So it's been quite some time since I last delved into the world of blogging, that little thing called life got in the way.

However I am back and although I may not be able to focus all of my attention on this site I'd like to have my little space on the internet to ramble about films, books and maybe share some of my latest cross stitching adventures with the people who want to read it.

So I recently finished this little 8 inch piece for a friend and it took me quite a while due to the apparent lack of orange toned colours I owned, so after spending a fortune stocking up on DMC threads (which you can purchase real cheap from my new favourite site Sew and So) I began working on this project. Sadly I don't have many progress pictures because I simply forgot to take them, eek! However I do have a before and after picture to share with you.

Black 14 count Aida

Framed with an 8 inch plastic hoop and sealed

This project in total took me around 15-20 hours, which is really quite slow for such a small project but I found working on darker Aida much tougher in low light; and I seem to only stitch when I'm in bed these days.

As for the pattern I normally either make my own or buy them on Etsy, this one is from Etsy and you can grab this one here for a mere £4.62!

Sorry about the creases!

I'm back again with another nerdy cross stitch creation, this time I was doing a belated father's day present for my Dad - this post IS super late, as it's been drafted, but I forgot to click publish...oops.

He really loves The Goonies and picked this pattern himself, anyone who knows cross stitching will know that the fabric comes in different sizes, so naturally my Dad decided he wanted a 18 count piece which has taken me AGES. (Around 2 months in total - after taking a couple of weeks away from it)






However I am really pleased with the final result and I thought I would share with you some of my process pictures, because it took me so long. On a personal level this was one of my most enjoyable pieces, seeing it come together was really satisfying.


If you would like this design, you can pick it up from this lovely Etsy seller here for just £3.60 - check out her other bits as she does some awesome nerdy patterns.

I love being able to buy handcrafted items which have a pretty awesome element to them, over the last few months I've become a bit of an Etsy addict. (Some of those sellers are crazy talented)
I thought I would make this post for the people who are looking to buy their loved ones something awesomely nerdy and amazing. I found a few items I would like to share with you guys! Enjoy.