Siberian Gold Tigers - Day 48....plus Bargains

Weekends.

For most people the weekend is the time when they get to do the things they don't have time for during the week. For me, it always works out the other way around.

My partner works full time and I'm currently unemployed. So, in addition to keeping our house lovely, I have all the time in the world (cue Louis Armstrong song in my head!) to pursue my hobbies. But, at the weekend it's our time together, so I rarely get much stitching done.

This weekend was slightly different. Nigel had Friday off too (to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of me stopping smoking - see previous blog post) and we went out all day. Then, on Saturday, we went to our local town of Skegness and did a bit of mooching around the shops (and the ever-boring food shopping).

But, I managed to get about an hour of stitching done too. Yay!

Yesterday, we decided to stay in, and we BOTH spent hours stitching.

The result?

I finished Page 7 of the Siberian Tigers (just one 3/4 page to go!) and Nigel made a huge dent in his Ice Cream Van Cushion design:

For someone who doesn't have the cross stitch bug I think he does a great job whenever he sets his mind to it. For Nigel, though, it's a craft that just takes way too long to see a result. He's enjoying this one much more now it's starting to look like something!

Someone recently commented on another post on my blog that she was jealous that I earn a living from stitching.

I don't! LOL!

I wish I could. The few commissions I've done are for pocket money. I get paid for my time; not a wage. Also, I only ever agree to stitch for someone else if I like the design - something I couldn't do if it was my job.

No, cross stitch is something I do for the love of it.

Ok...now on to the bargains section of my post.

Firstly, I would like to point people in the direction of the nifty little Amazon widget on my blog. It's on the right hand side and it displays bargains on Amazon.co.uk.

Whenever I see something I think people might be interested in I add it to the widget. So, have a look there too as you may find something you like.

Todays bargains fall into two categories: Family and Cats. Three of each. Hope there's something you like!

HAPPY STITCHING

No WIP Update Today....Just Old Stuff and More Bargains!

This lovely lady is Rose of Sharon and she's from the Mirabilia range of cross stitch charts. Mirabilia are highly detailed charts that usually depict figures in stunning clothing. Very detailed, very subtle shading and a joy to stitch.

As you can see I framed this on in a fire guard. We managed to pick this one up at a Car Boot Sale for £5! It's a great way to frame something - especially if you're running out of wall space.

Yesterday I didn't manage to get very much stitching done. It happens sometimes. I hate it when it does as I just feel my day hasn't been productive if I haven't stitched!

So, that's why today's post is for me to show some of my previous projects. Also, check the bottom of this post for some great Amazon.co.uk Cross Stitch Bargains.

Next up: Gettysburg

The moment I saw this design I knew I had to stitch it. I find American style designs very appealing and I loved the detail and shading in this one. Also, rarely for cross stitch, it's quite a masculine picture.

My only complaint was the quality of the blue threads (all of them) was terrible. They snapped and frayed really easily.

The next design is another Mirabilia design:

This is Mermaid of the Pearls and, as you can hopefully see, there is a lot of beadwork on this gorgeous design. All along her body and wings, through her hair and covering the surf she's holding. There's also a lovely heart-shaped button in her hand. One of my favourite designs.

Now, for something a little less complicated:

Simply titled Baseball, I saw this kit in a bargain bin sale at a local sewing shop and knew I had to have it. I love baseball anyway (along with Tennis it's the only sport I really like), but it also fits in with my love of American themed designs.

This was also one of the first times I kept note of my progress. This took me 16 days to stitch. Then we found this amazing frame in a local store for just £4.99.

Ok, that's it for my old projects for today. I'll post some more pictures in the future.

But now, here's some more Amazon Bargains:

Hope you find something you like! HAPPY STITCHING!