New Year Beginnnings - Be it a Bit Late!

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year! I know, I know it's February!

For me it was really quiet, New Years eve was spent at home watching movies on TV! Not that I really minded, it was nice to sit down and write down what I wanted for the year coming up.

I had 3 new starts for this year, yes 3! Like I need more WIPs! Though there isn't much to show on these hence no photos.

I also had 2 finishes so far, hooray!!!

Pattini d' Argento
By Cuore e Batticuore
Stitched on 32-count natural Belfast Linen
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Parisian Street Scene
By Maria Diaz
28-count Lugana
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I don't know when I started these exactly but they are now finished!

Another update on Italian View
Before-

 After-

Lately I have been watching Stargate Atlantis, unfortunately they only made 5 seasons of this but it is my absolute favourite!

Hopefully it won't be too long before my next post but since being back at work I have been so busy, work really interferes with my stitching!

Happy stitching 
Michelle


Comments

  1. KaisievicFebruary 15, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Michelle, I am your newest follower, I just popped over from Jo's blog. I love your two finishes, especially the Cuore di Batticuore design as I have just bought several of her designs but I hadn't seen this one. It looks great on the spotty fabric. My blog is at http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com if you would like to come visit. hugs, Kaye

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    1. BikegirlFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks Kaye! The Cuore di Batticuore designs are fabulous and relatively easy to stitch up! I will pop over to your blog to have a look too! :)

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  2. ShebafudgeFebruary 16, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Two absolutely gorgeous finishes!

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    1. BikegirlFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:06 PM

      Thank you! I don't often have finishes because I take so long to finish anything, you should see how many WIPs I have, though I'm sure I'm not the only one with many WIPs!

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  3. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameFebruary 17, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    There's a very European feel to this post! I love that first design, the spotty fabric is great and the figures are so cute. Even the trees are adorable!

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    1. BikegirlFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:08 PM

      I really seem to be drawn to european designs and I love Cuore di Batticuore designs, I have another one already to go :)

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