Stitching Sunday . . .

 I haven't done any stitching like cross-stitch or embroidery for many a year.  I remember learning to embroider as a little girl at primary school - and being very proud of a gingham embroidered tray cloth - and then my friend Sue taught me to cross-stitch, ooh probably at least 20 years ago, and I loved that too.  But I really haven't done much in the way of hand stitching for ages so when Chrissie blogged about organising a little Stitch-a-Long, I jumped at the opportunity to pick up my needle, sort out my cottons and get stitching again.

First up was the little freebie that came with Issue 30 of the Mollie Makes mag . . .

So pretty, isn't it ?  But being 20 years older too, I quickly came to realise that I need my reading glasses and daylight to do these tiny little cross stitches nowadays  !!

And as usual when launching myself into a new project - I just had to have some new books to 

match . . .
 I just can't help myself.
 C'est la vie . . .

All of these books are lovely, and just filled with inspiration and great projects. 

 So this week (besides hoping to finish the pretty cross-stitch rose), I'm working on some little hoops which I should hopefully get finished and be able to show you next week.

 Just simple little designs, nothing too elaborate . . .

I'm linking up with Chrissie Crafts for the very first Stitching Sunday - do pop over here for some great tips and to have a wee peek at some other stitchy projects.  And if you've got a stitching project of your own on the go at the mo, please do link up and share it too : - )

Wishing you a happy & crafty week ahead,

'til next time

xoxo