Did I ever tell you about the time I won a blue ribbon in the county fair when I was a child? I probably didn’t, it’s a pretty boring story. I’m going to tell it to you anyway.
So, I didn’t raise a pig, or grow a record-breaking turnip. I didn’t bake an award winning pie. It was for cross-stitch. Cross-stitch. Like what geriatric pilgrim women did for fun in the 1800’s. I stitched the word ‘PEACE’ in white thread on pink fabric, and someone gave me a blue ribbon for it, probably because they just felt bad for the weird little eight-year-old who liked to cross-stitch. Like, go kick a ball or something, you poor kid.
But I still do a little cross-stitching occasionally, because I am an 80-year-old woman at heart, and proud of it. And cross-stitch is totally hip these days anyway. I was just ahead of my time, yeaaahhh.
So get ready for some cross-stitch that will blow your mind.
Ka-BLAM! Is your mind sufficiently blown? Isn’t that genius? I love it so much.
From Larissa at Prodigal Pieces who totally deserves, like 10 blue ribbons.
19 Comments
Pat
February 5, 2015 at 4:59 PMThat rocking chair is so awesome (not a word I use, by the way). I absolutely love it!
Marci
February 5, 2015 at 5:57 PMI started a cross stitch of a carousel horse when my oldest niece was around seven. She’s 27 now and I still haven’t finished. Her mom did beautiful cross stitch, though. She made a cross stitch for me years ago of a rose that was a lot like this. Now, I need to go out and find a wicker chair and make a matching piece. This chair turned out gorgeous!
Melinda
February 5, 2015 at 6:13 PMI am not a fan of cross stitching but I am a fan of this chair! So sweet and pretty!
Dawn
February 5, 2015 at 6:35 PMGenius! And gorgeous:)
LeeAnn
February 5, 2015 at 7:13 PMThis is a trifecta! I love that style of rocker, the blue is gorgeous, and I LOVE the cross-stitch rose. It is the prettiest rocker ever!
Lindsey, I once won a blue ribbon for a cross-stitch project, too. It was a Christmas project I made for my mom and entered into the contest. I was amazed that I won. Keep stitching as it’s a wonderful hand craft.
LeeAnn
February 5, 2015 at 7:51 PMI just checked out the link in your post and oh my gosh! Bawahahaha!! Those are amazing.
Holly
February 5, 2015 at 10:09 PMThis. Is. Awesome! My mind is sufficiently blown. I had a rocking exactly like that when I was a kid. Now I’m wishing we hadn’t thrown it away!
Karen Hetzer
February 6, 2015 at 3:38 AMSo cool!
Stephanie
February 6, 2015 at 8:27 AMI also think cross-stitch can be awesome! Check out this amazing cross-stitched wall at a restaurant in Toronto, Canada http://cargocollective.com/lauracarwardine/CROSS-STITCH-INSTALLATION
Lindsey @ Better After
February 6, 2015 at 11:44 AMOk, that is awesome!!! And so nice and neat! The back of mine is always a mess, I wouldn’t want anyone to be able to see through it! Now I have the urge to go cross-stitch a Mexican restaurant somewhere.
Ariela
February 6, 2015 at 9:05 AMThug Life cross stitch! I would definitely make that one. 🙂
Mary Burris
February 6, 2015 at 9:26 AMI used to cross stitch when I was younger as well, But I lost interest over the years. I may have to pick it back up. This is very cool!
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces
February 6, 2015 at 9:27 AMWell bust my buttons! I’m super-stoked to have you feature my rocker, Lindsey. You made my Friday! 😉 Any kind of hand work is therapy for me, and I sooo miss my therapy – I’m way to busy.
Lindsey @ Better After
February 6, 2015 at 11:44 AMThank YOU Larissa! Your work is fabulous!
karen@somewhatquirkydesign
February 6, 2015 at 9:28 AMLOVE this. Do you think I can sell my old cross-stitches for lots of money? Since it’s all stylish and everything?
Nelly Jensen
February 6, 2015 at 10:17 AMI did a cross stitch for my YW medallion project back in the day when you just had one project to do. I’ve always felt like it was such a lame project. No service and making the world a better place here.
Lindsey @ Better After
February 6, 2015 at 11:41 AMThat is hilarious. For mine I made a quilt for myself!
Hanna
February 6, 2015 at 10:45 AMI have to admit, I have always had the urge to cross-stitch that kind of chair whenever I see one. >.< Amazing job!
Janet Fonoimoana
February 6, 2015 at 12:23 PMI love it!!!