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Pattern: by Joan Elliott Materials: 32 count belfast “Highland” by Picture this Plus, DMC, Kreinik, Mill Hill as charted Size: 15″ x 10.5″ Time to stitch: 27 days My second of the elemental goddesses is finished!   The chart, which I purchased from Ms. Elliott, is well done, clear and easy…

In late February I started Fire Goddess by Joan Elliott.  This is one of my Year of WIPs pieces (2017 finish goal) and it was about time to get it on the go.   The fabric is 32 Belfast “Golden Promise” by Silkweaver (old).  I actually have two pieces of this…

This month I worked two days on my Mill Hill Christmas village, specifically the Tree Farm chart.  I may need to adjust my rotation time on this project, as I want to finish one every 3 months, and that will take more than 6 days (2 days x 3 months).…

I chose to do a little crazy January, 5 day rotation of 3 new starts plus WIPs. King Arthur’s Court by DMC was my new year new start.  After 5 days, I had stitched most of Guinivere’s dress and Lancelot’s legs.   I am adding fractionals so the backstitch lines…

2016 was a great stitching year!  I participated in the Year of Starts, discovered that serial starting is not for me, and I’m happiest when my WIP count is in the single digits. I joined Facebook, found Flosstube, started my own channel, got enabled and enhanced my stash so much…

Pattern: by Joan Elliott / Designs Works kit Materials: 32 ct white evenweave by Fabric Flair, fibers provided in kit Size: 12″ x 16″ Time to stitch: 40 days since January 2016 On the 5th Day of Christmas, I present to you… 12 Days of Christmas!   This is the…

Pattern: by Lavender & Lace Materials: 32 count belfast linen “Dwarf” by Picture this Plus, DMC, Kreinik Size: 10″ x 10 3/8″ Time to stitch: 22 days  Presenting Santa, just in time for Christmas! The pattern is fine, Santa’s coat stitches up quickly with long bands of color.  The shading in…

Pattern: by Lavender & Lace, color conversion by Littlecat Materials: 28 ct “vintage country mocha” Cashel, DMC, Kreinik, Mill hill Size: 11″ x 17″ Time to stitch: 30 days  My third Celtic lady is finished!   I love Autumn, her colors are glorious (credit to Littlecat for the conversion, and Janet…