Sunday, January 27, 2008

Sajou Be Glad



Design: Sajou Be Glad
Fabric: 32 ct Raw Linen Belfast
Threads: DMC 498
Finishing: Stitcher's Wallet
Stitched by: Barbara J

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Bee & Blossom


Fob
Stitshed on Linda 28
Threads DMC colour variations
Designed by Elizabeth's Designs
Stitched byAlexandrina
Chart is available hereElizabeth's Designs

Eliza's Pyn Pillow



Designer: Ellen Chester (With My Needle)
Design: Eliza's Pyn Pillow found here
Fabric: 32ct Belfast Cream
Threads: GAST and WDW
Stitched by: Carol (Just Carol)

Friday, January 25, 2008

Winter


Winter Fob

Trail Creek Farm

Chart found here

32 ct Cream Belfast Linen, GAST Floss

Stitched by Carol S. for Robin

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Erica Michael's Monthly Freebie's...

December finished as a pillow, series complete. Stitched by Lisa
freebie charts found here.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

xoxoxO

San Man Originals
hugs and Kisses
Stitched on 14ct "grape" kool-aid dyed Aida
with DMC 321 and Dmc Variations
Fnished 1/21/08
Stitched by Claudia


Monday, January 21, 2008

Joy

SanMan Originals
from the 12 days of Christmas
Stitched on 14ct Navy Aida
Threads DMC
Finished 1/20/08
Stitched by Claudia

"Love" heart


Designed by Cathie Richardson of Country Garden Stitchery
Stitched on Linda 28 ct
Threads DMC, Mill Hill beads
Stiched by Alexandrina
This Chart last month was available on this site
for free.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Peacock Tapestry Ornament

Here is a Teresa Wentzler freebie found on her site here. It is called Peacock Tapestry Ornament and is 38 h by 38w stitched on 28 count tea dyed linen over 2. I crafted it into this needle box made out of a cardboard avon type box. This is my first post on this blog and I'm looking forward to adding more posts in the future. My name is Tracy and you can visit my blog, The Passion of my Needle, here.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Is Winter Done?

Design: "Is Winter done?" by Erica Michaels
Stitched on: 28count cloudy pink evenweave
Stitched by: AngelSan More pictures here.
The cushion is only 4cm wide, for a 45x45 stitches.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Spring Scissors Keeper

Spring Scissors Keeper
c.The Drawn Thread 1997

Pattern Link HERE

Stitched by Lelia

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Heart Throb

Heart Throb
C.A.Zittel, The Drawn Thread, c.2001

Pattern Link HERE

Stitched by Lelia

Forget-Me-Not Scissors Keeper

Forget-Me-Not Scissors Keeper
Cynthia Zittel, The Drawn Thread

Pattern link HERE

Stitched by Lelia

Bookmark

c.1985 The Prairie Schooler, Inc.
Stitched by Lelia

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Caron Keeper

The Caron Keeper
by Cynthia Zittel of The Drawn Thread
Pattern Link HERE
Stitched by Lelia (Stitches of Life)

Tribal Dragon

Tribal Dragon
Stitched over one on a Silkweaver Solo
Dmc 310 and Needle Necessities Kris Kringle

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Live Well Sampler

Live Well
Designed by Thea Dueck for The Victoria Sampler
Stitched by Marjorie
Pattern Link HERE

Monday, January 14, 2008

Serendipity 1

Finished as a Scissors Fob
Stitched on white Belfast with DMC threads
Designed by Papillon Creations (Newsletter Freebie)
Stitched by Barbara J

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Winter Cardinal


Winter Cardinal Pinkeep

Waxing Moon Designs

Chart available here

30 ct Natural Linen, GAST Floss

Stitched by Carol S. for Karin

Friday, January 11, 2008

A Mon Ami Pierre Peacock freebie!

Stitched on 28 count natural linen using DMC varigated blue thread 2 over 2...iridescent beads added because he is proud, lol. Ribbon trim, and a remnant piece of tartan makes this peacock pillow fit for a king!

http://www.amonamipierre.net/QUAKER%20A%20SIX%20MAINS%20OFFERT.pdf

Motif from the Quaker 6 mains sampler.

Stitched by Lisa

Erica Michael's Monthly Freebie's...





