In January I decided it was time to start a new cross stitch project, my current work in process was messed up, see the previous post! and was driving me crazy. So I just had to ditch it to start something else. It worked out pretty well because just after stitching it, we had to make a last minute trip to Utah, and we were driving. Driving to Salt Lake City from Portland takes about 12-14 hours, and I needed something to work on and keep my hands busy.
I pulled out the charts for Summer Snapperland by Bent Creek. I have had this ready to stitch for a few years now. I pulled out my threads and picked and chose what I thought would look best. I changed several colors to be more vibrant.
I loved working on this, it took me about 5 weeks to stitch it. It helped I had so much time in the car, and watching Downton Abbey *ahem*
I made the girl (who was charted to have grey short hair) a blonde, like my daughter Jessie.
The quote along the bottom says "Turn your face to the sun & the shadows fall behind you" I plan to get it framed and hang it in my house. It matches my house perfectly! Now... to find another project to devour.
ahhh! can't see it at work (hate the photobucket firewall!) but I'm sure it's GORG! it's looked so good on instagram :)
ReplyDeleteHaving seen yours, I'm more eager to pull mine out of the back of my stash pile and stitch it - great improvements! I bought this for the saying and for elements from some of the blocks, but wasn't "in love" with the overall design. Thanks for changing my mind!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I have the winter snapperland chart and thread. Now I want to get busy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish! I have all the snapper seasons kitted up and hoping to get some of them this year. They are all so fun and I like the changes you made.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty piece! I just recently pulled out some cross-stich again too. I wish I could finish mine in 5 weeks. Sigh. I hope you'll share it when its framed. Yay for a finish!
ReplyDeleteI love this sampler. I stitched the whole series a few years ago, and love putting them up each season.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Your quilts/crafts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world!
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Yours, Ulla (from Finland)
It's so pretty!!!! Love it. I have spring and winter finished already. Not sure if I will ever frame them???? I wanted all four done first and too many other things have my attention right now.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful.
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