Something Different to stitch

 

I am always looking for something different to stitch on and this time I think I did good.  The piece with the stamped red girls is linen and you have to stitch around it and finish it how you like.  I was thinking maybe putting my daughter's names or perhaps stitching the word Sisters.... not sure yet.

The square piece is a big piece 45"x 45" .  At first I thought to cut it up and make it as a curtain for the kitchen window, my other idea is to perhaps make it as a table cloth.  You can stitch both in the the white & natural color of the squares.  All I have to do is find a book or ideas that can help me create something as beautiful as the fabric.

My LHN Exchange Arrived

How lucky am I?  Wow, I cannot begin to say how much I love this little pin cushion.  It is weighed down with emery (I think) so your needles stay sharp when you pass them through

And look at all the goodies: Ribbons, floss (4050) Designer tissue, clips!!

Did I say thank you??

Thank you Aubree xxx

  

My Mom's Stitches

My love for cross stitch started when I was little and I would see my mom with these big printed canvases passing the needles in and out and creating art.  Here are just two of her finishes, that I had to have and now are hanging in my home (begged & pleeded and with alot of force lol).  They were done on printed canvas.
One day I will take  afew more shots of the ones she has hanging at her home.

I would have loved to find this as a pattern and stitch it myself.

Greek God Apollo playing an instument

Title: A Young Girl Reading

The French painter Fragonard inspired Mary Cassatt's painting of a woman reading 100 years later.

Summer Blossom Pillow by Brightneedle

This is such a pretty design. I love the soft muted colors.  This looks so pretty amongst my spring decorations.

Thank you Gillie for the lovely gift, I will always treasure it.

Lady Of The Mist by Mirabilla

This beautiful design was specialy made for my mom's birthday over a year ago.  I was over at their house yesterday and I had my camera with me so I snapped up the pictures to add it here.  I remember her reaction when she opened up the wrapping.  She looked at me and said "this is mine to keep?" lol

I have a wonderful mom and dad too, so this was a pleasure!

I find that the frame I chose really shows up all the lovely colors in the roses

a varitey of bead sizes were used to make a beautiful effect on the dress

Spring Time Is Calling

I get so happy when I see the blue skies coming in and the sun shinning!
The birds are out in the tree chirping away.... Spring is near.  
To celebrate Spring I decorate everything in festive colors to add light & color to the upcoming months.
I hope you enjoy my pictures to welcome Spring

Wreath Bellpull by Rico Designs

Awhile back I had a poll asking my readers which design to stitch first.  The Wreath from Rico had most votes and here it is today.  I replaced the stitches inside the flowers with Mill Hill beads #10071. You will find a Bead to DMC conversion Chart here it is very handy to print and keep.

This design is from the same book as my  Roses in a Row "Country Tradition Book #112"

I used a "Dusty Rose" color Stitching band and a wire Heart Hanger.

the two lovebirds are admiring their new love nest

My Little Heart SAL 2010

I finally decided to join a year long SAL at Sylvia's blog (Sylvia's SAL).  She posts 1 design a month and as you can see from January's design they are truly beautiful.  Keep an eye out on this post as I will be updating it every month.  To join click on her link ABOVE and you can download the patterns and start! It's still not too late!

Fabric Size:
On a 14/28ct 12x12" easily, but if you are planning to frame leave a couple of inches more 
Stitch count for the while design with heart border is 137w x 135h (this should give you a good guide for the fabric)
Border Instructions: 
there are 12 border in the design measuring 28 x 37 count.  You have to stitch these so your design fits in there.
THE OUTER BORDER (HEARTS) COLORS ARE GIVEN AS follow DMC: [|]355, [+] 815,[E] 3801, you can change them to please.
Go to Sylvia's Site to get the chart with Grid: Color Chart WITH Grid
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Part 3 March Luck

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Anchor To DMC

816 (border), 816 (heart color), 434 (mud), 367 (bow), 988 (clover), 799 (floaties)

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Part 2 February Birds

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Anchor To DMC for the Birds:

741 (Beak) 988 (leaves), 3705 (bird Breast), 437 (wing), 434 (bird body) hearts (816 is what I am stitching them in)

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Part 1 January Snowman

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It's A Giveaway! ***CLOSED**

 

The Winner IS CINDY

****Congratulations****

You can win the following:

Words to Live by, by Carousel Charts

Farm by Carriage House Samplings

Rolling Hitch by Stitchin Spiration

Plato's Garden by Summer House Stitche workes 

 ***This is open to everyone***

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post (with an email address I can contact you if you win)
AND
you must leave a comment on a post that I have made, other than this one here of course (any post on my blog that interests you!)

I will draw your name on February 27 12PM 

Good Luck 

Mill Hill Bead to DMC Conversion

Have you ever wanted to change a stitch for a bead?  Well now you can with ease.  In this file you will find a list of all the Mill Hill Beads and the DMC conversion for each one.  So next time you want to replace a stitch with a beads it will be easy peasy!!

Click here to get Bead Conversion