Ornament for Exchange

Milady's Needle Quaker Christmas Smalls

Stitched on 32 count Opalescent Raw Linen

with JAR Designs ""Perfect Pine" and Crescet Colours "Cupid"

While watching the Olympics I finished stitching this ornament for the ILCS Blind Ornament Exchange. I would have finished it into a ornament but I'm having a problem deciding what color fabric to use for the back. I have some really nice gold ribbon to use on the edge. What do you think, Red or Green for the back?

Going to be another day of sports while stitching today. I'm going to be working on "Pansies Please" while going between the Olympics and NASCAR. Since today is Basketball at the Olympics it will be more NASCAR, I hate Basketball and don't like the idea that they allow the Pros to play. I think the Olympics should remain for amaturs only.

Until Next Time.....Happy Gold Metal Stitching

GEO Kaleidoscope Biscornu Front
GEO Kaleidoscope Biscornu Bottom

After some major frogging I managed to finish the bottom of the Biscornu. Someone had mentioned that the stitches looked like pearls so I decided to use some small pearls on the corners and larger pearls instead of buttons in the middle. All in all I am very happy with the outcome. Now I'm on to start a ornament for a exchange while watching the opening of the Summer Olympics.

Until next time....Happy Stitching

GEO - Kaleidoscope Done (Sort of)

GEO - Kaleidoscope

Free design, stitched on Silkweavers Solo

with #12 Ecru Perle Cotton

I've been working on this off and on for a while and decided it was time to get it finished. I think I will make it into a Biscornu like the other GEO's I've stitched. I need to figure out how much of the design I want to do for the bottom but probably just do the border.

I really need to get started on a ornament for the ILCS exchange I am running. Can't have the mod be late can we. I think I may have found a design I want to use but will probable change my mind several times before I start. I also need to get something stitched for my DD for her birthday. Have a really cute Gnome to do for her, just need to get it kitted up and started.

Until next time....Happy Stitching

Exchanged Received

This is the magnet I did for Lou in the ILCS Magnet Exchange. She really likes Halloween and is getting married on Halloween this year. It is stitched on 28 count Black Cashel with DMC and Crescent Colours with a few Mill Hill beads. I backed it with orange felt. I'm happy with the outcome and that Lou really likes it.

Celtic Spring Update

After getting some frogging done I managed to get the word Spring done. Now I'm going to work on the borders before starting the lady. There will be lots more beads and metallics so it will be slow going I'm sure.

Another Ornament Finished

"12 Days of Christmas" by Just Nan

Four Calling Birds

These cute little designs are a quick stitch even with all the color changes. They are only 2x2" and really fun to stitch. I can usually complete one in a little over a day of stitching. I really need to get 4 more of them done this month so I will have them all ready for Christmas this year.

It's going to be another HOT day here today so I'm going to stay in and stitch, stitch, stitch. Not sure on which project but there are plenty to choose from.

Until next time....Happy Stitching.

End of Week Update

This has been a good stitching week. I finished the stitching on "Queen of the Needle" finally. She needs a good pressing and then then beads and charm added. I hope to get that done this weekend. I can hardly wait to get her to the framers and on my wall.

Coq Au Pins.....

I am almost 2/3's done with stitching the "Hen". I love working on this and can't wait to get to the rest of the set. It's taking me a little longer than I thought it would but I am really enjoying the stitching. This picture shows the color of the fabric a little better.


Flat Fold Finish.....


This is the flat fold I did for the class. I decided since it's for my Grandboys I wouldn't add any trim to it. Don't want to make it to sissyish with trim and bows. I think the Lizzie Kate designs make great flat folds and plan on doing some Halloween ones.

I started another of the Just Nan 12 Days of Christmas last night and hope to finish it today but not sure if it will get done. Tracy has another check-up with his primary care doctor and those are the appointments I hate. A 20 minute appointment can mean a hour and a half at the office Grrrrrrrrrrr This is the office that it is impossible to stitch in, very loud and crowded. We will probably do lunch after the appointment and maybe do something fun if it's not too hot.

Stay tuned for a updated picture of "Queen" sometime soon and Until next time....Happy Stitching