Sunday 1 December 2019

Trying something new


One of my crafting friends has set up an Etsy store, Catkin and Lillie, selling cross stitch designs. As a newsletter subscriber I received a free pattern for a layered snowflake. It is stitched on 14 count perforated paper which I have never heard of before. It is really lovely to stitch on and I shall be using it for more projects. 

The trickiest part is cutting round the stitching but thankfully I have a pair of small scissors. It is one of the things you have to do a little at a time and taking your time. I layered each layer onto white felt and then of course had to cut round that. I used small foam pads to layer up my snowflake, stitched some thread through the top and it is ready for my tree. I will be buying the rest of the designs and making some to sell next year.

We are going out to the coast for Sunday lunch today as it is quite a while since we did that. Enjoy your day.

15 comments:

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

WOW!!! Stunning ornament, such a beauty!! I have had a lot of patience!! Love so much the layering and the colours!!

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful snowflake and I hope you have a wonderful day
Hugs
Linda xxx

meg said...

love the colours on this gorgeous snowflake

Christine Dol said...

This is just lovely Marianne!
P.S.Did you receive your special package from me yet!! TeeHeeee!
Enjoy your day on the coast! We have a snow storm coming! Crafty time for me!

cuilliesocks said...

Oh my this is just so beautiful Marianne. Your cross stitch is marvellous and such a brilliant project,love it, Kate x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

This is beautiufl love your stitching and such neat cutting too.
Faith x

Sarah said...

Very pretty Marianne xx

Kath said...

A beautiful snowflake - I love the design.
Kath x

Jackie T said...

Hi this is a gorgeous snowflake. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Carol S. said...

This is a very pretty snowflake and I have never seen paper to stitch on!! I have seen plastic but wasn't for me. Hugs, Carol S.xx

cotnob said...

This is beautiful Marianne, I wish your friend every success in her new venture.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous snowflake Marianne, love the colours and design
Lorraine x

Fikreta said...

its wonderful!

Chrissy said...

So beautiful Marianne..well done.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful snowflake Marianne

Anne