My first cross-stitch

You know it was only a matter of time before I tried my hand at cross-stitching.  I wasn't sure that I would like to do it and I LOVE IT!  It is absolutely fun fun fun.  It is not very hard.  So much easier than embroidery since you really cannot mess up the design.  Well you could of course, if you loose your count or your place but mistakes are relatively easy to fix.

For my first project, I made this chandelier (inspiration found here) for my cousin, Rebecca.

I'm sure there is a very proper and correct way to frame cross-stitch work, but I just threw it in a frame with a glass.  I love silhouettes, of course you knew that already, and chandeliers.  So this project was a joy for me.  Also, I love making things for the people I love.  One thing I started doing while I am making something for someone is that I try to be in constant prayer for that person.  It just gives me the satisfaction to know that not only have I poured my love into the project, I have also poured prayers.

One morning when I was working on this project, I noticed that I coordinated all of the things I was working with accidentally perfect.  I was actually drinking coffee from this candelabra mug.  It is not a prop, honest!  That's just how I roll.

The next thing I would like to learn is converting my own designs into a cross-stitch diagram or pattern.  I'll let you know how that turns out.

Blessings!