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Continue reading →: New Stitching WIP: Love with a Capital L
I stashed this pattern years ago, since I like the verse (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)… it was a reading at my wedding. And then last year, we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, so I figured… well it’s about time I stitch something to celebrate our marriage! My plan is to add an additional section with…
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Continue reading →: Knitting FO: Declan Hat
Pattern: by Samantha Kirby, free via Ravelry Yarn: Mystery worsted weight stash wool in grey (probably Patons Classic Wool), 100 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: Toddler/5.5 st per inch in 2×2 rib unstretched on US 6’s Time to Knit: A few days in November 2015 Oliver needed a new winter hat. My child…
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Continue reading →: Finish it up SAL
So, 2016 is the year of new starts for me… but at the same time I have some things that are definitely finishing goals. I found this SAL on Crossed Stitches and am joining a little late, but better late than never. Future updates will be on the first of each…
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Continue reading →: Christmas Stitching Challenge
I found this SAL via Crossed Stitches and it seemed like a great idea, as I have plenty of Christmas stitching plannned for this year. At least 2 of the Mirabilia reindeer- Blitzen (WIP) & Dancer. 12 Days of Christmas by Joan Elliott (WIP). Magic of Christmas by Lavendar and Lace. Seraphina…
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Continue reading →: New Stitching WIP: 12 Days of Xmas
Last year, I decided that I needed a “12 Days of Christmas” themed cross stitch. One day, I snapped up an awesome Ebay deal on this kit, by Joan Elliott for Design Works. 14 count white aida is not my cup of tea, however, so I subbed 32 count white evenweave…
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Continue reading →: New Stitching WIP: Siren & Shipwreck
So, here is my floss toss on “Seaglass” belfast, from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie. Now that I’ve started stitching on it, I really love the fabric! I usually stitch on belfast, but this fabric has a certain special aspect to it- it’s wonderfully soft and the color is gorgeous.…
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Continue reading →: Crazy January- Stitchy starts
It’s (almost) a new year and I love it! Though normally I try to keep a handle on my WIP/UFO count, I consider January to allow guilt-free starts. Some people go really crazy and start new projects every day. I stitch mostly large projects so my version will be a…
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Continue reading →: 2015 WIPocalypse: December Update
So, time for a recap! Goal No. 1 was Lizzie Kate Xmas by the Letter, to finish and frame. At the beginning: It was finished in March and framed in December. Success! My subgoal for No. 1 was to do some more framing (DIY). Some of my older projects were…
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Continue reading →: Framing HD’s: Christmas!
Here is Lizzie Kate’s Christmas by the Letter, stitched on 32 count raw linen by MCG textiles. The brass charms are my addition. The white mat (from my stash) adds some dimension to this skinny (5″ wide) project. The mat borders are quite small though- 1.5″ and 1.25″ on the top…
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Continue reading →: Santa Claus- Fave Patterns
Inspired by Suddenly Kate, I decided to create my own top 10 list of Santa patterns 1. Spirit of Christmas by Lavendar and Lace The pattern photo isn’t that great. It was this one, on Facebook, that caught my eye. 2. Roadster Santa by Dimensions Gold Collection 3. Rooftop…

