Thursday 31 October 1996

Hallowe'en ABC


The ABC and border came from a book by Better Homes and Gardens called "Cross Stitcher's Big Book of Alphabets and Borders".  And yes, it does exactly what it says on the tin!!  I have used this book alot.
I centralised the alphabet and changed the shape behind the L to another skull rather than a beige paper bag with a white thing sticking out the top.  The finished framed piece now lives in the Large Boy's room.

Stitched on 14count black aida using recommended DMC.

Blackwork in Purple Sampler 1



From Needlework magazine October 1996
Stitched on 14 count aida using DMC 3041

First in a set of Three

Thursday 10 October 1996

Nana and Grandad 60th Wedding Anniversary Sampler


From Cross Stitcher Magazine April 1995
Stitched for my Grandparents' 60th Anniversary
I changed the ribbon colour to green to match their lounge.
I inherited this one back when they passed away.


Sunday 30 June 1996

Sun and Moon 9

No picture

I stitched an extra version of one of the Sun and Moon designs for a friend.  Can't remember which one!

Sunday 23 June 1996

Sunday 16 June 1996

Sun and Moon 7




Sun and Moon designs from a library book
Stitched on 14 count blue aida
There were seven originally so I reversed this one to make eight designs.

Sunday 9 June 1996

Sunday 2 June 1996

Sunday 26 May 1996

Sunday 19 May 1996

Sunday 12 May 1996

Sunday 5 May 1996

Tuesday 30 April 1996

Dolls' House Rug 2


No Picture

Stitched rug for friend's granddaughter's Dolls' House from Cross Stitcher March 1996

Sunday 31 March 1996

Dolls' House Rug 1

No Picture

Stitched rug for friend's granddaughter's Dolls' House from Cross Stitcher March 1996

Tuesday 2 January 1996

Peacock Bookmark from Cross Stitcher


Cover Kit from Cross Stitcher January 1996
Stitched on 28count evenweave.
Made into a hanger for the person who posted the 1000th comment on my blog in January 2012