Halloween cross-stitch

I didn't get a chance to post about my Halloween finishes, which were fun to stitch and I'm surprised that I got these done. I was also stitching When Witches Go Riding by Prairie Schooler, but I didn't get that one finished. So I'll put that away for now.

Halloween Mix & Match by Lori Holt.

I didn't have all the original block patterns, instead I substituted other blocks from her other cross-stitch patterns, but I used the color palette for this pattern. I love how it turned out. Stitched on 14 count oatmeal Aida, DMC floss.

Happy Halloween by Silver Creek Samplers.

I found this pattern in a back issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine, but I saw that this pattern is still available at Fat Quarter Shop. I stitched this on 18 count oatmeal Aida, DMC floss.

Spooky by Heart in Hand.

This is a free pattern from their newsletter. It's a quick stitch and I probably could have it done in a day, but it took me three days. Stitched on 28 count Monaco, DMC and Classic Colorworks floss

Field Mouse Hollow designed by Brenda Gervais.

 

Actually, I finished this last year, but I forgot to add the shoe laces! I posted on instagram as a finish! So technically I finished it this year, haha. For the laces, it called for Weeks Dye Works pearl cotton in Light Khaki, which I didn't have. I have DMC 676 pearl cotton, so I that's what I used. It's a gold color. Stitched on 28 count Monaco, I used a combination of DMC and Classic Colorworks floss.

Thank you for stopping by and hopefully I'll have something new to share within the next few days. Happy stitching!

Stitch Maynia Days 29, 30 and 31 and July Sew Sampler

The last three projects for Stitch Maynia are WIPs which one of them I started just before Christmas, it's small enough and I thought I would be done with it in time for Christmas. Well, it didn't happen. That would be Wintry Woodsy from Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine.

Day 29 - Checking it Twice, Country Cottage Needleworks

Stitch on 28 count Monaco with DMC floss.

Day 30 - Wintry Woodsy, PNPS Magazine stitched on 28 count Evenweave with DMC Floss

Day 31- More Chocolate Bunnies, Hands On Design stitched on 28 count Monaco with DMC floss

It would be nice if I could get the Christmas ones done before Christmas, but I don't know. I think I took on too many projects!

I re-subscribed to Sew Sampler from the Fat Quarter Shop. I received my July box yesterday and I'm so excited with what was inside! There was a pattern for project bags and a cute sewing-themed fat quarter bundle, Blooms & Bobbins. Also a handbag zipper by Annie, which I wanted to try out. They're other goodies, too. I want to get started on the project bag, I was thinking about making some more anyway. yay! There is a waiting list, but it seemed to go by quickly. I think I waited about 2 months to start receiving my first monthly subscription.

Have a great day! I'll post more shares tomorrow.

Cross stitch finishes and Stitch Maynia plans

Good Morning! I can't believe how quickly April went by, it just flew. Anyway I have three finishes this month. I still need to frame them. I'm currently stitching "More Chocolate Bunnies" by Hands On Design, but I think I'll stop for now and finish preparing for Stitch Maynia. I just about have it nailed down, just need to gather up flosses and cloth, but at least I have the first week covered. This is something new to me, it will be my first year. I never heard of Stitch Maynia until a few months ago and I thought "hey, I can do that", besides I really don't have that much going on and I need some new patterns since I'm cross-stitching again. You don't have to have every floss color to start stitch maynia. I think it will be fun to join in since I don't have any friends that cross stitch. Well, my daughter does ... sometimes. These patterns came from Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine.

Spring

Hare Sampler

Welcome Spring

You can learn more about Stitch Maynia over at Fat Quarter Shop, on the Jolly Jabber blog. 

Okay, here are my plans for Stitch Maynia 2019, hopefully I can stick to my plan. I'll post pics as the days go on.

1. Farm Fresh Cherries, Little House Needleworks
2. Less is More, Jardin Prive
3. Snowy String, Lizzie Kate
4. Cock-a doodle-do, Barbara Ana Designs
5. Autumn Tree, Barbara Ana Designs
6. Witch Ride?, Barbara Ana Designs
7. Pumpkin Spice Farm, Hands On Design
8. Pumpkins for Sale, Little House Needleworks
9. Field Mouse Hollow, With Thy Needle and Thread
10. Happy Farm Girl, Lori Holt
11. Frida, Barbara Ana Designs
12. Plum Pudding,With thy Needle and Thread
13. Pumpkin Hollow Farms, Little House Needleworks
14. Babushka's Blossoms, Plum Street
15. Santa Knows, Teresa Kogut
16. Be Thankful, Country Cottage Needleworks
17. July Cottage, Country Cottage Needleworks
18. August Cottage
19. September Cottage
20. October Cottage
21. November Cottage
22. December Cottage
23. January Cottage
24. February Cottage
25. March Cottage
26. April Cottage
27. May Cottage
28. June Cottage
29. Santa's List by Country Cottage Needleworks WIP
30. Wintry and Woodsy by Melody Gilmore WIP
31.  More Chocolate Bunnies by Hands On Design WIP

I know, it's a long list, but I need a challenge and I'm retired, so why not? It's going to be fun!

Well, until tomorrow have a wonderful day and happy stitching!