This week I've decided to share my assortment of WIPs (works in progress) in the hope of inspiring me to actually finish some of them... There are of course more than five but these are my favourites ;)
1. This cross stitch picture for my niece was originally started as a gift for a new-born baby... she's one year and one month and counting and I need to get a shifty on so she receives it before she's a teenager.
2. This will be a cushion cover once I make those last two squares. I think I'll add a border before joining. C doesn't like the colours and keeps trying to give it away but I got the yarn in Berlin and I do quite like it :)
3. Here is my baby hexie project - originally I intended to make one hexagon a day but now I just make loads in one sitting and will just spread it out over the year.
4. This is my most favourite yarn I've used, it's from the West Yorkshire Spinners, and it's a wool/nylon mix, so light and soft. I'm using a pattern from The Little Room of Rachell that I've had book-marked for ages and I think it will be a cowl eventually :)
5. This is a sneaky wedding present for some good friends of mine who are tying the knot in July. Just the name and date to add and then I'll have to see about framing.
Head over to Amy's lovely blog to see what everyone else has been up to!
Ooh, I had no idea you're into cross stitch too, great jobs! : ) I quite like the granny blanket too, those are some cute colours, and since it's almost a souvenir don't give it away! ; )
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Five really great WIP's!!!! You know that I love a good WIP! Work in progress, not any other sort! The cross stitch gift for your friends is beautiful and will be so personal for them. I really like the colours of your Berlin wool cushion - and I am sure that Bonnie would like it too!! Your hubby can give it to Bonnie!! The hexies are very cute too! Thank you so much for joining in, I am glad that you could take part. I hope that you have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are a great friend to have Helen! A lovely present for your friends. You'd be surprised what teenage girls like, your niece might be delighted with this cute cross stitch picture. x
ReplyDeleteSo cheeky of your C trying to give away your lovely cushion cover!! The colours are so pretty. Maybe he'll like it a bit more once it's finished :-) The cross stitch picture for your niece is beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished and framed. It's going to be gorgeous. Love your friends' wedding present too and your other crochet projects. Have a great weekend! X
ReplyDeleteWhat great WIP's! I haven't done cross-stitch for many years now... eyesight just doesn't wish to cooperate! LOL! Isn't it funny how projects get left behind as new things grab our attention! I just threw away, yes you read that right, threw away a small scarf project I had been working on because the yarn was unforgiving of mistakes and yes, you guessed it, I made a big mistake. The final deciding factor was that I really didn't like the colors in the yarn, which was called parrot! Perhaps it has something to do with not liking parrots ever since my ex-mother-in-laws terribly mean and insane green monster parrot decided she didn't like me... the feeling was quite mutual! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulously creative weekend,
Hugs,
Beth P
Lovely projects, you have been busy! The cross stitch gifts are a wonderful idea, and the yarn for the cowl is gorgeous. Love the crochet blanket and cushion too, looking forward to seeing the finished items.
ReplyDeleteLovely cross-stitch and crochet projects! You stay very busy, I can see!
ReplyDeleteHelen! They are all so beautiful! And I can't wait to see that piece for your niece! She will cherish that forever! The colors you have chosen for all of your work is just amazing! I can't wait to see more friend....wishing you a lovely weekend! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteOo, lovely projects Helen, the yarn for the cowl is so pretty and I do like the wedding sampler, my niece is getting married next year so you have planted a thought in my head for yet another project! Thanks for your comment on my blog - you are so lucky to have such a pretty town as your home town. The young people kept asking "why can't we live somewhere like this?". And a great LYS too!
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Caz xx
Dear Helen, you just have wonderful WIPs. Sometimes it is difficult to decide which WIP to finish, isn't it? I love your cushion cover a lot, the colours are beautiful, your should really keep it. I am also finishing a cushion right now that I have started already last year, I don't know why it's been lying in the basket for such a long time. Have a nice weekend, VIola
ReplyDeleteNooo, don't give it away, it's much to pretty. I love the cross-stitch projects too, such personal gifts are lovely to receive. Hx
ReplyDeleteThose cross stitches are fab! Such an awesome wedding gift, one they will always have! C is very cheeky trying to give your cushion away, it's lovely! Five gorgeous WIPS Helen! Xx
ReplyDeleteC is daft - I LOVE the colours in that cushion cover! They sing to me of sweet peas and summertime. Five lovely WIPs - thank you for sharing. x
ReplyDeleteYou do excellent 'handiwork'. Such elegant stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love how crisp the wedding gift is and how super cute the baby gift (hurry up with it! :D )
Great idea for a personal wedding present. I've just been to a big wedding and something like this would have been a great gift.
ReplyDeleteOh so many pretty wips !!! Good luck to finish them off ...
ReplyDeleteAll lovely WIPs. love the colorful baby hexie project :) The cushion cover is coming along so good.I don't know why your C doesn't like it. It's pretty good colors actually.. have fun making all these.
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely projects! Mmmm which one to finish first?? The cushion cover I think, that's only two squares to go. Isn't C naughty, trying to give it away? Threaten to make a matching bedspread!! xx
ReplyDeletethe last cross stitch looks lovely! Your friends will surely be happy to receive it! :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Emma
Beautiful WIP projects Helen, I can't wait to see your finished crochet cushion.
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irene
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Lovely cross-stitch and the crochet is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Sandra