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Celtic Autumn was a relatively easy job since I just continue in the style I established my first Celtic lady.  The frame (which cost $40.12, custom cut) has a curvaceous botanical motif that reminds me of fallen leaves.  The finish is antique gold with a dark patina wash, and a…

Boo Club series by Lizzie Kate (6 patterns) Materials: 32 count “Dirty” Zweigart belfast linen, some WDW and GAST, DMC, buttons, and charms Size: 5″ x 21″ Time to stitch: 18 days Presenting the Boo Club doctored a little bit with spooky charms!   The pattern(s) are fine, quite simple,…

Pattern: Dimensions Gold kit, adapted from art by Ruth Sanderson Materials: 16 ct light blue aida, floss as kitted, MH 00577 beads Size: 14″ x 12″ Time to stitch: 61 days estimated (57 since I started tracking) It may be December, but technically it’s still Fall for a few more…

Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to the blog hop organized by the lovely Serendipitious Jo Here’s my 12 Days of Christmas by Joan Elliot which I framed last year.  I’m so happy to have it as part of my holiday decor.  This piece is special to me; it is chock…

Pattern: by Esther Franken of Brodeuse Bressane, border by Dessins DHC Materials: 22 count white hardanger, DMC in 4 colors Size: 13″ x 16.5″ Time to stitch: 16 days I’m pleased to start out the month with a finish, and the result is quite satisfying!   The pattern(s), were fine,…

In November, my stitchy bug went off to play and sulk, alternatively.  I did work on several projects, and diamond painting, at least.    My rotation started November 4 with We Do Disney, it took 2 days and I finished.  I also worked on the mini Mandala for 5 Days,…

Sometimes I love planning just as much as actual stitching!  Extensive plans for this year definitely helped me reach my goal, to wip down.  So, 2019 will have fewer WIPs in rotation, hopefully quicker finishes and perhaps more new starts.  I would like 8 WIPs, as that is a very…

Pattern: by Stitchline (Emma) via Etsy Materials: 28 count jobelan, DMC in various colors of my choosing (see below) Size: 9.5″ x 14.25″ inches Time to stitch: 11 days Presenting the piece that commemorates my son’s first trip to Disney World!   The pattern, by Stitchline (Emma) on Etsy is…

My October rotation started, a day late, with Water Goddess.  As for tardiness, what can I say, diamond painting is addicting!  Then I made it up with it several finishes in short order.  Anyway, I gave Water Goddess 4.5 days and that was enough time to finish . Trick or Treat…