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WIP Weds: A Finish and a New Start

I’ve probably said this before, but one of the nice things about working on small cross-stitch projects is having that quick finish. But, sometimes you think you’re done, and then you realize you missed a few things… I took the … Continue reading

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WIP Weds: Church Ornament Progress

I was out of town over the weekend, and I took my larger cross-stitch project with me to stitch on the plane. This is the one with the bunny that I shared a peek of last week. I made some … Continue reading

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In Search of a New Start

Thank you to everyone who commented on my stumpwork flower last week. I appreciate all of the kind words! Now that the embroidery project is completed, I have returned to a cross-stitch project that I would like to complete within … Continue reading

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WIP Weds: Embroidery & New Design

Hello. It may no longer be Wednesday in some parts of the world, but it is still Wednesday here in chilly Chicago. Autumn has arrived this week. I have not done much stitching in the past week. I have hardly … Continue reading

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Slight Progress on Stumpwork

Hello, stitchy friends. I’m afraid my stitchy bug has rather wandered off the last few weeks. It’s not that I don’t want to stitch, but I never seem to have the time. So, I only have slight progress to share … Continue reading

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Back to School Cross-Stitch Patterns

The school buses were out again last week, and the students move back into the dorms this week at my own workplace, so I guess summer is nearly over. I haven’t done a themed pattern round-up in a while, so … Continue reading

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Alice in Wonderland “I’m Late” Cross-Stitch Pattern Published

I’m happy to announce that my Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit-inspired cross-stitch pattern, “I’m Late,” is now listed in my shop on Etsy. I drew my inspiration for this pattern from a couple of scenes from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland … Continue reading

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A New Start This Week

After finishing stitching the Liberty Stars counted canvas piece last week, I took a break from stitching for a few days. Saturday my husband and I went bike riding along the Centennial Trail which runs along a strip of land … Continue reading

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Tutorials for Dyeing Your Own Cross-Stitch Fabric

I have seen so many women on social media sharing photos of dyeing their own evenweave, linen and Aida fabrics for cross-stitch and other embroidery projects. I have seen beautiful results with tea dyeing, ice dyeing and many other methods. … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek at Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit-Inspired Cross-Stitch Design

This week I have a sneak peek to share of the completed Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit-inspired cross-stitch pattern, “I’m Late.” This is the second in a series of cross-stitch patterns inspired by Alice in Wonderland. I do have ideas … Continue reading

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