Thursday, July 30, 2020

A tiny finish for Gifted Gorgeousness - July 2020

A big “Hello” to all my blogging friends!

This month I actually have a tiny cross stitch finish to share. 
I’m linking to Jo’s Gifted Gorgeousness and as I don’t often have small finishes I am  taking the opportunity to link to  Mary’s “Small Finishes” also!

I haven’t been shopping since the lockdown began here in March and suddenly realised it was our friends anniversary coming up. So out came all my old cross stitch magazines while I searched for ideas. I was going to stitch a wine bottle with a white blank label but hubby said that no bottle would have a blank label, so I added a backstitched pattern on it.  Then there were patterns for champagne flutes but nothing with red wine so I drafted my own glasses, shorter and wider. 

I know it’s only a small piece but still a lot of love went into it!

Excuse the hasty photos. Once the stitching was finished and attached to the card I had to race to catch the post (well hubby did actually!) for it to arrive in good time. 

Greetings card - Anniversary

Greetings card - Anniversary

So now I’m looking for something similar to whet my appetite for more cross stitching!


I do hope everyone is keeping safe and well, and getting lots of stitching done!!!!





Hugs,
Barbara xxx

26 comments:

Isabel para ALROMASAR said...

It is a lovely card full of feeling, Barbara.
There is a beautiful embroidery.
Hugs

Queeniepatch said...

The pandemic means we have to find new solutions, like digging out old patterns and adjusting them to fit what we want to make.
Your card is charming and very special for a very special day.

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Bravo Bárbara 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Has solucionado todos los ajustes para hacer una tarjeta especial y muy linda.

BESOS

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

Nice gift that is beautifully stitched.
Stay healthy and be happy.
xx, Carol

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

Congrats to your friends and well done to you for designing, stitching and finishing this lovely card :)

Faith... said...

That is a cute card! I am sure they will love it and the sentiment.

Clare-Aimetu said...

That's a great card to celebrate an important anniversary

Mini said...

I love making cross stitch cards, your turned out beautiful.

Sheryl said...

A lovely detail for the anniversary.

My Sister Made Me Do It.... said...

What a lovely and thoughtful gift for a couple celebrating 40 years together. Very pretty.

Pink Rose said...

Hi Barb ,well done on your beautiful work,i love cross stitch too,but i havent done it in awhile,stay safe my friend xx

Magpie's Mumblings said...

Your card will be much-treasured I know. I love the fact that you were able to not only personalize the design with their names but also the little details on the label. Well done!

Mary's Thread said...

A sweet card for a special occasion! Thanks for joining the SAL!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Thanks for taking part in GG this month. You stitched a lovely card for your friends, I am sure they appreciated it.

Pamela said...

How sweet! This is just perfect!

Sandra Walker said...

It is beautiful Barbara! Cross-stitching is never quick IMHO!! My husband and I celebrate that same number of years married this month. Of course I was married when I was what five years old? Wink

Let's Get Sewing said...

Lovely embroidery!

Christine said...

Such a lovely card!

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.

Astrids dragon said...

A lovely and thoughtful card you created for them, I'm sure they'll treasure it always. Perfect to frame too!

handmade by amalia said...

This is such a sweet card, Barbara! I'm sure that it will quite make your friends' day. How are you? I've been a bit quiet, very busy time at work, but should improve in the next few weeks.
Amalia
xo

Mia said...

Barbara, I always love your stitching! What a great anniversary card! Kisses, my friend!

Ana said...

It's so beautiful, I love this card, the perfect gift.

Little Kimono said...

Hola Barbara! Amo el punto de cruz y en las tarjetas quedan preciosas, seguro que les ha encantado, un gran detalle, besos! 😘

The Primitive Moon said...

Uroczy upominek :)

Let's Get Sewing said...

This looks so good!