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Well, I finally gave my circular cutter (Logan 201) a try, and of course I dove right in the deep end, with a double mat.  The top mat is Romanesque Grape (seems like a deep blue, until you put it next to another blue, then its purple tint is revealed)…

I started this project because I wanted another Mirabilia in my rotation, I wanted to stitch something on dark fabric, and I want something to put on the walls in my bedroom.  There is plenty of cross stitch all over my house, but not much in my bedroom, except for…

The seasonal fairies are displayed all together.  Each fairy has a different color scheme, so I decided to double mat each one in suitable tones, but use the same frame for all.  The frame has raised floral relief details, beaded inner edge, and a creamy gold finish.  If framing each…

I am embarking upon a huge framing extravaganza (8 pieces), DIY-style of course.  I tackled the 3 without mats first.  First up is Home designed by the Workbasket, stitched on 34 count cream linen with Gloriana silk.  The frame is black and gray with a luminous, antique finish.   The finish…

Pattern by Dimensions Gold Petite Materials: 18 count ivory aida, as kitted Size: 5″ x 7″ Time to stitch: 2 years, mostly as UFO Two happy dances in two days (I finished this the day after Emerald Mermaid)- I was well chuffed! I used all the materials as kitted- the…

Pattern: by Mirabilia Fabric: 32 ct Cascade linen by Silkweaver (old) Size: 9″ x 15″ Time to stitch: ~7 months, mostly as UFO I’ve never had a birthday HD before, but that’s how this worked out; what a treat!   The fabric is hand dyed belfast linen by Silkweaver (old).  A…