Viceroy by Jennifer Colby
From her “Birds and Animals in Cross-Stitch” book. I had to sub out the color scheme because I started before my stash arrived from Holland and I could not find the called-for DMC colors here at The...
View ArticleSpotted Dog by Prairie Schooler
From the “Christmas Past” leaflet using suggested DMC on ivory Aida. I could stitch this one with the ‘right’ colors because my stash finally arrived. Had to stitch this one like a madwoman, really...
View ArticleWabbit’s Wonder by Sheepish Designs
I’ve stitched this sweetie for an Easter exchange. I used my own choice of colors (mainly GAST): Pomegranate (heart), Briar Rose (buds), Sweet Pea (flower), Straw Bonnet, Harvest Basket, and Shutter...
View Articlemystery French design
Ages ago, I got this little cut-out freebie from a French designer with an order I placed online someplace (pretty good on details, aren’t I?) and I thought it would be perfect for the Arbor Day...
View Articleblackbird designs, smalls from Loose Feathers designs
Here are the two smalls I made for an exchange in the BBD exchange group.
View Articlemary garry, seasonal mementoes
Finished as a simple, prim needlebook using overdyed wool on the outside and a high-quality piece of white wool felt from Vikki Clayton to hold the needles on the inside. I used a couple of vintage...
View ArticleAbby Cadabby
I scanned an image of Abby Cadabby into my PCStitchPro 9 program and ‘cleaned it up’ a lot to produce the design for this charity quilt square for Cole’s Quilts. Despite all the cleaning up, there was...
View Articlemy baby brother, my design
Nick came home from school with a poem he said was about Arden and it quickly become a family favorite. (Note that the actual author is Bruce Lansky.) In fact, I liked it so much that I modified it...
View ArticleLittle Lamby by Brightneedle
Although it’s called Little Lamby, I didn’t stitch the lamb that was intended for the center of the heart, LOL. I personalized it with the initials of the friend I made it for, and put the year and my...
View ArticleMy Tuckaway Shoulder Bag by Olde Colonial Designs
As you can see here, I modified this design. I didn’t want to use the included charm, and the over-one alphabet just didn’t do anything for me, so I used “Improve each Shining Hour” from the poem by...
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