Sunday 17 November 2019

Cross Stitch Paperweight

It's Sunday so time for another of my non-cardmaking posts.  I enjoy cross stitch and over the years have made many pictures, mainly to give as presents.  Nowadays I prefer smaller projects which I can finish quickly.  This cross stitch picture has been placed into the base of a paperweight - there's also a small piece of green felt on the bottom which both finishes the project and also ensures that it doesn't scratch furniture.


I have struggled with the photo as the glass shines which has pulled some of the colour out of the flowers - they're far more vivid than the photo shows.

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Kath x

12 comments:

Jane Willis said...

Oh Kath that is beautiful! I used to do masses of cross stitch and embroidery but nowadays with my varifocals I really struggle to thread a needle or find the holes in the Aida, which takes all of the pleasure out of it for me.

Pat said...

This is such a great way of using cross stitch Kath and love the colours of this pretty piece. x

Dotty Jo said...

This is beautiful, Kath! I've tried cross stitch a few times but just can't make anything that looks even half right so I'm in awe of this, Jo x

Sue said...

Hi Kath, That is really lovely.

Hope you have had a nice weekend. Sue

Sarah said...

This is very pretty x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

How fab to see someone else doing cross stitch. This is a great project. I have never thought of a paperweight. Would love to know where you get them to put the cross stitch in.

KandA said...

Lovely creation and such pretty cross stitch xx

cotnob said...

This is beautiful Kath, a wonderful gift.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Valerija said...

Wow! Stunning project. Love your stitching.
Valerija xx

Jules said...

Hi Kath

I have crossed a few stitches in my time too .. .. .. I have one big picture of a Victorian dolls house that is still nowhere near finished. I wonder if it ever will be?!?!? I hope so.

Your paperweight is gorgeous. Love the beautiful colours you worked with.

Love Jules xx

Lynne said...

Beautiful colours Kath and your stitching looks so neat. II too have made many items over the years, some still unfinished, but now try to make smaller items in the hope of getting them completed x

Stamps and Paper said...

Cross stitch seems to be making a bit of a come back I know a few papercrafters who are cross stitiching again...lovely desing and colour Kath

Anne