When I was young, I used to like collecting caterpillars and mullion leaves and keeping them in old ice cream tubs with netting over the top until they turned into butterflies (cabbage whites, I think most of them were). I think I was trying to watch for the exact moment when the butterfly hatched from the chrysalis,… Continue reading Previous Projects: Butterflies and Rosebuds
Tag: CrossStitcher
This Week in Crafts: Signs of Spring Card Kit
According to the language of flowers, snowdrops mean hope. A fitting sentiment for this time of year generally, and definitely for this year. Signs of Spring Card I don’t think I’ve seen any snowdrops out in the wild yet, though. I’ve had to content myself with the ones I make, first the die-cut ones last… Continue reading This Week in Crafts: Signs of Spring Card Kit
TWIC: Burst of Summer Box
Sometimes, all you need to lift the spirits is a splash of bright colours. I enjoyed stitching this box of fruits – though I’m not sure what I’m going to use it for. One of the nice things about cover-kits is that they’re easily completed in an afternoon or so. And one of the best… Continue reading TWIC: Burst of Summer Box
TWIC: One More Chapter
Sometimes, when in the midst of a large cross-stitch project (or, indeed, any project), it’s good to take a break and complete smaller projects. To remind oneself that they do finish. It is possible to complete a project. I’ve been trying to organise some “stock images” for those of my blog-posts which don’t normally have… Continue reading TWIC: One More Chapter
Kittens and Wool
Sometimes, when I'm wandering around craft-shops and haberdasheries, I pick things up and think Oh, this would be perfect for...! or I wonder...Would this work...? I think it might. And then I buy whatever with that plan in mind, but never get around to testing my theory. I have no doubt whatsoever that I'm not… Continue reading Kittens and Wool
Summer Bees
While I was sorting out and reorganising my crafting corner and supplies, I had a rummage through my bag of freebies – all of those magazines came with little kits, most of which are still patiently waiting to be stitched. In amongst my larger crafting projects, I do intend to stitch these little patterns. Just… Continue reading Summer Bees
Life Ever Crafting 