As it usually happens this time of year, I’ve been drawn to spending my spare time outdoors and haven’t picked up too many DIY projects. But last week, for some reason, I really fancied some cross stitch fun. I reached to my stash of assorted kits and decided to work on one I’ve been saving for absolute ages. I don’t know why, but I really liked this design, at least based on the packaging. So much so that I essentially kept it for a special occasion. Turns out, the special occasion was a random week in June. Why not! Although the set itself wasn’t perfect, I enjoyed cross stitching these feathers and it didn’t take me long to finish the whole project.
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Mini Botanical Cross Stitch Designs – RHS – January, February, March
A year ago, I bought a cute set of 12 mini cross stitch projects, all in a botanical theme, branded by the Royal Horticultural Society. The set included one floral design for each month of the year, and I shared them with you every quarter. Today, it’s time for me to share the last three completed designs, for the months January, February and March, featuring snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. A rather appropriate selection! I saw all of those in real life in London this quarter.
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Earlier this year, I bought a set of 12 botanical cross stitch kits, designed by the Royal Horticultural Society. I had seen this set in several shops, and one day, I found it in TK Maxx at half the regular price. So, naturally, I got it! The mini cross stitch designs are labelled with months, and I decided to complete them in those months, and share the results every quarter. Today, I’d like to present the completed mini projects for October, November and December – featuring an anemone, a pansy, and a poinsettia. This makes 9 out of 12 designs from the set done!
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