Monday 30 December 2013

Deja Vous?

You might recall that I still had one Christmas make to finish before Christmas. Luckily for me it didn't need to be hand delivered until December 28th, which enabled me to finish it on time. I reprised a hoop I made before. Because the recipient has the same sense of humour as me.


I used two strands of floss to stitch this and was really pleased with my stitching. I used stem stitch for all the lettering and getting those corners smooth meant a lot of very small stitches. Weirdly, I enjoy stuff like this.

I would also like to show you this lovely Christmas make I received from my Instagram buddy - dlynnb - in a little exchange we did just between the two of us.


The cross stitch is beautiful and I love the way she put a little seed bead where each of us lives. Thank you so much, Dinah.

If anyone ever asks you what benefits social media brings to your life you can tell them from me that it allows you to meet people that you would probably never meet otherwise, forge friendships, get inspiration, support and laughter - all this from the often maligned social media. I for one like it!

Susan

24 comments:

  1. Perfect stitching as always lovely x

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  2. I love the embroidery! I should make one of these for myself and my best friend!!

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  3. These are both lovely! I agree with you about the internet, it has brought me many wonderful friends too.

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  4. Love the saying you've stitched into the hoop - applies to so many of us! Happy New Year!

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  5. Well said! I love your hoop and agree with the internet sentiment!

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  6. Your stitching is perfect as always! And you so deserve good quality stitching in return! Jxo

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  7. I'm not sure what I'd do without the internet, maybe stab someone with a fork ;)
    Lovely stitching as always.

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  8. They are both lovely - you crack me up with the hoop sayings ;)

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  9. Love your stitching...and what you wrote is priceless!

    I often want to stab people with rusty implements ...so sad it isnt socially acceptable.

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  10. Lovely stitching- and what a seasonal message!

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  11. LOVE your hoop! Very funny x

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  12. Well you know I think it's a fab hoopy saying :o). Hope you're enjoying your Christmas break Mrs. x

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  13. Love this hoop and your stitches are just so perfect!!!
    I'm glad I live a long way from Shay and you!
    I definitely agree with your comments on social media. It has opened up a whole new world of friendships for me.

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  14. Such diligence has paid off......superb stitching!

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  15. Beautiful stitching and I love the sentiments you've expressed ( I can barely get through a day, let alone a week before wanting to stab someone, but I'm all in favour of social media, it's life changing!)

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  16. Love your stitched hoops. Can I hang it on my work noticeboard?Still a social media novice but I love the interaction with like minded folks. My "real" friends don't really get it

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  17. Awesome stitched hoop. The tinternet really is fantastic when we meet others and forge friendships across the world. Happy 2014 to you and your family. Di x

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  18. heheheh awesome stitching as always!
    And I totally agree that without social media I wouldn't meet great friends like you from across the globe :)

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  19. Happy New Year to you. I have loved following your blog and getting to know you :)

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  20. I so agree. Social media has opened the world to even more lovely people like yourself. How else could we have ever become friends.

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  21. Love the hoop and saying :o)

    Hope 2014 is a fabulous year for you and the family!!

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  22. I agree about social media! I feel like I know so many of the bloggers, like you, that I communicate with. I don't have time to blog, unfortunately, but I share what I do a lot on Facebook. I haven't joined twitter or Instagram yet.

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  23. Happy New Year! I've been behind in my commenting sorry. Love the embroidery -- I'm going to try my hand at some this year, any tips?

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