2019' Christmas in Abu Dhabi

A short vacation with kids this Christmas in Abu Dhabi.
Travelling with kids would never be easy especially If they are too exploring in nature.

At Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

After 3 longs years I am back in Abu Dhabi. The best season of the year, here it is a pleasant climate with moderately cold nights. Having lived in Abu Dhabi for around 13 years before and much aware of the climate here, the Summer or barbecue season as some call it is dreadful.

The dawn of 23rd December ,

The sun sets in all its glory

One of the villas in Abu Dhabi, life goes on as usual

Deserted Streets

People are yet to get back from work

Kids playing in the backyard.

The Sun has almost set....

A view from one of the malls' walkway on a weekday  when the malls are least crowded

Cushion Cover Embroidery Part 3: Christmas Tree

Here is the third part of our cushion cover embroidery - the Christmas tree.
It's mainly done with stem stitch.
I had posted long back on stem stitch filling here.
I love the way this tree looks with this kind of stem stitch filling.

I have also used chain stitch and buttonhole wheels.

Happy Stitching!

Cushion Cover Embroidery Part 2 : Snowman

It took me very long to finish this second square. The result is quite satisfying though.

There are quite a few stitches that make up this little snowman.

1. Split Stitch
2. French knots
3. Granitos
4. Satin Stitch
5. Back Stitch

I have started working on the next square and what is getting brewed in it is a suspense. Any guesses?

Cushion Cover Embroidery Part 1 : Candle and Holly

A project that was supposed to be completed by Christmas is just beginning. Better late than never.
So, here's the first design done all in chain Stitch.

I just outlined the candle and Holly leaves instead of filling it, as I felt filling those would make the design look too bulky, and also, the highlights of cherries and the flame would be lost.
What do you say?