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January 22, 2024

Today I did a little

(very little if the truth be told)

slow stitching

while I was watching the NFL Footbal Playoff Games

with Mr. Scrapatch and one of our sons.

The games were interesting so my hands were idle much of the time.

I did make some progress on the first large flower motif

in the upper left hand corner of the grid.

I am playing with the colors that are given in the pattern.

This is my first cross stitch project for 2024

and I will be working on it for some time,

added by Scrapatches 3 months, 4 weeks ago. under flea market flowers cross stitch , slow sunday stitching

January 2, 2024

Stitching Progress ~ January 2nd from Life in the Scrapatch

Here is my stitching progress today at tea time.

I am stitching the outer border of this pattern

and will then finish the inner grid before starting the flower motifs.

Since the info on the pattern sheet is for 14 count aida

and my vision needs is for the larger 11 count aida,

I have to adjust for the difference.

Adjusting and placing the design properly in the fabric

is always a trial and error process for me.

I am happy to report that my 18" by 21" piece of stash fabric

is a good size for the pattern.

The ...

added by Scrapatches 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2024 day 2 , flea market flowers cross stitch , stitching progress

January 1, 2024

New Year ~New Beginings from Life in the Scrapatch

Happy New Year to you and yours!

A new year brings new beginnings so I shall begin again with the new year.

This photo is the start of a new cross stitch project.

This pattern was a Christmas gift from one of my sons.

Flea Market Flowers is an older Lori Holt collection,

but this pattern is one I have always wanted to stitch.

The Aurifloss and the ivory 11 count aida cloth is from my stash

and has been waiting for the right project.

Here are my first stitches for 2024.

I am stitching the outer border today in ...

added by Scrapatches 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2024 day 1 , flea market flowers cross stitch , hugs & stitches , hugs & stitches monthly linky party , january 2024