Books, Pastels, and Sweethearts

Do you like reading books? Myself, I love a good book. Mind you, I like both physical books and reading from my Kindle. It helps that my Kindle has a pretty pink case, but the screen is wonderfully easy on my eyes. By the way, this is not a sponsored post, I was recently gifted a Kindle for Christmas, and I'm still quite happy and excited about it.

Audiobooks are great too, but that's a subject for a different time!

I have a bunch of cozy places to read in here at the Castle. Decorating your cozy reading spot is a ton of fun, and Instagram throws tons of decorating ideas at me. Maybe I should make a book themed cross stitch...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the 10 x 10 method of cross stitch on full coverage pieces is incredibly fast and rewarding. Behold:

So nice to be stitching in pastels again. I'm cautiously optimistic about finishing this column before Valentine's Day.

And while we're talking about Valentine's Day, do you need a project to stitch on for that holiday? Voila!

Heart and Key Sampler by EmnEllie

A classic red sampler. Motifs include a key and a heart. Perfect for Valentine's Day, or as a gift for a sweetheart. Or just a nice sampler to decorate your home with.

If you would like to purchase this sampler, the link is here.

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