BFF SAL - A Baker's Dozen

A new start,  and a serendipitous Friday Freebie from Durene Jones on her Facebook page. 

This needs a bit of adjustment to fit the theme, but nevertheless it looked like a task we'd be equal to.  So.. the containing item is taller than the pattern (as wider looked harder to adjust).

I'm stitching on 14 count white Aida, as I got a pack of 75 x 75 squares at Christmas,  which gives ample space around the 37 x 50ish design as adjusted.

The container took longer than I'd anticipated,  but it leaves us both in a good place to begin the main part of the design next week. 

I look forward to seeing this one take shape.

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When is a Puddle not a Puddle? - BFF SAL 12

When is a Puddle not a Puddle?  When it's a cushion of course!

One super cute sleepy cat on a cushion (not in a puddle),  where he will remain for a while until we decide on a finish plan. 

I finished off the night with a teeny bit of knitting,  I've started on a chunky gilet for the winter... something big enough to give a knitting challenge,  but small enough to hopefully be finished before the Knitting Muse leaves,  as she is something of a fickle companion who will up and leave just as quickly as she arrives!  Not enough to see progress, so this is as much as I have to display. 

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We have a plan for BFF SAL 13, but you will need to wait a couple of weeks to find out what'snext,  as I have some choir rehearsals taking over the next week and can't fit in a SAL session. 

Nearly almost a Kitty - BFF SAL 12

Yippee,  cross stitch is complete for me this week. 

And I had time to start on the backstitch,  not as much as my BFF though!

The question of how to finish it off will be addressed (or not) next week I think.  We had something in mind but now not entirely sure about the plan. 

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Cat in a puddle? BFF SAL 12

Honestly,  it's not really in a puddle, but the cushion stitches seem to give me that vibe.

Although,  given how warm it's been this week,  maybe it's melting!!

It was good to catch up and melt with my BFF anyway,  still trying to decide what to do after the cats.

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Sitting kitty? BFF SAL 12

The cat has really taken shape this week.  Looking forward to the backstitch bringing it alive.

It was,a quiet evening,  this pattern is not so easy to converse as it required a lot of counting.  That being said, we're both very much enjoying it anyway. 

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Cat..ching us by surprise? BFF SAL 12

Ironically the detail in this stitch looks much better on photos than in reality where it's still feeling like a cat shaped blur.

I'm enjoying this, even though the stripes are proving to slow down the process a bit.   And I do like the sleepiness of the cat, there's something quite peaceful here. 

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Positive Mental Cattitude - BFF SAL 12

As someone rightly guessed last week,  a feline is our subject this time. 

And am very much enjoying the stitch, I think because it looks more and more real with each addition. 

Starting to get some other colours in, quite looking forward to the backstitch when it comes to it!

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