Lake Co Fair (continued)

Needlecraft II
Counted Cross Misc - Miniature Item

A Sampler Pinkeep
c.2002 The Heart's Content, Inc.
Maureen Appleton

This is stitched over one thread (miniature stitching).
I used dyed ribbon from Pat Winter to edge this itty bitty pinkeep.


Needlecraft II
Counted Cross Misc - Pillow

Forest Song
Designed by Elizabeth Foster
c.2000 Elizabeth's Designs

I used suggested fibers on 25-count raw linen by Zweigart
(the green leaves are stitched with Sheep's Silk,
Dark Moss, The Thread Gatherer
The fiber & charm were with the pattern.


Needlecraft II
Counted Cross Misc - Not Specified Above

Herbal Sachet
Lavender; Loyalty & Devotion
The Victoria Sampler
c.2002 Thea Dueck

Front: 62H x 40W. 28ct Antique White Cashel Linen. Kreinik #4 Braid #002; DMC #12 White Perle Cotton; AVAS #1343 (purple); DMC Floss 210, 501, 502, 3813, blanc, 208; Mill Hill beads; Needle Necessities #178 Coventry Gardens.

Porter Co Fair (3 of 4) Results

506--Counted Thread Work
f. Other (not suitable for framing) ex: pillows, afghans

Forest Song
Designed by Elizabeth Foster
c.2000 Elizabeth's Designs

I used suggested fibers on 25-count raw linen by Zweigart
(the green leaves are stitched with Sheep's Silk,
Dark Moss, The Thread Gatherer
The fiber & charm were with the pattern.

Comment by Judge: "cute. good execution"

Section 109--Wearable Art
d. Bead Accessories

Filigree Victorian Rose
Mill Hill Jeweled Bar Pin (kit)

Comment by Judge: "Very well done. great design & pattern. good craftsmanship"

Section 101 -- Special Occasion (any Holiday, Special Event)
e. Wearable Art

Love
c.Birds of a Feather

Stitched over one thread on 32-count linen w/Anchor floss

Comments by judge: "how cute. nice details & good craftsmanship"

Needlework & book news:

IMO, the Flowers & Friends Stitching Club patterns are great. Not only are the designs delightful, the patterns are large, diagrams are large, and who could possibly resist the little birds?Forest SongDesigned by Elizabeth Fosterc.2000 Elizabeth's DesignsI used suggested fibers on 25-count raw linen by ZweigartBarbara, the green leaves are stitched with Sheep's Silk Dark Moss (The Thread Gatherer). That fiber & charm were with the pattern.Imagine this little thing has been sitting in my closet for eight years, and is finally STITCHED! I have too many WIPs tucked here-n-there!- - - - - - - - -
Is the lace being read, bobbin lace?? Sounds like it might be... Has anybody read this one yet? I've heard a lot about it & read an excerpt / first chapter. Sounds like there is another book, sequel, being released, too. Please advise if this is a no-miss!!!Web Site here
Blog here
I cannot help wonder how much is about bobbin lace making vs a mystery or whatever. Next time I'm at the bookstore, I'll have to look this one up. The library has it on order and a ton of requests.Like I need another book on my pile of must-reads!!! ---------- Looks like the next novel in this series is a story that includes recipes.
It is being released in October. The Quilter's Kitchen by Jennifer Chiaverini

Forest Song

Forest Songc. 2000 Elizabeth's DesignsI did have time for some stitching this week-end. I have some stitching (maybe tomorrow) before completing this wonderful design---------I enjoy Martha Stewart e-mails & this was yesterday's organizational tip of the day ... how cute!!!Sewing Kit in a Jar

Fun at the Fair : )

Earlier today, GF Sue D (w/o blog) & I visited the Lake County Fair. In the Family Arts & Crafts Building, Deanna Bassett was demonstrating. I learned how to make a lanyard (I think spelled correctly) using beading wire, crimping tool (crimp the beads to hold the whole thing in place), and lanyard. We chose a charm, beads, spacer beads, and woo-la ... A nifty purse decoration : ) I like the way it turned out!Friday, there are knitting & crocheting demos. Saturday, Quilting demos. Sunday, Locker Hooking + Quilting. I looked up Locker Hooking on-line. Is this interesting or what???
More progress on Forest Song. And, yes, this design has birds in the corners & a beautiful bird's nest charm in the center.
Ha Ha. And, yes, I have made small progress on my M.Garry Flatfold. I made the small scissors fob! I hope to get the cording made tonight & start stitching the inside pocket.

WIP

Forest Songc.2000 Elizabeth's DesignsFlowers & Friends Stitching Club
Found another of those older WIPs. This is such an awesome design. I HAVE to finish it


And, the Milkpaint Sampler by Mary Garry is available. I found a few (on-line) places selling the kits. I made a sketch of what I'm planning to do with the inside, selected some material, felt, etc. & will get moving on the finishing.

Flowers & Friends

Flowers & FriendsDesigned by Elizabeth Fosterc.1999 Elizabeths Designs
Stitch Count 35 x 40. Stitched on 32ct Waterlilies Linen with DMC floss: #520, #522, #931, #3041, #3823. This graph says "Thank you for being a member of Flowers & Friends '98!" Might be a cute pinkeep. Maybe I'll get around to finishing it into a pinkeep one of these years!!!

I spent some time in Michigan City, IN this afternoon. More about my trip to Bluestem Beads & Lubeznik Center for the Arts HERE.

My 2007 Porter Co Fair Results - Part One

Country Gardenc.2004 Blackbird DesignsDesigned by Alma Allen
Stitched with WDW Camellia, Cocoa, Schneckley, Angel Hair -- GAST Dried Thyme on 32ct Sand Belfast Linen. 65wx71h.
Comments by Judge: Pretty. Delicate.

Betsy's Butterflyc.2000 Elizabeth's Designs (Little Leaf) KitDesigned by Elizabeth Foster
Stitched with pc#8-758; pc#12-3743; MH beads 02001; Substituted the 'Spanish Moss' Needle Necessities with Week's Dye Works Dried Sage (b/c of the linen color); cotton floss as suggested. Charm included with kit. 50x50. Used craft-seed 11/0 beads, crystal peach, from Hobby Lobby on the outside edge. Stitched on 28 ct champagne linen.
Comments by Judge: Cute & nicely stuffed. Nice stitches. Clever use of beads.


Herb Gardenc.2004 Little House NeedleworksDesigned and written by Diane Williams
Stitched with dmc floss on 28 ct lilac cashel linen per pattern.
Comments by Judge: Cute! Cute verse - good job on cross stitch - nice frame.

Found it!

Thank you for your kind comments & suggestions. I forget that FINISHING just takes time, patience, & practice.

I've been looking all over for this project: Betsy's Butterfly designed by Elizabeth Foster of Elizabeth's Designs c.2000.

I stitched this as a gift for my Mom. One afternoon, she came over with her stitching supplies ... was working on Betsy's Butterfly!! I never told her I had stitched this for her!! (no, she doesn't like computers or read blogs)

I used 28ct champagne linen - substituted the Spanish Moss for Week's Dried Sage - and found some 11/0 Peach seed beads for the edge.

I tried something different for the charm in the center. I didn't have paper to stabilize the linen; however, had felt on hand. Put felt under the linen front & stitched that butterfly into place thru the felt & linen -- the charm does NOT move.

Pulling the next item out for finishing in a minute. I'm determined to get these things FINISHED FINISHED FINISHED. (My finishing song)