Monday, November 30, 2009

GOS challenge!

Here's my entry:

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I stitched it on Wichelt 28 ct linen in Twilight Blue and used Vicki Clayton silk in Glacier and also Mill Hill beads in 02026 and 02010.

Link here

Friday, November 27, 2009

Motif de Noel 1


Motif de Noel 1 Christmas Ornament
Aurelle - chart found here
28 ct Cafe Mocha French Country Linen, Atalie fil a broder in Passion, RG Petite Treasure Braid PB01
Stitched by Carol

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bayview Estate


Bayview Estate
By The Bay Needleart
stitched on 28ct Silkweaver Solo
with DMC Floss
Stitched by Lynn
chart found here

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Joy


Joy Ornament
Lilybet Designs
32 ct Willow Green Belfast Linen, GAST and DMC Floss, Dress It Up! Star Button
Stitched by Carol

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Spiritual Snowman bookmark


I know that's a weird title but this freebie didn't have a name!
Stitched on Sugar Maple Fabrics-not sure what color! sorry.
Stitched with recommended DMC threads
Freebie is here.
Stitched by Tracey.

The Stag


The Stag Ornament
Helga Mandl Designs
R&R Reproductions 28 ct French Vanilla Linen, DMC Floss, and Bead-It Beads
Stitched by Carol

Monday, November 16, 2009

Snowman


Christmas ornament


fabric: hemp
thread: Anchor 01, 46, 245; metallic (golden) thread

stitched by Isadora

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Isabelle Vautier Thread Keeper and Biscornu


Isabelle Vautier
DMC 815, Glass Pearl Beads, Mill Hill Beads
Stitched by Anita D

Chilly's Gift


Chilly's Gift
Stitchy Kitty
Fabric: Aida14 with gold metalik
Thead: DMC, Madeira Lana
stitched by: Elena

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pearls & Rosebuds Fob


Pearls & Rosebuds Fob
The Drawn Thread
28 ct Cameo Rose Cashel Linen, DMC Floss<
Stitched by Carol

Halloween Biscornu


Halloween Biscornu
design by Barbara Ana
Fabric: 14 count Aida
Thead: DMC
stitched by: Elena

New Year in Russian language


New Year in Russian language
design by Elena.
Fabric: 18 count Aida
Thead: DMC
stitched by: Elena

Monday, November 9, 2009

Peace Angel


Peace Angel Ornament
Prairie Schooler
32 ct White Belfast Linen, DMC Floss and RG Petite Treasure Braid
Stitched by Carol for Edgar for Christmas Ornament Swap

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Free Bookmark from Kustom Krafts Inc.

Hi everyone! (Dyan waving)

We thought you might like our " Autumn Splendor" bookmark to stitch. We offer freebies to stitch in our monthly newsletter.

This photo doesn't show the long ribbon tail but you can see the full photos with the pattern and finishing instructions.

www.kustomkrafts.com/autumnbookmark.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Stitching everyone!

Dyan
www.kustomkrafts.com

Friday, November 6, 2009

Covered box


Covered box stitched by Lynn B
using DMC variegated thread on linen.
Cross stitch grid designed by me, information
regarding free cross stitch pattern and contents
can be located here.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Quaker stocking


Christmas ornament
design by Zinaida

fabric: Aida
thread: Anchor 46 & 47, metallic (golden) thread

stitched by Isadora

Friday, October 30, 2009

Halloween needlebook and pinkeep


Halloween pinkeep and needlebook stitched by Lynn B
Needlebook 1 over 1 and pinkeep stitched 2 over 2 using DMC threads.
Polymer clay handmade pins. ( Inspiration can be found on You Tube for fimo clay)
Free pattern for cross stitch can be found here.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Needleroll




fabric: Aida
thread: Anchor 13

stitched by Isadora (more pictures on my blog)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Needle case




Neddle case

©À mon Ami Pierre

32ct DMC linen & DMC floss

Stitched by Mercedes

Pink Ribbon




Pink ribbon pinkeep
©Romy in Austria.
28 ct lugana & DMC floss
Stitched by Mercedes


