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September started with a crazy rotation of ornaments and/or Christmas WIPs, as I started knocking down the “dominos” in 100, 200, 300, etc stitch increments.  (Semisane Stitchers event “Crazy Domino Effect”).  I actually finished two: Holly Jolly by Tiny Modernist for Just Cross Stitch on Lapis Lazuli Cashel by Silkweaver, and Stained…

So I’ve been having a crazy September, working on everything for dominos with Semisane Stitchers (FB group).  It’s been a good opportunity to finish some small projects. First, Holly Jolly Christmas by Tiny Modernist / Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments 2019.  Stitched on 28 count Cashel in Lapis Lazuli, it…

Designer: Dimensions Gold / art by Richard Burns Materials: 18 count aida, cotton floss as kitted Size: 14″ x 11″ Time to stitch: 64 stitchy days since May 2019 Presenting a BAP that I’m extremely proud of!   So the chart is fine, big and in color as Dimensions Golds…

August was a long crazy stitchy month, I did ~27 k stitches!  On a few occasions, lengthy sessions of speed stitching left my fingers a little tingly.  But that was towards the end of the month.   I started with Save the Stitches.  I gave it 4 days, 2800 stitches,…

July was a good stitchy month.  It’s too hot to go outside (I am so thankful for the new HVAC system we got to replace our 20 year old unit, earlier this year), and I love the July SALs (namely Christmas & Joan Elliott). The month started with Christmas in…

Pattern: by Glendon Place Materials: 28 count “Haven” Cashel linen by PTP, Kreinik & MH beads as charted (mostly) Size: 20″ x 8″ Time to stitch: 28 days since June 2019 Presenting my first, but certainly not last, Glendon Place finish, also for Christmas in July!   The pattern is…

Pattern by Joan Elliott, for Cross Stitch Gold issue #97, 2012 Materials: 36 count opalescent linen “Intrigue” by Silkweaver, DMC, Kreinik, Mill Hill as charted Size: 4.5″ diameter, round Time to stitch: 5 days since April I’m happy to share my second finish for Joan Elliott June/July.   This pattern…

Well, we’re halfway through 2020 peeps!  The longest year, in my recollection.  It seems odd to say, but I actually hope to stitch less in the second half…. on the theory that it would be good to get out of the house and enjoy other fun things.  Here are some…

May was a long crazy stitchy month with over 21k progress!   I started with Stitch Maynia, my personal spin on it, which is new starts + wips (15 total) over the first 15 days in May.  So I made 5 new starts, including American Eagle by Mill Hill, Lemonade…