I'm blowing my own trumpet here but I am very proud of my first foray into cross stitch.
I have actually made three unicorns, two ballet dancers and one Harry Potter. These are for six of my granddaughters. I really hope they like them.
Had our Christmas secret Santa party at craft group yesterday. This was my present. Made by one of my crafty friends. I have named him Pix.
Friend who received my worked loved it.
I had made cheese biscuits,mango chutney ( my own) and sweet potato filo samosas and brownies glad to say everything went.
Well, at long last I’ve finished it………..but not quite though and am calling it a day without completing the background. I haven’t touched it for so long as it became a bit of a chore and I got fed up with it and then by the time I picked it up again my eyes were not as strong (even with magnifying glasses) and I have struggled with 16 count black. I do though tell myself it looks more abstract and shows up better against the black without the border. My next project is 14 count white with bright colours 
spottybox it's beautiful as it is. I could never stitch on black and 16 count. I am doing an Amsterdam scene on pale blue 16 Aida but only do it a bit at a time and have other works on the go. This is my latest work a steampunk owl. I have brought some cogs to go on the frame .
Thank you, Whiff. I like your owl
Hello, saw Whiff asking for pictures of work done, so here is one I completed some years ago.
Lovely work you all have.
Lynx that is beautiful. Are you going to frame it or make it into a cushion either would be lovely . I have 3 WIPs going at the moment. A peony which a friend at craft group gave me as she found the kit at home. Still working on my Amsterdam scene and a dragon. Plus have 4 kits in stock and want to make a Tomte door stop for my grandson for Christmas. Seems a long way off but as you know cross stitch is a slow craft but so relaxing. I saw this on a post box by me yesterday. It's crocheted. Hope it makes you smile it did me.
PiscesLady thank you. I have talked about my lovely craft group. One of our members comes when she has a day off. And brought a lot of things from her stash she won't use. There where boxes ,fabric,wool,bags ,threads and cross stitch kits. This is my haul I had. That's what I love about my friends we share what we don't want but someone can use it. I took a Victoria sandwich which cut into 12 and a lemon marmalade cake which cut into 16. I used my blueberry jam and my own lemon marmalade made my easy way. As it's my birthday on Sunday.
Morning Whiff what a lovely selection of goodies! Enjoy!
Happy Birthday! 
Sorry didn't get back to your all. Thank you for the birthday wishes. Our craft group has grown there where 16 of us yesterday . Good job I had made cake and biscuits. One of our group had a day off work and she had been having a sort out and look what she gave me. I keep all the DMC threads and give the rest to charity shop. With what I had last time she has given nearly 200 threads. But I will buy her something none crafty as a thank you . I don't like receiving without giving back she is kind to think of me. Wish everyone had a group like mine .
Hope to see some of your work here even if you have only just begun.
Finally finished this . All 17,600 stitches.
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