What I Do In My Spare Time

trishaw

14 years ago

Summer and winter are slower times for me workwise. I tend to do a lot of stitching right now.

I just finished this to hang on my office wall at the nursery.

It still needs to be ironed!

Trish

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alisande
14 years ago
That's beautiful, Trish! It brings back fond memories of my embroidery days (before I became devoted to rug hooking). I was an Erica Wilson fan! :-)
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Lindsey_CA
14 years ago
That's beautiful, and perfect for a nursery! I used to do a lot of counted cross stitch -- I need to get back into it. I've been so busy knitting lately... but my sister just gave me a bunch of Aida cloth and now you've inspired me... :-)
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Before you put a lot of time into the posts and photos, try changing the account to Chiles (first name) N. (middle) More (last) and doing a personal page. You won't get the hits from people looking for a farm, and you'll have the stuff like where you went to school, etc. but for where Chiles works you can put whatever you want. That's how I started out, but I changed mine to a personal account in my maiden name and then created the business page that I manage, but I wanted a map b/c we're in a weird location straddling the county line. You can also put contact info in your "personal" information. I don't do FB for social though I did join a canning group and made 2 "friends" of members there just so I can chat with them but I try to keep the farm page the focus, I don't have personal info or my photo up. I mentioned DH's name on the farm page but I don't refer to my kids by name or post their photos either.
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A delight. Notice though how tiny the LR and DR are .... I think both break the rules of thumb about minimum passageways for space planning. It is seriously small. Love the use of wallpaper in those attic rooms. Curious about the square cream/maroon tiles in the K. Is there a story there? Those particular tiles strike me as quintessentially Brit. ETA - They have so much more fun than we do, with English interiors. in fairness, look at the starting point. Not a popcorn ceiling, run of clamshell molding or a snap-in plastic muntin in sight!
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barb_from_pa
14 years ago
Very nice! I used to stitch alot, but haven't for a long time. Great job!
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gneegirl
14 years ago
Oh, that is so welcoming. It is so heartwarming and just plain pretty. I wish I could be that talented. Your office has just stepped up a notch.

gneegirl
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trishaw
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14 years ago
Thank you! I started stitching when a male friend gave me a wonderful little gift. He taught me the basics and I was off. I have done countless birth samplers, cards, wedding anouncements, ect. I did one for my DH back in the 90's that needs to be reframed. I did the first ever for myself last year. I am addicted, I tell you.

I am now working on the largest ever. 20 inches by 26 inches for my youngest son. I hope to finish by the time he graduates in June next year.

Trish
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Marilyn Sue McClintock
14 years ago
That is so very pretty. I love to do embroidery work too, but haven't gotten to do it for awhile. I enjoy doing pillow cases.

Sue
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pauline13
14 years ago
Trish, You do really nice work. I used to do a lot of stitching, but I don't see small stuff well anymore and when I stitch, I can't do anything else or I lose count. Also, I don't see the pretty kits like they used to have anymore either. The ones I see now days are pretty hokey.

Alisande, please post a pic of one of your rugs. Where do you get the supplies, patterns, etc.?
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kathi_mdgd
14 years ago
That's gorgeous Trish,it's also what i do in my spare time.I've been working on one called" War Paint", a big eagle,but had to put it aside while going thru chemo as my eyes teared to much for me to be able to see it,plus it's on black,so even harder.
I have lots finished that i just have to frame.I love doing it.
Kathi
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socks
14 years ago
Beautiful work--very, very nice. How will you finish it, framing or what?
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trishaw
Original Author
14 years ago
I have seen your work on one of the cross stitching forums Kathi- you have some talent! You should share some of your work here please!

Socks I have not decided yet. I may make it into a pillow or just frame it and hang it on my wall. I have no idea how to sew though, so that could be my answer!

Trish
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coloredthumb
14 years ago
SPARE TIME?????? I want to know where I'll get some of that!

CT
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sheilajoyce_gw
14 years ago
Gorgeous.
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rthummer
14 years ago
How pretty. The stitching looks professional. Makes me want to get busy with some project now that it is so hot outside. Thanks for the inspiration!

Darleen
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marilyn_c
14 years ago
That's beautiful!
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Vique_Pa
14 years ago
I am another one that loves to cross stitch, but am bogged down with knitting right now. As soon as I get hats, scarves and mittens done for Christmas for the great grandchildren I will get back to it. Vique.
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