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Monday, October 3, 2011

Christmas Tree Skirt & The Moon

I know that it's just the beginning of Fall but I wanted to show you what I have FINALLY finished...


the Christmas tree skirt that I purchased years ago on clearance.  I started working on it the end of last year.


It was a bittersweet moment yesterday afternoon as I finished the last stitch.  I've been working on it every time I have a few minutes to sit down for so long that I was kind of sad yet happy to see it finally finished.  I went ahead and did the finishing work as well yesterday; pressing, measuring and cutting the Aida cloth into a circle.  Then I finished the edges and hem on the sewing machine.  Thankfully, it was all much easier than I had anticipated!

Since I spent so much time on this piece it is going to be for personal use rather than selling it on my Etsy site.  Which, by the way, is finally up and running but I'm waiting to post the link when I get a few more items on there.  Stay tuned!

I have several cross-stitch pieces waiting to be done so I will not be without something to do when I get a few minutes to sit down!  It's a good thing because I don't 'sit' too well.  I HAVE to be doing something... either reading, cross-stitching, sewing, crocheting... you get the idea!

I saw this on my way back in from giving the kitties their supper snack last night...


Pretty cool, huh?!  

I'm not quite sure where this day went but it's about gone... for me anyway!  I'm pooped after a full, busy day and am reading to do some sitting and then lying down!

Till next time,


7 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

wow! that stitching project was daunting! congrats on finishing! and i love your moon photo!

Tammy said...

Great details in the moon, and I love your tree skirt. I made cross stitch Christmas stockings for each of my boys when they were little...It took months.

Trails of Grace said...

That is some awesome stitching! I LOVE it! What a work of art!

The moon.. oh my. How did you capture that. Like what were your settings on? It is breath taking to me!

Lynn said...

Your tree skirt is absolutely gorgeous, it will be so special under the tree! That shot of the moon is really cool too:@)

Nancy said...

Congratulations on finishing your project. I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years to come.

Your moon shot is perfect. You should do a tutorial sometime. :)

Anonymous said...

Way to go on finishing up your Christmas tree skirt - it is beautiful!!!

Love that big moon - super great shot!
Looking forward to seeing your Etsy shop :)

~Kristin~ said...

Wow! Great job!

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