Hosted by Rachel the Ten Hour Stitcher
This SAL is designed to motivate us all to do something with that box of Finished pieces instead of just storing them under the bed. We will all be linking up on Rachel's blog on or after the 10th of each month (10 Hour Stitcher - 10th of the month).
This is what I typed on my January post in 2020, which I copied into my January 2021, 2022 and 2023 posts:
Let's start the year off as we don't mean to go on - doing nothing all month and realising on the 9th that you have one day to FFO something, anything to show on the 10th.
Guess what? Same thing this year! Why break the run now?
This is a Just Nan piece I finished in December and framed in a simple box frame.
The outer frame was pale pink plastic which I realised wasn't going to be easily painted so I decided to stick strips of tartan paper over it instead. A nice dark red tartan to co-ordinate with the dark reds in the design.
The original glass was fitted at the back of the frame which seems unusual for a box frame and wouldn't work with the gold envelope charm. So I haven't used glass at all which means you can still open the little envelope if you want! It will only usually be out over Christmas so it's not going to get really dusty.
I'm keeping it up as part of my Winter display for now though.
Finally, I will be running the Secret Stitching Sweetheart Blog Hop on Valentine's Day.
Secret Stitching Sweetheart Blog Hop
It's really very simple, all you have to do is email me a picture of something you have stitched which is suitable for a stitching friend on Valentine's Day. It could be a heart, or a pair of cute creatures, or the word "love" or anything which warms your heart. Really anything you think a fellow stitcher would like to receive in her email Inbox. It can be something you've stitched in the past or something you've made especially for this year. It could also be quilted or sewn this year as I know some of my followers do other crafts too.
Send me the email by 10th February.
When I have all the emails I will randomise them and send one to each participant on 13th February. Then on 14th February you must post the picture you receive onto your blog under the heading
Secret Stitching Sweetheart Blog Hop
There will be a list on my blog of everyone joining in, so check out all the blogs and find out who got your picture and identify yourself in their comments as their
Secret Stitching Sweetheart
Does that make sense to everyone? I hope so!
If you'd like to be involved then leave a comment on this post or send me an email if you are "no-reply". I'll be putting little reminders up from time to time and will email on 9th February to make sure you send the pic in time.
11 comments:
I love the idea of the tartan paper on the frame. I think it looks lovely. I don't have anything finished yet for January. I hope to have at least one before time is up. Wonderful work!
Beautiful finished finish. Looks great on display.
Please sign me up for the blog hop.
More wonderful stitching Jo.
Happy New Year to lots more stitching , hugs June.
Thank you for your January consistency! Your JN looks lovely in its little box frame, and what an inspired idea to cover the outer frame with co-ordinating paper.
Love your winter display too, especially the white on blue designs.
Great finish, your display corner looks lovely. I'd love to join in the Valentine's Blog Hop
So many beautiful finishes and wonderful corner wall, Jo! I think you are the queen of Just Nan finishes :) Enjoy your evening ♥
The tartan paper worked well on your frame. I like your winter corner of stitching.
Love the box framing and your idea of sticking the tartan paper. Goes beautifully with the stitching.
How cutei s that! I love your display of small-ish cross stitch, looks like it's really easy to swap out the designs for each season.
I just started working on my Valentine's stitch for the year, so will get that picture to you as soon as it's finished!
Why break a tradition :-)? At least you got it finished and posted. Beautiful finishes and display.
That sounds like my tradition too!🤣
Your JN looks lovely in the frame, nice change with using the tartan.
Of course all your finished pieces look great!
Yes, please count me in for the ❤ hop. Now to figure out what to send you.
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