I Like Thursday #47 ~ I Like To Stitch

One Cross Stitch Project Done ~ Another Begun!

I like to stitch.

Cross stitch and embroidery and crochet were actually my first love

of thread when I was young, probably around 8-10 years old.

Later in Junior High,  I started to machine sew and made much of my own clothes.

I still liked to hand stitch decorative projects, though.

Quilting in my life did not happen until I was almost 30 and decided 

our first born had to have a quilt.

I did also crochet for my babies.

My cross stitch and embroidery projects were put away 

while our children were growing up. 

This project is my version of the February 

Quilty Love Stitch Along @ FQS

I took this photo in the morning light to try to show the true colors

of the floss which are much brighter and lighter than in my photos.

I may be a late finisher but I am ready now for the next stitch along

I am planning to stitch along with the 

All You Need to Know to SAL Here @ Jolly Jabber

This is the Stitch Along Schedule.

This week calls stitching the frame all the way around the edge 

and between the rows.

Because I am such a slow stitcher, I am rarely able 

to stay on schedule,

but I am going to try.

If I fall behind like I did with my   Quilty Love Cross Stitch 

I will just keep stitching at my own pace.

Since this is a spring and early summer stitch project for me

I have chosen lighter colors than what is shown in the pattern

I am using the variegated Classic Colorworks floss I have been 

gathering in my floss stash for a few months

and will be stitching the frame in white. 

My aida is 14 count DMC in light seafoam green.

This will also work well with the colors in my home.

I like to stitch along with other stitchers

and have found the group at 

 @FQSXStitch on Instagram 

and

 Fat Quarter Shop Floss Tube Channel 

and

Kimberly's Stitch Squad on Facebook

to be very encouraging,  supportive and inspiring.

Since March is National Quilting Month,

I am working on a quilty project when I am not sitting and stitching.

Here are some fun free pattern finds for the week:

Free Tulip Quilt Pattern @ Allspice Abounds

I always love free quilt patterns!

Also encouraging and inspiring, I  always find the lovely 

I Like Thursday Bloggers @ Not Afraid of Color

to only have good words to say.

I appreciate all the kind words and comments

 of all my readers everyday!

May you have a Happy Thursday!