A look back at the completed cross-stitch work that I did during 2022.
Disney Villians
ElCrossStitch
23 October 2021 – 13 January 2022
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I absolutely loved doing this pattern, as it was just little designs rolled into one.
Although, I made a error and ripped the fabric, but I was able to cover it up, and you can hardly tell there was an issue.
This was a housewarming gift for a good friend
Mona Lisa
CrossStitchObsession
? – 30 January 2022
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While I may not be an expert when it comes to art, I do love it. I just liked the idea of creating classic masterpieces in miniature form.
I bought a couple of these masterpieces to complete.
Starry Night
CrossStitchObsession
16 hours 38 mins
2 February 2022 – 28 February 2022
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While I may not be an expert when it comes to art, I do love it. Van Gogh is one of my favourite artists.
I just liked the idea of creating classic masterpieces in miniature form.
Disney Bambi
Tesco
5 hours 17 mins
24 April – 25 April 2022
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This kit was a gift, and while I think these kits are great for beginners, they are awful quality. I absolutely hated stitching this fabric.
I also made a stupid mistake that I didn’t read the instructions properly. Instead of the normal 2 strand stitch, this kit uses 3 strands, so my Bambi looks a little thin!
Disney Bambi
Tesco
7 hours 40 mins
25 April 2022 – 1 May 2022
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The kit that was given as gift, included two kits. Bambi was the second kit in the box.
This time, I learnt to use the 3 strands as instructed, so Thumper looks a little better
Sparkle Diamond
Own design
18 hours 39 mins
4 May 2022 – 19 May 2022
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So I had an idea to use the diamond logo from Sparkle to create a pattern and place it on a t-shirt. So this was my concept, and taking into account I had no idea what I was doing, I was quite proud of how it came out.
The plan is to sort out the pattern and place it on sale with all profits going to the charity
Sparkle Diamond T-shirt
Own design
22 hours 55 mins
3 July 2022 – 9 July 2022
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After my successful attempt at creating and stitching my design, it was now time to stitch onto an item of clothing. The first time I have ever done anything like this.
It wasn’t 100% successful (as it was slightly offset), but it worked and I did get a few compliments when I wore it to the Sparkle Weekend
Happiness is not by chance
Aldi
43 hours 52 mins
20 May 2022 – 21 August 2022
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This was another supermarket kit, and unlike the Tesco one completed earlier in the year, this was bigger, better quality and a lot cheaper.
Popcorn the Bear card
World of Cross Stitching
13 hours 20 mins
11 October 2022 – 23 October 2023
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This kit was a gift as part of the World of Cross Stitching magazine.
To be honest, I forgot that I did it when I was collating my work for the website.
Xmas 2022
BeverlyStreetShop
6 hours 26 mins
28 October 2023 – 30 October 2023
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This has become an annual tradition now, where I try and find a year Xmas decoration with an inkling of what was happening that year.
Monkeypox was what we dealt with in 2022!
Happy Holigays Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
11 hours 24 mins
17 November 2022 – 20 November 2022
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When I saw these kits in the World of Cross Stitching, I thought they would be good to stitch, so I decided to do some forever Xmas cards for some friends and family.
Can you spot which ones were for friends?
Bah Humbug Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
5 hours 53 mins
20 November 2022 – 22 November 2022
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These forever cards were my second attempt at using black Aida fabric. The colours do really pop on darker fabrics.
Happy Holidays Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
8 hours 21 mins
25 November 2022 – 27 November 2022
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This was also the first time using meticalic threads and coming up with the text for each card.
A lot of planning went in to trying to get the text central to the tree.
Ho Ho Homo Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
10 hours 24 mins
27 November 2022 – 3 December 2022
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I can safely say that I am not a fan of the metallic threads as they are not the easiest to stitch with.
You also need to stitch with short lengths of threads. Too long, and they threads fray.
Jingle Bells Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
11 hours 9 mins
3 December 2022 – 10 December 2022
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The times showing for the forever cards is the time that it took to complete the stitching. It doesn’t including any of the additional work that went into the project
Merry Christmas Xmas Card
World of Cross Stitching
8 hours 8 mins
10 December 2022 – 22 December 2022
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I am not a festive person but I quite enjoyed doing these cards. Although, I wasn’t a fan of trying to get everything completed within a deadline.