Stitches of two different kinds ...

Hi crafty folks,

As we go into the New Year I would just like to wish everybody a safe and joyous time ... if you're setting resolutions, good luck with keeping them; personally my few goals for the coming year are to make my stash stack smaller, to try a few new things, to try and improve my physical and mental health needs ... and last of all I just intend to enjoy whatever comes my way.

In the last couple of days I have started a new cross-stitching by Anchor as part of their Premier Collection; I have started the kit called Cliff Top Footpath, its finished size will be 29cm x 42cm (11¼" x 16½") and is being worked on 16ct white Aida using a hoop.

Anchor Premier Collection
Cliff Top Footpath

This chart surprised me by its papersize; its unfolded here on my
worktop and has two sheets to work from (when these are turned over
it shows the backstitch that is required including dreaded french knots)

My progress after a couple of hours ... lots of little stitches
making up this ... this bit here actually is two different
shades of green - and there is lots of them!!

See!! Lots of greens!!!!

I also made a start on a pair of crocheted slippers. I made a pair for my Mum for her Christmas present and a family friend was admiring them so with having enough wool left over from the original pair I am making her some as a RAK. It's from a pattern by Vicki Brown and was published in Simply Crochet magazine issue 12:

These are the ones I made for my Mum ..

... And this is the one half of the pair I'm making for my friend

Have a happy and safe New Year, wishing you all the best for 2014.

Luv Stitchy xxx