I went a little astray but I figured that since I already had all the threads out, I might as well complete the mate to Cuddle Up Snowmen 3 :o) Here is Cuddle Up Snowmen 2 by Stoney Creek -
I love his little jacket. He's just so cute :o) I'm still not sure about the green fringe on his scarf. It was supposed to be red but I thought there was too much red in him already and changed it out. DH said he liked it so I guess it will stay.
Here is a picture of the two together -
The pillows aren't the same colour. One is antique white and the other a light tan. They still go well together though and I'll keep them out on display for a little bit longer so that I can admire their cute little faces a bit more :o)
If you happen to look at my list of goals for 2011, you'll see that I considered this an ornament sized finish. When I categorize my patterns, I do so by stitch count and not by the size it will be when completed (32 count vs. 12 count, blah, blah, blah). These snowmen were 45 x 45 so as you can see, definitely ornament size when you look at it that way. Make sense?
A few days ago I started Christmas Rules by LK. I'm so excited about this project because Nia and I are doing it as a SAL :o) My plan is to have the header and first block done by the end of January and then a block a month until December, when it should be completed...
Today was my second low impact aerobics class and I seriously thought I was going to die! Once the class was over, K and I sat down and weren't in too much of a rush to leave. It was a good workout! I'm very pleased with the instructor though. Considering that I have Fibro, I am able to get out of bed the next day. Of course I have the typical soreness that accompanies exercise but it's not making me bed ridden. I also like the fact that I have K there to give me incentive :o) We ROCK! LOL!
I love his little jacket. He's just so cute :o) I'm still not sure about the green fringe on his scarf. It was supposed to be red but I thought there was too much red in him already and changed it out. DH said he liked it so I guess it will stay.
Here is a picture of the two together -
The pillows aren't the same colour. One is antique white and the other a light tan. They still go well together though and I'll keep them out on display for a little bit longer so that I can admire their cute little faces a bit more :o)
If you happen to look at my list of goals for 2011, you'll see that I considered this an ornament sized finish. When I categorize my patterns, I do so by stitch count and not by the size it will be when completed (32 count vs. 12 count, blah, blah, blah). These snowmen were 45 x 45 so as you can see, definitely ornament size when you look at it that way. Make sense?
A few days ago I started Christmas Rules by LK. I'm so excited about this project because Nia and I are doing it as a SAL :o) My plan is to have the header and first block done by the end of January and then a block a month until December, when it should be completed...
Today was my second low impact aerobics class and I seriously thought I was going to die! Once the class was over, K and I sat down and weren't in too much of a rush to leave. It was a good workout! I'm very pleased with the instructor though. Considering that I have Fibro, I am able to get out of bed the next day. Of course I have the typical soreness that accompanies exercise but it's not making me bed ridden. I also like the fact that I have K there to give me incentive :o) We ROCK! LOL!
Those are two very cute snowmen. I'm glad they have each other now!
ReplyDeleteAnd just keep going to aerobics. It will definitely get easier if you keep it up. Just wait til those endorphins kick in!
How adorable! They make a great pair to celebrate the season.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your SAL; it sounds like a fun piece.
Happy Stitchin'
Terri
I love the green fringe on the second snowman...so cute! But I'm tired of snow...I want spring to arrive!
ReplyDeleteKeep exercising, it does a body good!
Hi hun! I didn't know you had fibro too! So hard to find your limits. Glad you are exercising, and get out of bed!! Some days, all I do is sleep. Love the pillows and the snow men! I find with fibro, and the two kids, it is hard to find time to stitch. By the time I want to stitch, I have used all my energy I had for the kids and life :)
ReplyDeleteLove your little snowmen. I take it you are trying to keep going with your exercise and I just have to tell you that at the age of 55 I began a Cross Fit workout progem when I have never really done a lot of exercise forever. After a few weeks and even several months now I feel better than I have felt in my life! Keep it up. It will be worth it. The fun part is if you can do something at the first of each month to test where you are at and then at the end of the month do it again and then you see just how much you have improved. GOOD LUCK! It is worth it!
ReplyDeleteLove your snowmen - Too cute :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute pair of snowmen! It's Winter, snowmen are perfect on the couch and these aren't Christmassy at all...kepp them out until it starts warming up!
ReplyDeleteCute snowguys! Love them!
ReplyDeleteCute snowmen pillows! Good for you for getting to exercise class! I wish I could say the same! I am lazy...will try to drag myself to the gym tonight for yoga.
ReplyDeleteThe snowmen are so cute !
ReplyDeleteVery cute snow people!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your little snowman! It is darling!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the stitching!
Blessings...
xoxo Gert
Cute snowmen!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your low impact class is working out for you!
Yay you for the exercise. I really need to do something myself. Those little snowguys are so cute and I like the green too.
ReplyDeleteYou would love Carolyn Manning Designs snowmen! Your guys are adorable! Love your pillow idea!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it thru the class - can't have you keeling over! Keep it up - pretty soon it will feel easy!
Both of your snowmen are so cute.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathey,
ReplyDeleteThose snowmen ornaments are so
cute!! I love the bright,
cheerful colors in these and
it's neat that they are larger
in size then our usual cross
stitch projects/ornaments.
I wouldn't put these away until
the Spring officially arrives
because they look so terrific
sitting on your couch.
Congrats for finishing your
second aerobics class and
doing so well with it. It's
great that the class isn't
causing you any extra grief
from the Fibro and you're
just "enjoying" the usual
aches and pains from working
out. Having your friend K
working out with you makes
the class more fun, don't
you think??
Hang in there girl!!!
Hugs!! Judy
Those snowmen are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh, those snowmen are so cute! I love their scarves - very nice fringes!
ReplyDeleteAnd starting an aerobics class at the beginning of the year is such a good idea! Good luck and don't give up :))
Hugs,
Tatyana
Two adorable snowmen!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to up-dates on your cute LK SAL with Nia.
What a cute finish, they look lovely finished as pillows.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pillows, they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteDarling snowmen pillows--I keep snowmen decorations out through February, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on sticking with the exercise class--you need it to work off your Cadbury egg eating habit, right? Hey--you're a little slow this year--only one?? C'mon girl :)
Those snowmen are just the cutest.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you to go aerobic classes. Just hope you can keep it up and not to have an increase of the Fibro pain.
{{{Love and Hugs}}}
Mom
These 2 guys are really cute!
ReplyDeleteCute finishes!
ReplyDeleteOne more adorable snowman!! =)
ReplyDeleteThis couple is so cute, I hope I'll be able to stitch them too!
I like the green fringe :) It was a good change!
I love your snowpeople pillow,
ReplyDeleteoh so sweet.
Catherine
Oh, they look so great together! Love them both :)
ReplyDeleteglad to hear you are able to enjoy exercise again. The pillows are very cute.
ReplyDeleteCute finish and they both look adorable together.
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