...made into pillows. Stitched on 14 count Fiddlers cloth using 2 strands of DMC cotton, silk, overdyed, and light effects threads (all in some combination or other). Whimsical heart buttons./charms added and finished off with a wonderful wired organdy or fabric ribbon.




link:






Erica Michael's Rainbow Gallery Freebie's























Erica Michael's Monthly Freebie Series



Stitched by Lisa









Batty Witch Hat


Batty Witch Hat
freebie from http://one.witchy.woman.tripod.com/
stitched over one on R+R Reproductions Beach Plum fabric
I added the ribbon and fuzzy stuff at the brim
stitched by Lynn

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Swirlygig


Swirlygig Pinkeep

Bent Creek

32 ct Natural Pearl Linen, GAST Floss

Stitched by Carol S. for Sonya

Sweet Bunny Pillow


Passione Ricamo, over 2 on 18 ct lambswool linen, border of six colors in DMC 4 strands. Stitched flowers in Sampler Threads, attached charms and backed it in Fleece.

Pastel Heart Pillow


Barbara and Cheryl oldie, stitched on 14 ct white aida with DMC. Backing and ruffle in green print calico, attahced matching pink ribbons on each corner.


Lavender Wings Santa - stitched on Floba in Sampler Threads, lenghtened his body, added shoes, blended greens for coat cuffs and bottom, added wood-like buttons to coat and star charm at top, stitched separate ornament over 1 on 28 ct linen "Listen for the Bells" in middle portion, attached with Kreinik gold thread. Made the bag, lined the top with calico print and cuffed it. Caron Collection Noel thread woven through and attached antique beads at the bottom so threads hang nicely. Potpourri added to bottom gives bulk and filled with cinnamon sticks.

Bee Hive


Stitched on 28 ct natural linen in Sampler Threads, added more to vine, changed words on hive, and added a row of specialty stitch top and bottom with scripture verse. Border is Maple Syrup with Kreink metallic backstitched over top in honeycomb pattern. Angel and padlock charms attached. Professionally framed

Apple of My Eye



shop project from Trail Creek Farm, on cream linen stitched with Sampler Threads and Noel overdyed for closure. I added lace, apple charms and cording up the sides.

Angel with Harp


Sam Hawkins design from an old newsletter,
done on 14 ct light blue aida, DMC and Kreinik threads,
trimmed with matching cording.

Dragon of Hope 2005


(yes, I know it's the exact same pattern from the January 2 posting--I couldn't resist!)

28 ct Lilac Linen, DMC Floss, Kreinik #4 Braid
designer: Dragon Dreams
Stitched by Desiree

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Ops!


Ops!

Helga Mandl Designs

available to subscribers of
Wonderful XS World Yahoo Group

Sugar Maple Fabrics 28 ct Ice Crystal Lugana, DMC Floss

Stitched by Carol S. for Heidi

Morning Dragon

Morning Dragon

Morning Dragon
By Dragon Dreams
Sadly no longer available as a freebie, but some retired DD freebies are
being added to PatternsOnline during '08
Stitched with DMC floss and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid on
Picture This Plus 'Moonglow' 28ct opalescent lugana.
Stitched by Kate (Chiasmata)

Paws

Paws Bookmark
Paws
By Dunmani Designs
Stitched with Six Strand Sweet 'Chocolate Covered Raisn' on 14ct lemon Aida
Stitched by Kate (Chiasmata)

Assisi Bookmark #3

Asissi Knotwork Bookmark

Assisi Bookmark #3
by Dunmani Designs
On 16ct White Aida band using DMC floss
Stitched by Kate (Chiasmata)

June Celtic Knot

Knotwork Bookmark

June Celtic Knot
by Ink Circles, available here
Stitch­ed with mystery varigated floss and DMC on
32ct Belfast 'Sky' from Sugar Maple Fabrics
Stitched by Kate (Chiasmata)

Easter rabbit with hyacinth


Easter rabbit with hyacinth
Designer: Ellen Maurer-Stroh
Stitched on 18ct cream aida with DMC floss.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Happy Snowman for Mini Stocking

Stitched on the blue snowflake mini stocking by Charles Craft
DMC floss, Krienik #4

Wee Cradle

The Wee Cradle done in pink for a girl
pattern can be found here.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Dragon of Hope 2005

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Dragon of Hope 2005

Dragon Dreams

Chart found here

32 ct Antique White Belfast Linen, DMC Floss, Kreinik #4 Braid

Stitched by Carol S. for Laura for Fair & Square

Asymmetry Biscornu


"Asymmetry" freebie by Periphaeria Designs
Stitched on 36 ct Grey Flannel linen from Sassy's Fabrics
Dark Abalone hand-dyed silk from Vikki Clayton
Stitched by Mindi for the Stitcher's Lottery

Painted Bunting

Vermillion stitchery 2006 Birds and Butterflies
Stitched on 32 ct white linen
Stitched as part of Round 4 of the F&S Exchange
Stitched by Heidi

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Joy

" Joy" Freebie
Designed by Kay Hanson Cavnar of Lilybet Designs
Stitched by Connie
Some modifications of colors to use what I already had in my stash. I also used
a star charm that I already had instead of the called for red star button.