Apron Magnet



Plastic canvas apron magnet

©Labores de Mercedes

Plastic canvas & DMC floss

Stitched by Mercedes

Friday, October 23, 2009

Bloom pinkeep


Bloom pinkeep stitched on linen, using DMC threads, trimmed with
silver butterflies.
Stitched by Lynn B
Lizzie Kate design can be found here

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

If the Shoe Fits

'If the Shoe Fits' by My Nifty Needle
(wording omitted)
Mystery 28ct opalescent evenweave from Polstitches
Called for DMC floss
Home made cording using DMC floss
3/8" ribbon in orange and purple
Large black, faceted button
Finished as an ornament
Stitched & finished by Sadie for Aubree

Biscornu and fob


design by Stich-Creations

fabric: aida
thread: Anchor 410 and 13

stitched by Isadora (more pictures on my blog)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Quaker stocking

Quaker stocking freebie part2


Fabric: hand dyed Linda
Threads: DMC
Designed and stitched by: Zinaida
Chart is here

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Comedy Dog



Pincushion


fabric: hemp
thread: Anchor

stitched by Isadora

Friday, October 16, 2009

Wildflower Hearts





Scissor Fob, Scissor Pocket, Biscornu

Lieselotte
Cashel (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Caron Wildflowers and Waterlilies, Perlen

Spring Garden


Scissor Fob, Scissor Pocket, Card

Catherine Strickler / Caron Collection
(Chart is no longer available)


Lieselotte
Zählstoff (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Anchor Garn, Perlen

Pretty Garden Motif


A little Notebook


Lieselotte
Zählstoff (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Anchor Garn, Perlen



Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Halloween Friends


Halloween Friends
32 count Belfast white linen
DMC threads used
Stitched by Heidi
Freebie found here

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Owl on an Egg

Pattern found here
Done on linen with most of the recommended threads-had to substitute one or two with another overdyed equivalent. 
JABC button

Stitched by Tracey
Designed by Bent Creek

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Halloween Oct Newsletter



Freebie available this month on the new Kustom Kraft Newsletter
Stitched on 14 ct Black Aida
Finished into a box stitch by Mare

Monday, October 5, 2009

Pumpkin Etui

Pumpkin etui needlebook part1


Fabric: hand dyed linen
Threads: DMC
Designed and stitched by: Zinaida
Chart is here

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Halloween Costume


Designer is Birds of a Feather


Stitched on perforated paper by Tracey

Mini SAL ABC Chat

ABC Miaou

Designer: La Sorcière Rouge

Fabric: 28ct raw linen
Thread: The Gentle Art

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Home is Where the Snow Flies


Home is Where the Snow Flies by Val's Stuff


Stitched on MCG Textiles Linen with DMC threads



No link for the freebie- was a handout from a shop!

(hope I did this right, it's my first post!)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Prairie Schooler ABC Bird Floss Ring Tag

Prairie Schooler ABC Bird
Belfast Linen and DMC
Stitch by Anita D

Monday, September 21, 2009

Prairie Schooler ABC Santa Pinkeep

Prairie Schooler ABC Santa
Finished as a Pinkeep
DMC and linen
Stitched by Anita D

Friday, September 18, 2009

Seasons - Spring


32 count Belfast linen
DMC threads
Spring season
Stitched by Heidi
Freebie is here

Friday, September 4, 2009

Full Moon


Freebie from Elizabeth's Designs.


Stitched and framed by Robin.

My Simple Heart...for you



Freebie from Samsarah Design Company... 2006 Nashville Needlework Show. Buttons from Just Another Button Company.




Stitched and framed by Robin.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Winter Blues

Winter blues 2

Designer: Michelle Lutzen for Stitchy Kitty

Fabric: 25ct light blue Lugana
Thread: Crescent Colours

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Rose


Design:
Rose
Designer: Cathy Roy
Fabric: 32 count white linen
flora backing fabric
Threads: DMC
Finish: Pillow
Stitched by: Sandrajay