Family Sampler

I have had the most wonderful time stitching the Little House Needleworks - Family Sampler.   This has been such a lovely project and my children have really enjoyed seeing it. I did get the Classic Colorworks threads suggested and I am so glad I did as they really do enhance the design beautifully. 

Here's some pics from the start...

 

to finished and a permanent home found on my wall...

We have a framer that comes to our local market on a friday morning and is incredibly reasonable and always treat my needlework with such care. This has been a blessing and although I know different frames suit different pieces there are two that I tend to use that really compliment the stitchwork I have produced.

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One other little finish although not yet "finished" is my lovely birthday gift. My first attempt on 35count linen and I am very pleased with the result...

 

 

 

Bird in Hand - Blackbird Designs

In other news I am now 'semi-retired' (this is the term I am enjoying instead of unemployed) after finishing work in the middle of February. I can not say how much 'lighter' I feel and my brain is already starting to work on things.  I have decided that as I am so very fortunate to have the opportunity ....  I must find a path forward that I will love. In the meantime I am going to focus on home and family and keeping my hands busy;-)

I have just peeked out my window and it's snowing - not much but I am sure that the plants hae been thinking that spring was near. We have had a very inconsistent winter this year I am really hope that summer will be better....

Happy day everyone
S x