Stasi's Stitch Stroll 824-828

 Well, it's been a fairly lovely beginning to the fall season, though this past week found us back to lower summer temps. I'm so ready for my jeans and sweaters!!!

 In that spirit, my first finish to share is Winter Comes by Heartstring Samplery. I bought this as a kit from the Homespun Needlework page back in the beginning of 2022. It is stitched on 32 ct. black Belfast with WDW fibers. I finished the stitching on 9/8 and started the hunt for a frame. I stumbled upon this one at Hobby Lobby. It had a print in it that I thought I could easily remove and that sweet scalloped edge. 

Alas...that was NOT the case!!! The scalloped edge was a thick paper and was fused to the canvas print. I tried to pry them apart but it all just ripped. Luckily, I was still happy with the beaded edge, looks like snowballs!

I was able to buy glass at Michael's, so it is protected....I figured the black would attract lots of dust.

I have been working on some patriotic pieces to honor our Semiquincentennial. First up is Liberty by WTNT....stitched on a 46 ct. mystery linen with a combo of fibers. 

Second, is Flag Folk by Notforgotten Farm. I had the perfect frame for this in my stash...bought over 20 years ago when I worked at Twisted Threads (still had price tag on it). But, this entailed adjusting the pattern a bit to fit the frame.  So, it was stitched on 46 ct. WDW Confederate grey linen and I had to leave out some of the design. But it worked out and I love it! 

I finally stitched my animal cracker, Bobbin, by Stacy Nash. It seems they are addictive from all the "collections" I see on FB and IG. Stitched on 36 ct. BOAF Sandpiper with WDW fibers. I used a real needle with a bobbin charm hanging from it and she sits upon a vintage bobbin. 

I also sticthed and finished a needlebook, Autumn Rose by La D Da. This was a kit and sticthed on 36 ct. Winter Wheat by FArm Girl Dry Goods with DMC and WDW fibers. Finished with supplies provided in the kit.

I recently went to OCMD with by brother and SIL. The condo where we stayed had this hanging on the wall...pretty cool.

Went to an antique store in Berlin and found this sweet little petit point coin purse....says it was made in Austria.

In closing, I was lucky to be able to attend Lori's fall Open House at Notforgotten Farm this past Saturday. Here are some photos of her shop:

Look at all the "littles"!!!

All of her models .......  and the wools....a feast for the eyes!!! I'm not a rug hooker, but they are luscious!!!

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Stitch Stroll 822-823

 Stopping by with a couple finishes...one of which was almost the death of me. LOL  But first, a fun stitch by Pineberry Lane called In Full Bloom.

This was a and was stitched on 36 ct. R&R Ligonier Latte linen with WDW fibers. The finishing fabric and chenille trim was included.

Now, what I may consider my most challenging finish to this date.....The Berry Thief by Jackie DuPlessis. I bought this on the second hand market, so never had the benefit of an actual class/instruction from Jackie. My friend, Sara, and I had decided to work on it together and over the course of five years, we managed to get the stitching done. That was the easy part!!! Lots of fiddly sewing, seam ripping, reading and rereading instructions, reworking, countless hours and it's DONE!!! I am so proud of myself for sticking with it and getting all the smalls done and in their assigned home...the shaker box bottom. So, here you go......

We were given the bottom of a shaker box that had tiny holes drilled around it's top edge. I then attached some William Morris, Berry Thief, fabric to it with petite cuts of ribbon. I made beaded "berries' and added to the ends of the drawstrings. 

Overall shot of smalls that go inside.

Fronts of Tri-fold Needle Case and Button Pouch

Sara and I preferred our scissors to be on the inside, so we each found a little "berry" related saying to put on the back section. we then moved the scissor page to the inside.

Front  and back of Button Pouch

Inside of Button Pouch. We were given sweet little button cards to insert in the pockets that we sewed tiny MOP buttons on. Note the beaded berry pulls again.

Smalls clockwise:   Berry Needlebook, Berry Tape Measure, Berry Pins holder, Clover cutter container

There is a 60" tape measure rolled up, with a berry on top[...not sure it will ever be unrolled!!! 

Whew!!! I am so happy to have this completed and glad I had the skills in my "wheelhouse" to do it. A thanks to all my teachers, over the years, who shared their finishing techniques with me. 

