Monday, December 29, 2008

Couple More Things...

First of all, let me share with you a better picture of the tablerunner my SIL made for me for Christmas. She said that it's a "quilt as you go" pattern...

Also, I didn't blog much in December about stitching. It's because I was busy stitching these:


These were Christmas gifts for co-workers and family members. I need to do more hardanger; I enjoy it because it doesn't require me to pay such close attention!

Finally, I finished another book! I've been reading a chapter or two before bed each night. This series has been an easy read, I don't have to concentrate too much to follow the story. All these knitting books that I have been reading lately make me want to learn how to knit!

Thanks for stopping by!

16 comments:

Nic said...

Your hardanger looks absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on the finishes, and I'm sure everyone appreciated such a beautiful gift.

Brigitte said...

Very nice hardanger stitching.

Gladys Creativa said...

Hello there!
I like so much your blog. Yours works are really fantastics!
Congratulations.
Merry Chritsmas and Happy 2009!
Kisses from Spain.

staci said...

Very pretty table runner! And love those hardanger ornaments...really, you don't have to pay as close attention with those???

I read those knitting mysteries too, they're great easy reads. I used to live in "Ft Connor", not it's real name...and I've shopped in the yarn store that's featured in the books too ;) I also like Monica Ferris' and Earlene Fowler's needlework mysteries, have you read them?

Wendy said...

I love the tablerunner!!! And I like the christmas gifts, I have never done hardanger, I think I should try it once, because I like them too.

mainely stitching said...

Your hardanger is a thing of beauty, Cathy!

Cindy F. said...

Love the tablerunner! It's sooo pretty:) She did a beautiful job on it!
And wow!! Your hardanger pieces are gorgeous!! Congrats on those finishes!

Katrina said...

Very pretty table runner! I love seeing all your hardanger, it's gorgeous.

Von said...

What lovely gifts for your friends, Cathy!

Anonymous said...

I love the hardanger ornaments... did you do something to stiffen them for hanging on the tree?

CindyMae said...

Beautiful hardanger!!!

I am returning to the stitching blogging world. I have not been around in a long time and hope that you will add me to your blog roll!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Love, love, love that table runner! And look at your gorgeous Hardanger...girl, you have talent!
:o)

Marie said...

Beautiful tablerunner by your SIL.

Your hardanger pieces are amazing and I can't believe that you do those with such ease, yikes! I am impressed. :)

Happy New Year!

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow! Beautiful!

Sharon said...

Gorgeous hardanger Cathy!

Lennu said...

Happy New Year!! Your Hardanger pieces are gorgeous, congratulations! You've received a beautiful tablerunner from your SIL.