Category Archives: Needlework

Whale & Dolphin

Needlework

I bought a couple of kits for Emma and Taylor several years ago from Amazon. I was very disappointed in them; they were from Dimensions and listed as a beginner project. Taylor and I attempted the dolphin but it was way too difficult for a beginner. I made the dolphin for Taylor as a birthday card the year after we tried working on it together.

A few years ago Emma sent me the dolphin that she did – very well I might add! I thought maybe the whale would work for Taylor’s card this year but after it was done I decided it was a bit too immature for her so I hung it on the wall beside Emma’s. I didn’t care really where it went as long as I got it out of my to-do bin!

Christmas Cards – Batch 1

Cards, Needlework

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

I made a variety of Christmas cards this year so over the next couple of days I’ll post photos of them.

Primitive Trees

The November Guild demo was an evening of hand stitching one of these delightful trees. I loved the process and the pattern was immediately added to my card list. They were simple to do and I had improved my Blanket stitch by the time I was finished.

Juggling (from the Splendid Sampler series)

I’ve made this card a few times over the past years, but never for Christmas. I used Christmas fabric for the circles and I’m really pleased with how they turned out.

Two Cranes

Needlework

I took this project with me when we went to Vancouver for my radiation therapy. It required very few accessories – just a needle and thread – so it was perfect. The only drawback is that it is very quickly done.

I think it will eventually find a home on Texada but for now it is hanging in my stairway.