Author: Gingham Red
Red and White Needlepoint – Part 2
Hello! How was your week? My week was crazy busy so it was nice to spend the weekend relaxing in the garden with the beautiful Hydrangeas as they continue to bloom. Last week I decided to use my train commuting time to work to further develop my drawing skills with some illustrations. I particularly like… Read More
Red and White Needlepoint
Hello It’s been raining off and on most of the weekend. The Hydrangeas keep growing and growing. Their small buds are slowly beginning to bloom. The garden feels lush and green. This time of year also reminds me there are only a matter of weeks until Christmas. Yikes! To get into the festive mood I… Read More
Hello again!
Hello again! It’s been nearly two months since I last shared a blog post with you. The past two months have been spent thinking, reflecting and stitching the alphabet chart I have been working on. I needed this short break to rejuvenate and give me time to reflect on the things I want to share… Read More
Time to rest
Hello I hope you are well and have found plenty of time to do the things you love in your life. I’m dropping by briefly to say hello and announce that I am taking a short break from blogging for the next few months. In the meantime I will be working on the alphabet sampler… Read More
Friday thought…
Cross stitch and pink roses
How was your week? Mine was full of work, work and more work leaving little time to do anything creative. Thank goodness for a two day weekend break. The minute I get on the Friday night train I begin celebrating the freedom of two days ahead, spending time with my family, listening to loud music… Read More
Mid Winter and the Letter A cross stitch
Hello! It’s mid winter in Melbourne for another year. It’s freezing this weekend. Most of the garden is in “sleep” mode, yet there is alot of color in the greens and pinks of the Camellias, the Hellebores, Primulas and Daphne. Progress on the Alphabet Cross Stitch this weekend with the letter A. Yes, you… Read More
Writing a cross stitch ibook
Hello! This weekend is all about writing, painting and taking photos for a mini ibook I am working on to release in the apple store soon. I am repackaging the 12 easy cross stitch charts I published earlier this year into an ibook. Writing an ibook is not as easy as it looks despite what… Read More