Pirates, stitching and the latest Homespun

At social stitching yesterday, Jan had her finished pirate hanging to show us. She has designed and created it herself for her grandson. It is so special.

Here is a closeup so you can see all the little special buttons, charms and bits and pieces she has added to the hanging.

In the afternoon, Lynne had her finished embroidered bag to show us. It has turned out so well.

When I returned home I was very pleased that the latest Homespun was in the letter box. It was already in the shops yesterday and we were a little put out as we thought that subscriptions were meant to arrive before the magazine was available in the shops.

Mind you the next My Town block is gorgeous! Can't wait to start this one. I am not sure that I will needleturn it as done in the pattern but it is a lovely block.

Finally, a little progress has been made on Block 3 of Scandinavian Christmas. I am quite enjoying the cross stitches around the edge.