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Stitch Stroll 810-820

 I have been on a finishing tear this past week. I have to be in the mood for finishing, but my pile was getting deep and most were ornaments/smalls, so easily knocked out. Of course after I had to go through stash to find the right backing fabrics, ribbons, etc.. 

First up are Folk Art Ornaments by Tapestry Barn. They were stitched on 25 ct. black Dublin with DMC. These will be my ornaments for the four older grands...that is if I can bear to give them away!!!

Aren't these backing fabrics fun???

Next up is Botanical Bee by Hands on Design. I made this into a pin wheel...stitched on 36 ct. Seaspray by Seraphim Fabrics with WDW. Sorry, but the photo is washed out; the fabric and fibers colors are much brighter in person. 

Then we have Home is Where My Samplers Are by The Scarlett House...stitched on 40 ct. WDW Beige with Vikki Clayton silks. I mounted this on a small board I got, at some point, from Hobby Lobby. 

Next, we have I Stitch by Teresa Kogut. I did this on a 40 ct. mystery linen with DMC. I found the frame at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section. It was only $6.80 and I just had to fudge a bit by sewing the button band at the bottom. I'm going to be checking there for frames more often....sometimes you get lucky!

Finally, I have the four Christmas Angel Ornaments by Birds of a Feather. These were stitched on 28 ct. Tiny Neutral Snowflakes by Fabric Flair with GAST. I'm keeping these for myself!!! LOL

Now back to my regularly scheduled stitching....these hot, humid days have allowed for lots of stitching time. I run errands/do chores in the AM and then confine myself to the AC for the remainder of the day.

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Stitch Stroll...... 809

 

Just finished framing this, myself, in a frame I found in the discount section of Hobby Lobby. It was a gift from Claudia at Dutch Treat Designs after a lecture at the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild. I stitched it on 36 ct BOAF Sandpiper with AVAS silks…. Over one. I used a full cross…. looking back I’m not sure why I did, but maybe the dark colors weren’t covering to my liking. It would have gone a lot faster with a tent stitch!!! LOL. 

I started this in September of 2023 and finished it last week. The size is 5X7. I had to add the lace at the bottom to make it fit!

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Stitch Stroll 804-808

 A few recent finishes....framed by me with no glass (I usually use glass but was avoiding going out in the heat to get pieces cut at the hardware store).

First up is Spooky Halloween by the Bright Needle. I had this chart for awhile and recently found the frame for sale on FB. I nabbed it and proceeded to stitch the design, over one on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha with GAST, and one, VMSS fibers. I think it's an old Hog River frame.

Next up is a four seasonal series by The Drawn Thread. I had chosen Spot of Summer as my June project for Cross Stitch Camp hosted by Sherri, the Colorado Stitcher. The prompt was to stitch something that reflected when you liked to stitch...day or night. I love to stitch any time of the day, but I stumbled across this chart in my stash and decided it was the one! Stitched on 36 ct. Light Sand Edinborough with Anchor floss.

So, when I came across this chart, I also found the other three seasons, all kitted up from when I bought them in the mid 90's!!!! I decided to get 'em done! They were quick stitches and I've always loved them. I had the perfect frame in my stash, so it all fell together nicely. Here are the four framed......

Spot of Winter   36 ct. Rue Green Edinborough with Anchor floss

Spot of Spring   36 ct.  Cream Edinborough with Anchor floss

Spot of Autumn  36 ct. Summer Khaki Edinborough with Anchor floss

So happy to have these framed and soon to be hanging on a wall !!! Thirty years was too long to wait!!!

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Stitch Stroll 800-804

 Stopping by for a quick visit to share some recent finishes. These were all gifts and have been received.

First up is Strawberry Pin Book and Strawberry Pin Keep by Quaint Rose Needlearts. Both were stitched on 36 ct. Cream Edinborough with CC, GAST and Anchor threads.

Next up is A Second Helping of Strawberry Sweeties by Wendy KC Designs. There's a pin cube and a needlecase...both stitched on 32 ct. Flax linen with Belle Soie silks, Rainbow Gallery metallic and NPI silk. 

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

PS  For those of you who were following me during the time my older daughter was going through her adoption process, here is a photo of James at his high school graduation. We are so proud!!! 

PS. Two weeks later I am realizing that I still had May on my calendar!!!! I'll blame it on the heat!!!