Another Cross Stitched project complete! This, again, came from issue 256 of CrossStitcher Magazine, submitted and designed by Genevieve Brading of Floss and Mischief (I also love this Snout-esque Beetle available online).

Things are a bit up in the air at the moment at Marsh Towers (hence the need for stress-reducing stitching), but we shall have to wait and see what happens! There is also a busy time coming up, birthdays, anniversary……. It’s a stressful but hopefully enjoyable time! Anyhow, when stressed it is good to craft.

This project started life as these:

Then started looking a bit like a green demon:

Demon on a pogo stick?:

…anyhow…. I cracked on, stitching in various shades of blue, green, and grey, until….:

I love how the bright blue looks alongside the greens of the body. You can still see the little green demon right in the middle, I started from the centre and worked my way out.

But it’s looks like it’s missing a little something yes? Well, that’s because I left the final bit until last:

Anyone feel a sudden urge to quote Goldmember? “I love gooooooold!”. Except you can’t see it very well in this picture…. imagine those gold-y coloured bits are glitzy and golden.

Note: Gold or in fact any metallic thread is vile horrible stuff. I recommend using shorter than usual lengths, and being careful while pulling the threads through, so that you minimise snags and tangles.

I love him.

P.s. this is what usually happens whenever I am stitching at home.

Cat on lap.

A person may take this for affection. I however know that it is due to her love of thread. She will often take a sudden swipe at my thread as I am stitching, or try to eat it, rendering it wet and icky. Thanks love. Silly puss.