Journey to the sea...

I have just collected this picture from the framers today but I stitched it long ago in 2003... It was originally meant it to be a gift for a special friend from Cumbria ... mmmm...I guess I am keeping it now...lol...it is going to look very nice in my bathroom.

It is stitched this on 28ct lambswool linen , I could not get the stated fabric. I used mainly DMC threads as I didn't have many overdyed threads back then (still haven't). No.12 perle is used for the seagulls and the waves, if you look closely you will see the sea is actually the alphabet.




The above picture shows a close up of the glass looking lighthouse charm, it is a crystal treasure by Mill Hill. I might buy two sailboat buttons to attach to the bottom of the frame but I had a bit of trouble trying to get them before so I might not bother.

The chart for this is 'Sweet Nothings' by JBW Designs called Journey To The Sea                                        

Pink, pink more pink...

I have stitched this years ago from an old pattern that I have lost the cover from so I don't know who it is by.....I thought it would be nice as a card as it is so simple but pretty. I have found it is always good to have a few things stitched at the ready ;-) as you never know...Looking at the photo and stitching now, I wish I had been a bit more careful with the wording. I remember I was feeling a bit rushed at the time and should really have done it seperately...as these little details do matter...I should probably take it out and re-do the wording.....hmmmmm...no, I'll leave it to remind me I have advanced ;-)
Have a good weekend...I am probably making 3 pairs of large curtains on Monday for my MIL...sewing of a different kind!