Cross Stitch Blog

LJT Zodiac sign Taurus

28th Nov 2023

Taurus - April 20 to May 20

Those born under this Zodiac sign are loyal, reliable, hard working and practical, but also stubborn, possessive and materialistic.

Happy stitching, 

Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac signs Aries

22nd Nov 2023

Aries - The Ram, March21 to April 19

Those born under the sign of Aries are ambitious, independent and impatient.

Hope you all have a lovely week.

Happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Zodiac sign Pisces

14th Nov 2023

Pisces is for those born between February 19th - March 20th.

Smart, creative and deeply intuitive. Pisces feel things deeply and have incredibly strong gut reactions.

Hope you all have a good week with plenty of stitching.

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Aquarius

7th Nov 2023

The zodiac sign of Aquarius for those born between 13th January to February 18th. They are visionaries, progressive souls who love to spend time thinking about how things can be better.

Happy stitching and I hope you all enjoy your week.

Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Capricorn

31st Oct 2023

The first of twelve signs of the Zodiac for my new Blog series, which I do hope you will enjoy. Small, simple motifs that will be ideal for cards for family and friends. The first is Capricorn for those born between December 22 and January 20. They are known for their ambitious, determined and hardworking nature.

Happy stitching everyone, Lesley.

Wednesday Blog

24th Oct 2023

Because of my recent problems my new designs for my Wednesday Blog will start next week as I still need a bit more of a rest. However, here is a picture of the new designs that we will shortly be working on, so hopefully, something to look forward to. Although a sampler, each Zodiac sign will make a lovely, simple card to send to family and friends throughout the year.

Till next week, happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 9

17th Oct 2023

The last butterfly motif! How quickly the time has gone.

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and pictures along the way. Lovely to see and very much appreciated.

Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 8

10th Oct 2023

The 8th motif of our Butterfly sampler. I do hope you are enjoying the stitching.

I hope you all enjoy your week, Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 7

3rd Oct 2023

The 7th butterfly motif, so this pretty sampler is really taking shape now. Hope you all have a good week with plenty of stitching time, Lesley.

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 6

27th Sep 2023

Finally catching up! And thank you for your kind words and patience. Hopefully, 'on the mend' but it will take quite while. Part 6 of my Butterfly sampler is ready for you to download which I hope you will enjoy stitching this week.

Happy stitching,

Lesley

LHT Blog Butterfly sampler 5

12th Sep 2023

The fifth motif. All looking very pretty and many thanks to those of you who have sent your pictures through. Always delightful to see.

Hope you all have a good week, Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 4

5th Sep 2023

The fourth butterfly motif. If you are new to blackwork designs, then I hope you will enjoy making a start with these simple shapes. Happy stitching and I hope you enjoy your week, Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 3

29th Aug 2023

The third motif of a simple butterfly in blackwork with a few cross stitches. I hope you are enjoying this design, and, if new to black work, then not finding it too difficult.

Hope you all have a good week. Happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 2

22nd Aug 2023

The second motif for our New Butterfly sampler. Hope you are enjoying it.

Happy stitching, Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 1

15th Aug 2023

The first of the butterfly motifs is ready for you to download. I do hope you will enjoy stitching this series, and I hope you all have a good week with plenty of stitching time, Lesley.

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler

8th Aug 2023

A new week and a new design! I do hope you enjoy this Butterfly sampler. Based on the lovely Blackwork technique with a few cross stitches. Fairly small motifs which shouldn't take too long to stitch. The border for the sampler is ready for you to download with the Key and all of the details to get everything ready. Happy stitching and I hope you all have a good week. Lesley

LJT Blackwork Leaf sampler 9

1st Aug 2023

Week 9!!  The weeks seem to have gone so quickly and so we are now at the end of my pretty Leaf sampler. I do hope you have enjoyed stitching it and, are looking forward to seeing my new design for you next Wednesday.

Till then, happy stitching, Lesley

LJT Blackwork Leaf sampler 8

25th Jul 2023

Part 8 of my Blackwork Leaf sampler. I do hope you are enjoying this as we now have just one more leaf to add!

Happy stitching,

Lesley