Cross Stitched

Finally all the cross stitches are done. On to the specialty stitches and beads.

 

25 for 2025 #8: Two Dogs by The Collection

Finally started a canvas I bought last home leave.

 

Totally Wasted

I need to figure out a frame for this or make it into a pillow so it can be used.

 

Time for a Cool Drink

My latest box from Needlepoint Nation's subscription. This will make a nice ornament for someone.

 

Knotted and Finished

All framed up and ready to be gifted.

 

Gift from Kerrie

Kerrie got us a hilarious calendar for Christmas. It hangs in our office. Andreas wouldn't let me bring it to work.

 

The Wall

Can't go to Berlin without seeing the wall, or what's left of it. The red lines in the pics are where the wall used to be. The rest - well, it's a wall.

 

Japan in Poland

There's a Japan store in Warsaw that even delivers. And Andreas has had pretty big ramen cravings lately. So he ordered. He likes. And he's figuring out which ones he can make in his hotel room in Kyiv. He was also impressed with the origami note.

 

It's a Hoop

This is a special hoop for practicing my crewel stitches on my RSN project.

 

Gifts from Leonora

Leonora brought us snacks from Kosovo. Thanks Leonora!

 

25 for 2025 #21: The Fox by Cottage Garden Samplers

This is one of a whole series of patterns of animals. I think it's going to look great. First, though, I need to get the thread I thought I ordered a while back...

 

25 for 2025 #9: The Crow by Cozyblue Handmade

Considering how much is already done, this should be a fairly quick stitch. Not sure if the stars will be beads or French knots.

 

Another Border Done

The table's bottom border is done and it's time to complete the mirror. I will get this finished soon.

 

Winged Victory

This victory column is 19th century and restored after the war. It sits in the former West Berlin all alone in the middle of the road.

 

Close to Winged

Only a tiny bit more to go on the wings.

 

Gridding On

Gridding still, but at least I'm 3/4 done.

 

Panda's Got Back

The red panda is still getting stitched. Going slow, but still making progress. 

 

Delivery from Hand and Lock

I now have my own prick and pounce set and a new goldwork kit from Hand and Lock. They both came in these lovely tins.

 

Gifts from the Parents

Thank you to Andreas' parents for the great Christmas gifts! I'm using the stationery and will be turning the box into a project box. Andreas loves the tank key  chain. And the dice tower. And the pillowcases are so soft.