2014 Finishes

2014 began slowly, with no cross stitching in January as I was away in New York. I spent February on a dud birth sampler that I decided I didn't like. From March onwards I got stuck into it, starting with a birth sampler for a friend, moving on to a Mirabilia for myself (one of my fastest finishes to date), a birthday gift for my brother. My final finishes for the year were for my husband's 30th birthday, including my first ever designed piece. We moved interstate in November and the rest of my year was taken up with new starts and no more finishes.

#1: Savannah Birth Sampler by Dimensions
Stitched on 14 count aida

Began: March 2014
Completed: April 2014

Framed: April 2014

Time spent: eight weeks (approx 1 hour a day)

Framed by: myself

For: a friend's baby boy

#2 Behold! The Barren Field - StephXstitch (Etsy)

Stitched on 14 count aida
Began: May 2014
Completed: May 2014

Framed: by me (not my best work)

Time spent: two weeks

For: my brother (at his request)

#3 Lady Alexandra (red conversion) - Mirabilia

Stitched on 16 count aida

Began: April 2014

Completed: July 

Framed: by me (purchased custom made frame and mat online)

Time spent: two months

For: me!

#4 Alien - Scarlett Stitches

Stitched on 32 count Belfast linen

Began: August 2014

Completed: August 2014

Framed: Framous Framing

Time spent: a few weeks
For: Mike's 30th birthday present

#5 Mining Iron Pumping Iron - Katie Gardiner

Stitched on 32 count Belfast linen

Began: August 2014

Completed: September 2014

Framed: by me (purchased pre-made frame)

Time spent: a month

For: Mike's 30th birthday present