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Hi my name is Tania, and I am a mother of three boys. I live in Christchurch New Zealand I work as Nurse. My passion is cross stitching and love samplers, mirabilia and LHN to name a few. I love looking at peoples finishes as they inspire me to stitch more and more and gain more and more stash...I also have other interests such as gardening and food preserving. Feel free to leave me comments by clicking on "Comments" at the bottom of each blog entry.

Wednesday 29 April 2020

Mirabilia Persephone

Started March 1 2020, stitched on 32ct Opal linen Polstitches Tudor Rose .  The first week, I managed to get quite a lot done, loved stitching on it, was hesitant at first as Opal linen is not my favourite to stitch on but it was what looked good with the floss.


Week 1


Week 9














New Block 9 completed from Mary Beales advent Sampler

New Block 9



Shepherds bush stocking (Bretts)

Have finished Alex's stocking , though need to have it finished by someone as cannot sew for the life of me.










Nora Corbett - Peony Pixie

Peony pixie fairy finished. This was pattern was given to me by maiden (Joy) mother crone when I won a competition, stitched on Jazlyn Crystal Glory







The Sampler Company Red House Sampler Finshed

Just updating my finishes, that I have not posted.  This was completed 2 years ago.  on 32 ct linen cream.








DMC Nuancier





Started many years ago, slowly stitching will finish one day, but happy to finish the second block.






Mirabilia Lady of Justice

Started 3 July 2019 and Finished on 7 January 2020 stitched on Polstitches Taboo 32ct.  Absolutely my favourite to stitch.  Loved the colours and the design.