head-dress is just starting to appear and the pink grace is complete.

Thoughts on Stitching

2009-08-01T17:05:00.000+01:00

I have decided not to participate in the monthly fixed weekend SALs because they are for specific projects. As my rotation is goal based, I need to be more flexible.

So will continue to contribute to Our HAED SAL Blog, HAED SAL (Love2Stitch) and the various designer SALs on HAED BB.

Update on Antares

2009-07-19T09:58:00.002+01:00

I have finished the top row of pages on Antares: DH says it looks like the top of the Statue of Liberty. Can't wait to start the face but need to do some stitching for the SAL.

Mid Year SAL

2009-07-17T14:19:00.000+01:00

Love2Stitch are having a mid year SAL starting this weekend: I have decided to join in with Cybelle's Secret: its been quite a while since I stitched any of it.

Also hoping to finish top row of pages on Antares today.

Weekend SAL

2009-07-03T16:48:00.000+01:00

Well it's the first weekend of the month, so Love2Stitch SAL is on again. I will be working on Antares. Hopefully I will have top row of pages finished shortly.

Half Year Update

2009-07-01T11:37:00.000+01:00

We are half way throught the year, so I am doing a mega update.

Eyes in the Wild is now 35% complete:

Also decided to revamp blog: I decided that more is less. So changed to a simple non-fussy style.

Love 2 Stitch SAL

2009-06-05T10:32:00.001+01:00

It's the first weekend of the month and its time for the Love 2 Stitch SAL.

I will be stitching Antares again.

As you will see I have a new look to my blog: I have been playing with the design most of the week and found this one on the internet.

Latest WIP Update

2009-05-24T12:19:00.000+01:00

My latest WIP's

HAED Cybelles Secret - 3 Pages completed

Anchor Puppies on Parade

HAED Three Graces is back on the stand

Oldest WIP update and Love 2 Stitch SAL

2009-05-01T19:08:00.000+01:00

It is the first weekend of the month, so Love 2 Stitch SAL is happening. I am participating with Krystal Camprubi's Antares. Have decided to work along the top to reach the right hand corner: hopefully will spur me on with this project.

I have been good this week and completed 10 rows on my oldest WIP - Dimensions Gold - Elegant Tapestry. Although I still like the design, I have found the fabric very stiff and it tends to rub my fingers: next time I do one of these projects, will check out the fabric and change it for some in my stash.

Red Witch Update

2009-04-29T16:35:00.000+01:00

My first update picture for Red Witch in 2009.

104,000 sts now completed.

First Finish 2009

2009-04-27T10:29:00.000+01:00

At last my first finish of the year.

Anchor - Coast to Coast

Love 2 Stitch SAL - April

2009-04-03T09:22:00.000+01:00

It's time for the Love 2 Stitch SAL again!

Here is my up to date photo of Antares. Three pages completed.

HAED WIPs

2009-03-09T16:17:00.000Z

Just thought I would put my latest pics together

Red Witch still to photograph and Antares after SAL

Love 2 Stitch SAL

2009-03-06T15:13:00.000Z

I am entering Love 2 Stitch monthly SAL with Krystal Camprubi's Antares.