DUCJC 2015 - Day 20

Good morning all!

Two-thirds of the way through the Challenge and I'm still loving each and every day!

I would like to say another big thank-you to all the wonderful comments you have been leaving. I've not been replying to many recently but you are on my to-do list!

This very cold looking Tatty Ted was very reminiscent of the weather outside whilst I was stitching him. I'm glad he is wrapped up warmly against the elements!

Christmas Wishes

Featured in Cross Stitcher October 2007
Stitched on 16ct White Aida with Silver Lurex by DMC 2 over 1

As you can see, I started with the blue as I wanted to put a colour rather than greys onto the white fabric first.

Back tomorrow!

Love and hugs
Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 19

Hello again!

My original intention for this chart was to stitch the sections individually and frame it as a triptych but, as you can see, I changed my mind, partly because the pictures tell a story and partly because it would be cheaper to frame as one piece! I aimed to try to complete the leaf, which I did.

All Aboard the Walnut Shells

Featured in Cross Stitcher July 2007
Stitched on 16ct Lagoon over-dyed Aida by Fabric Flair 2 over 1

Love and hugs
Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 18

Good morning all!

Another cutie today I'm afraid. Stitching was limited as it was a "do housework" day but I did manage a good stint from 9pm. I love the subtle colours in this one, especially on my chosen fabric.

Lickle Ted - Flower Power

Featured in Cross Stitch Crazy issue 82
Stitched on 16ct Sunshine over-dyed Aida by Fabric Flair 2 over 1

Heather had a good time at Frost Camp, surviving the cold by wearing eight layers on her top half and four on her bottom half! Although she's got waist-length hair, long fingernails and is a vegetarian she's not a girly-girl at all and was proud to have done the more bloody and gory survival skills that made some of the boys squeamish! I won't go into details, but YUK! Girl power!

Back tomorrow with another Margaret Sherry.

Love and hugs

Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 17

Hello All!

I woke up this morning to the harshest frost of the winter and a tiny flurry of snow. Pity anybody who's out in this weather camping - like my daughter! Well, her camp is called "Frost Camp" so if it was warm it would kind of defeat the object!!

These dragon charts are really addictive and my plan of sending the boys out for the day sort of worked in that they stayed indoors but left me alone to stitch for quite a long time. I made a lot of progress and for once thought I would not leave all the backstitching until last!

Dragon of Fire

Free chart from Dragon Dreams Inc.
Stitched on 16ct Nebula hand-dyed Aida by The Crafty Kitten 2 over 1

Love and hugs
Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 16

Me again!

So here some of us are, continuing the Challenge into the second half of January. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun!

Once again I would like to thank all of you who read or comment on my postings. I really enjoy what I do and I'm glad you enjoy following!

For this project, and a bit of variety, I decided to stitch the background first. It made a nice change from stitching heads, something which I have been doing quite a lot recently! Strange how the blue section looks like an owl!

Cookie and Cream

Featured in The World of Cross Stitching issue ???
Stitched on 16ct Cream Aida 2 over 1

Tomorrow is another Elemental Dragon. Yippee! Also, daughter's away camping - yes, camping (in minus temperatures) with 500 other scouts for the weekend so I'll encourage the boys to have a day together and leave me alone to stitch! Cheeky but worth a try!

Love and hugs
Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 15

Yo bloggers!

I love this chart. I love this fabric. And I was determined to finish stitching the mouse, no matter how late I had to stay up! 'Nuf said then!!!

Trouble and Squeaks - Dandelion Time

Featured in Cross Stitcher August 2009
Stitched on 32ct Antique White Opalescent Evenweave by Fabric Flair 2 over 2
(I'll try to get a better picture in daylight)

For some of you your 15 days of new starts has ended and you are probably glad that you can now concentrate on working on them and your other WIPs. Congratulations on getting this far and completing the CJC! Give yourselves a big pat on the back. :)

As for me, I'm really happy to be carrying on to the 31st so you'll have to suffer my daily posts for a while longer. Sorry! Back tomorrow then.

Love and hugs
Rachel x

DUCJC 2015 - Day 14

Good morning!

I thoroughly enjoyed this new start, another where I watched the head come together colour by colour. I didn't want to put it down, but bedtime called and (for once) I was tired enough to obey!

Friends Forever

Featured in The World of Cross Stitching
Stitched on 16ct Tumbleweed over-dyed Aida by Fabric Flair 2 over 1

Back to evenweave tomorrow and another Margaret Sherry.

Love and hugs
Rachel x