Stitching at the Cottage

In preparation for my Christmas in July project, I completed my little warm up project at the cottage this weekend.  It's just sweet.  Even though it's not done in Christmas colors, it will still bring a smile to your face.  This little project was a free download, from Gail Pan Designs and this little Merry Christmas stitch project can be downloaded from this link..

I happened to be in Michael's on Friday and picked up this $6.99 spring hoop.  It works fabulous for me.  Just lay your fabric over the blue hoop, then squeeze the hoop down into the other side of the fabric. 

I didn't have to stretch the fabric to get the right tautness...  It was perfect for me.   

  

After I finished my little Christmas birdie project, I had borrowed some various threads to test out.  I'm not convinced that 2 strands of DMC are now what I want to use.   Here is a picture of my little test.  I also have the Finca 12 wt, but it seems to be exactly the same as the Sulky 12 wt thread.

I think I'm settling on a 12 wt twist, but not sure what brand I will use.  It will depend on what I can buy locally now.    On Thursday, I'll be making my first visit to a stitching store in Moncton called "Because you Count".  I'm looking forward to my visit there I'm sure they'll have something that will be just fine. 

So there, with a couple of weeks to spare, I think Ill be ready to start stitching on July 1st.   That will be Canada Day, and we'll no doubt be at the cottage. I will post about my Christmas in July progress on each of the 5 Sunday's in July starting on July 2nd.  Now I have to figure out how to do a blogpost from the cottage without the internet.