Stitch from Stash April

I haven't stitched quite so much this month - I have been a little unwell and missed a while but I am much better now and my needle is once again stitching !!

My spend this month is again ZERO - I am really enjoying the challenge of using all my bits and bobs.

Charts

• The Drawn Thread September - previously purchased
• Monthly challenge - free chart from Mausimom
• Gift - The Drawn Thread forget me not scissor keep (for Gill) free chart
• Santa's House (already purchased)
• Easter Egg - design from cross stitch book '2001 cross stich designs'
• Easter Rabbit for card - chart in old magazine

Fabric

• 28 count ecru
• 28 count cream
• perforated paper

Thread

• DMC colours as required for charts
• Variegated DMC 69

 

Finishing

• Green ribbon
• Card
• Felt red and cream
• Sewing backing fabric
• Cream cording

 

Additions to Stash 

Little House Needleworks Sheep Virtue series - gifted by my very generous friend Barb

• Patience
• Wisdom
• Simplicity
• Kindness
• Friendship
• Joyfulness
• Gratitude

Here are my finishes for April:

Easter card and Egg ornament for Alison
Needlecraft Haven Easter Exchange

The Drawn Thread Forget Me Not scissor keep for Gill
the scissor were also in my stash

My own design - a thank you for Barb for the charts
Barb looks after The Parlour at Needlecraft Haven

I have finished the stitching on my UFO
Angel Blessings - 2012 Round Robin

I started September - The Drawn Thread

A little more on Santa's House

I have also completed the April Monthly Challenge - Needlecraft Haven - but I can't share the photo just yet, that will be in my next blog.

Looking at the photos I still did a fair bit of stitching - hopefully a fair bit more in May.