My Second Project

I am so glad I can finally post this project. This is my second project, a gift for my brother and sister in law for their 1 year anniversary! My husband framed it for me and we were able to give it tonight.

What do you think?

Current Work in Progress (WIP)-Disco Butterfly-4th Project

I fell in love with this pattern as soon as I saw it on Etsy. I quickly bought the pattern and shortly after realized it was a large pattern with 20 colors. Good thing I did want to try something a little more challenging!

Here is my progress after a few sittings. The first few sittings I had to do a lot of frogging, but as I go I am getting better at counting!

Stay tuned for more progress pictures!

Signature Style

Do you sign your pieces as you complete them?

I spent a few hours last night testing out different ways of signing my work. A lot of frogging was done. I sign greeting cards with a heart then my name so I really like the heart with the T inside and the date to the right. My scissors are covering up two designs that were really really bad.

Comment below with a link to a piece showing your signature and or your ideas for my TFA signature!

The TARDIS (/ˈtɑrdɪs/; Time and Relative Dimension in Space

I completed the TARDIS last night. I loved how it started to come to life when I added the back stitching. Finishing all the back stitching on the door panels made them all pop! I have to give myself a pat on the back for this one. The lettering on the top could use some work. I may revisit that part in the future. This design still needs to be washed, ironed, and framed. That makes 3 designs I need to frame.  

Comment below and let me know what you think!

Pattern Bought Here

I used 11 ct white Aida fabric with 3 strands of floss for cross stitches and door panel back stitching.2 strands of floss for the rest of the back stitching (outline and text).

20 Colors!

I bought my next pattern. It requires 20 colors. I guess this way I will build up my collection fast this way! I might need to buy some organizational supplies when I go buy my floss!

T.A.R.D.I.S

My third project is a TARDIS because my husband and I love Doctor Who!

After just two stitches, I posted this teaser picture on Facebook.

Work in Progress

Then I discovered Q-Snap Frames and I don't think I will ever go back to round hoops. The Q-Snap Frames hold the fabric so much tighter and don't leave as bad as an impression on the fabric.  

(The fabric is bright white, lighting is off in this and the next picture.)

I just need to do a bit of back stitching and it will be ready to be washed, ironed and framed. I love the way it is turning out.

Click here to see the finished (but not framed) product!

Pattern

I used 11 ct white Aida fabric with 3 strands of floss for cross stitches and door panel back stitching. I will use 2 strands of floss for the rest of the back stitching (outline and text).

An Introduction

Hi! My name is Tabatha, and I recently started cross stitching. I participated in Reddit Gift's Needlework 2015 Exchange, and my awesome Secret Santa sent me a cross stitching kit of a giraffe reading a book. 

The Kit

After a few stitches

A few days work

Finished Project-needs to be framed!

I was instantly hooked, and I am currently working on my third project. I have a long list of projects I want to do, so I started this blog show off my progress and projects. 

This is also my second attempt at a blog, let's hope that this one lasts longer than that other one...