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Halloween Patterns
Gosh, here we are already at the end of October. I am so excited that Halloween is on a weekend this year so I can be home to pass out candy. I get home from work too late during the week … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Stitch and Needlework
Tagged cross-stitch, crossstitch, inspiration, patterns
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Weekend Reading — 10/23/15
My weekly round-up of needlework, embroidery and weaving links, plus other things I enjoyed reading this week: “There seems to be a myth that works of art magically appear in the night, seemingly by the aid of elves, with fully … Continue reading
Posted in Creative News and Links
Tagged animation, cross-stitch, pin looms, weaving
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Finished: Lizzie Kate’s “My To Do List”
I posted about this one a long ways back when I started it. It did not take me 22 months to stitch! But, the finished piece did sit around for some time before I finally got around to framing it. … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Stitch and Needlework, Personal
Tagged cross-stitch, crossstitch, samplers
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Weekend Reading
“Finally, after my children were grown and out of the house, I began to make these small embroidered pieces.” An interview with textile artist Deborah Slabek Baker. Turn your iPad into a lightbox for tracing embroidery designs. Are portable looms … Continue reading
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Tagged cross-stitch, embroidery, harry potter, weaving
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Autumn Stitching Inspiration
Since giving up on my project the other week, I have not started anything new, but I am itching to stitch something seasonal. I love autumn-themed patterns, and these caught my eye recently. Top Row, L-R: 1. “Family Blessings” by … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, cross-stitch
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Giving Up on a Cross-Stitch Project
I did something unthinkable this weekend — I threw away a cross-stitch project I had been working on. This was not a decision I made lightly. Although I have plenty of UFOs that I may or may not ever finish, … Continue reading
WIP Report: Lizzie Kate “My To Do List”
A few weeks ago I was at The Country Cupboard in Orland Park, and I could not resist the “My To Do List” pattern by Lizzie Kate. I love the messages on this sampler. This is my first time stitching … Continue reading
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Tagged cross-stitch, crossstitch, lizzie kate, stitching
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2013 Needlework Ornament Exchange
Last week the Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) had their annual holiday party. One of the activities during the evening is an ornament exchange. This was my first ornament exchange with the group, since I just joined this past … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Stitch and Needlework
Tagged beading, beads, Christmas, cross-stitch, crossstitch, needlework, ornaments, snowman
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New DMC Embroidery Colors – Oh My!
DMC announced yesterday that the company is releasing 16 new embroidery floss colors this October. Wow! It has been 12 years since the last time DMC updated its standard cotton embroidery floss line. For completists like me, who must. have. … Continue reading
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Tagged cross-stitch, dmc, floss, needlework, threads
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A Stash Enhancement Story
I added to my needlework stash this weekend. First, I did go to Michael’s this past Friday and bought some 9″ x 12″ pieces of felt in lots of colors, so I can (finally!) finish my guild name tag and … Continue reading
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Tagged cross-stitch, shopping, stash
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