New Hampshire in wintertime reminds me of the pictures on Christmas cards we used to get when I was a child: white clapboard buildings decorated with red-ribboned wreaths, and blankets of snow everywhere.
During a visit to family in New London, New Hampshire, the week before Christmas we were treated to all the classic scenes. We got our share of bracing fresh air by helping to collect wood for the fire,
But mostly it was a perfectly quiet few days, filled with the good company of family, warm fires, and leisurely meals. And since it was the holidays, the exchange of a few gifts. Knowing that chickens and roosters were a bit of a theme in our hosts' home, I made this cross-stitch for their Christmas present. You can find a link to the design here.
This is the first embroidery I've done in a while and it reminded me how much I enjoy this kind of needlework. Maybe I'll do some more in 2019. Wishing everyone a very happy new year!
During a visit to family in New London, New Hampshire, the week before Christmas we were treated to all the classic scenes. We got our share of bracing fresh air by helping to collect wood for the fire,
We ventured into town to take in a small art exhibit at Colby-Sawyer College: “Echoes: Selections of Art from the College’s Permanent Collection.” I particularly liked this Picasso lithograph for its exuberant color and for how its few simple lines so perfectly portray the action.
But mostly it was a perfectly quiet few days, filled with the good company of family, warm fires, and leisurely meals. And since it was the holidays, the exchange of a few gifts. Knowing that chickens and roosters were a bit of a theme in our hosts' home, I made this cross-stitch for their Christmas present. You can find a link to the design here.
This is the first embroidery I've done in a while and it reminded me how much I enjoy this kind of needlework. Maybe I'll do some more in 2019. Wishing everyone a very happy new year!
Lovely
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