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Continue reading →: 2015 WIPocalypse: April Update
Mostly this month I worked on cross stitch. First, I picked up Petal Fairy (progress to 75% was Goal no. 4). I acheived that pretty quickly and finishing this project is within reach, but no rush. The only problem is the Krenik is almost the same color as my (opalescent)…
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Continue reading →: Stitching HD: Fairy Tale Sampler
Pattern by Dragon Dreams Materials: 28 ct hand dyed antique copper jobelan by Wichelt, threads, etc. as charted Size: 6.5″ x 12.25″ Time to stitch: ~2 weeks in March 2015 I’m happy dancing! I had no idea this project would work up so quickly. This was my first time stitching…
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Continue reading →: Stitching HD: Christmas by the Letter
Pattern: by Lizzie Kate, 6 charts in all (double flips) Materials: 32 count raw linen by MCG textiles, some of the Weeks Dye Works threads as charted but I used DMC 712 and 500 for whitewash and holly, respectively, and added some charms Size: 24″ x 5″ Time to stitch:…
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Continue reading →: 2015 WIPocalypse: March Update
So, sorry I missed February. I had other things on my mind at the time- husband was out of town for work and I was home alone with bebe. I don’t know how single parents do it. In January, I did some knitting- I made a hat, worked on Apres…
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Continue reading →: New Stitching WIP: Fairy Tale Sampler
Here’s another new start, it’s a quick stitch. After one week of effort, it’s around 75% complete. I’m stitching this for my 1 year old son, Oliver. I find the verse insprirational and it will look great in his room (enchanted forest theme). My floss toss: The fabric is 28…
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Continue reading →: New Stitching WIP: Christmas Angel
Here is a new start, my 2015 Christmas project: Joan Elliott’s Christmas Angel. I’m stitching her on 32 count Winter Skye opalescent lugana by Silkweaver (old). I want more Christmas cross stitch for my house. There is already a lot of cross stitch on the walls. My end goal would…
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Continue reading →: WIPocalypse 2015: January update
Another year, another WIPocalypse. My name is Stephanie. I pass the days with my baby son, Oliver, and my evenings crafting. Mostly I cross stitch, I also sew and knit. My favorite colors are blues, greens, purples- jewel tones. Topically, I enjoy fantasy- I love stitching dragons, fairies, mermaids, etc.…
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Continue reading →: WIPocalypse 2014: December update
Better late than never, eh? Not all my WIPocalypse projects saw the light of day, but I did do a fair amount of crafting this year. So, in review: 1. Unicorn Mystique. This project is now finished, and I am super happy with it. I would love to frame it…
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Continue reading →: Halloween Ornaments Half HD
Pattern / kit by Bucilla Time to stitch: about 1 week, in early October I consider this a half a HD since the kit has enough materials to make 12 unique ornaments- this is only 6. I figured 6 would be enough to look decent on my little tree and…
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Continue reading →: 2014 WIPocalypse: November update
Sorry this is a few days late, I’ve been busy trying to get quotes for some kitchen updates. Anyway, I decided to get down to business this past month. I’m proud to say I have some finishes! First, I worked on the shopping cart seat/ high chair cover. Before:…

