Sunday, March 5, 2023

The First March Stitch Along Update

I have been very busy with knitting and crocheting, but that doesn't mean that I have neglected the birth announcement. That baby will be here in a few months and the cross-stitch needs to be as close to finished as possible so that all I have to add is the name, birthdate and birth statistics. This is where I was at the last update 3 weeks ago.

Oh my, I have completed a whole lot more in three weeks than I realized. This is where I am now. The border is completed, the leaves are added to the flowers, there is a bird and a butterfly and the rainbow is done. 

I am currently working on the clouds. Once the clouds are stitched, all that is left is back stitch outlining, the alphabet and some words. I have no worries that this will be completed before the baby is due in June.

Thank you to Avis at Sewing Beside the Sea for hosting this Stitch Along every three weeks and sending us the needed posting reminders. 

Grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and take some time to visit the other bloggers below who are part of this stitch-along. There is a wide variety of stitching projects. These talented stitchers are from all over the world, so please allow for the time differences and check back for each post. 

AvisClaireGun, ChristinaKathyMargaret

HeidiJackieSunnyMeganDeborahSharon

DaisyAJCathieLindaHelenConnie, MaryMargaretCindy

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

19 comments:

  1. Your son and dil’s both announcement progress is phenomenal and I love the announcement style they chose too. So vibrant! Have a wonderful Sunday my friend!
    Kathi

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  2. Great progress! Such a sweet design and so colorful with the rainbow shining through :)

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  3. The birth announcement is adorable!

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  4. Those flowers along the sides are so pretty with their leaves added now, Cathie! So is the rainbow. Looks like you're making great progress!

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  5. The birth annoucement is comming along very well, so pretty.
    have a nice week, Cathie.

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  6. It's good to enjoy lots of different types of crafting. I love the addition of the rainbow :-)

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    1. The rainbow really brightens up the piece, doesn't it?

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  7. Wow -- you've made so much progress on this piece! I love those flowers and the border -- great work. The parents and baby to be will treasure it!

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    1. I am sure my son, daughter in law and future grandson will love this piece. It is so easy to stitch.
      Thanks for visiting.

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  8. What a cute birth announcement!

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  9. The rainbow adds even more whimsy to your lovely birth announcement. Love the splash of bright and happy colour it gives to this sweet project.

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  10. Looks wonderful! You have been very productive since you retired. It’s so nice to have more time to enjoy our projects! The baby will be here before you know it. Gail at the Cozy Quilter

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  11. OMadorable, it is so cute and you've really made great progress :)

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  12. Hi Cathie: This is such a sweet Sampler, you have made great progress, I am looking forward to seeing the statistics added.

    Catherine

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  13. The birth announcement is looking fabulous, Cathie. I love the addition of the rainbow and the bear is as cute as a button.

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