First, finishes
I know I’d said I would concentrate on Heirloom Anniversary, but being so close to finishes on 2 items I just had to spend the first days of the month getting them done.
Here is Holly Go Brightly Mouse from Just Nan:
She was really just an hour away from being done! And she will be easy to FFO this week.
And here is the finished 2nd side of the Spanish Etui:
The edge stitching (called Celtic Cross) is time consuming but so pretty. I can’t wait to move along to the next side later this month. Each side is so different. This project has a lot of pieces: 6 sides for the outside of the box, and 2 inside panels as well as the inside of the lid. I think it will take all year at the rate I’m going! That’s ok, I love stitching with the colors on it. My downfall is that pokey Celtic Cross! I just need to keep plugging away on it!
I practiced the Celtic Knot when I thought I would stitch this, and it’s a lovely stitch when finished, just a bit awkward to do, especially when you work in a hoop. Your border looks gorgeous.
Your little mouse is adorable, they are such fun designs to stitch. Have you seen the new Peacock Mouse on a Tin?
The Celtic Cross stitch looks fabulous too. Worth the time spent on it.
Your stitching is beautiful, I love all your speciality stitching it’s so delicate.
As always, Mary, your stitching is absolutely lovely! Your specialty stitches are always perfect looking to me! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter ♥