Porter Co Fair (4 of 4) Results

Section 105 -- Toys
a. Stuffed

~*My Favorite Kitten*~ Pinkeep
c ~~primitivebettys~~ / Betty Dekat

I used DMC floss (3721, 3021, 926, 221, 422, 413, 3051) on 32-ct linen
I changed the cross to a heart at the neck, otherwise followed pattern

Comments by Judge: "Very nicely done. Good edge finish. Nice color choices"

Section 507 -- Miscellaneous Needlecraft
a. Combination of Techniques

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.

back: cross stitch & bumble bee charm

Comments by Judge: "attractive bag. delicate handiwork."


Section 101 -- Special Occasion (any Holiday, Special Event)
b. Tree Ornament

Pear Tree
pattern from the 2006 JCS Orn magazine
designed by Diane Williams of Little House Needleworks

I used 32-count Confed Grey Linen with Dried Thyme + Nutmeg (GAST), Amber (WDW), #341 & #375 Anchor floss. The 'pot' is a variation of a freebie from the Workbasket web site

Comments by Judge: "Very nicely done. Good color choices, nice details"

Punch Embroidery Class

My first completed punch projectI used a piece of felt for the back & then added a cord with Weeks Dye Works Pea Coat & DMC 310

I took a punch needle class with Linda Rinkel at House of Stitches in LaPorte, IndianaThe class was for a punch needle pin and I decided to create a fob with the design.
I learned a lot! Linda discussed tracing designs on weaver's cloth, how to set up the project in a hoop, keeping cloth tight, thread the needle punch, create loops of different lengths (makes the image interesting), echo technique, overpunching, and starting/stopping the fibers.

The class kit was complete with a 3-strand Russian Punch needle, Week's Dye Works fibers (Pea Coat x 2, Peach Fuzz, Artichoke), design already printed on the weaver's cloth, needle threaders, felt backing, a pin back, sewing needle, and Susan Bates 5" hoop.



And, this is the next one I am hoping to complete (just need the fibers):

Garden Rabbit, c.2006Designed by Diane Williams, Little House Needleworks

Bookmark ....

Thank You Melody (GF w/o a blog) for giving me this linen. See ... I'm using it for a good cause. And, there is enough linen for a second bookmark.
Barbara: I still didn't finish!!! (see previous post) I had planned to get this all stitched & use a nun edge or buttonhole stitch edge around the outside. DH had the afternoon off & we took a train into Chicago for lunch. I think finishing up two is awesome.

btw, Did you see Blooming Bookmarks and My Brother-My Sister by Diane Williams?? I luv both of them. She is such a talent : )

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.

Herb Garden - finish

Thx for all your kind comments!



All done : ) I'm happy with the way it turned out. Will have to get a frame selected on my next trip to House of Stitches.

Will flip thru my WIPs & think I'll go back to The Gilded Cage. [Barbara: you have a good memory re. The Gilded Cage. When I pull out the project, I'll post the DMC floss numbers I'm using w/link to my original post about the fiber toss.]

Have you visited the Hoffmandis site lately? Did you notice the S.O.S. freebies? Link HERE

I don't understand Mrs. Cat. Never mind she has fresh water in her own bowl. Why go for the DH's drink? Same water - same temperature - it is a mystery. Thx for the LOL comments. And yes, she still curls up in the clementine box on the counter + the skillet when I have it out on the table. This cat keeps us entertained : )

PLUS, I really should get out the premium booklets for the fairs & finalize my entries. I don't have a lot of stitching finished-finished, most are WIPs. If I am going to enter, I need to browse my 'stuff' and see what I can finish in time!

Enjoy the day.

Bees and a bunny ...

WIP photo. Enjoyed working on this one yesterday!

WIPs [progress pics]

Look what I found? At last. It went missing & I found it yesterday. Yippie Skippie. The boys wanted to use the internet at the public library [faster connection] and I sat in my car & stitched in the herbs. After a few cross stitches, I realized some frogging was necessary. Took some stitching out - restitched. This is a darling-cute sampler IMO. Herb Garden by Little House Needleworks. c.2004 Diane Williams. 63w x 96h. I am using the suggested DMC floss on 28-ct lilac linen. (my current traveling project)

Before I located Herb Garden, I finished stitching 'the bird' in Gilded Cage, and plan to keep stitching this project at home. The DMC floss is bright and cheerful. A delight to stitch this delightful piece.

Ornament Finish

This is my version of Pear Tree from the 2006 JCS Orn magazine - designed by Diane Williams of Little House Needleworks. I used 32-count Confed Grey Linen with Dried Thyme + Nutmeg (GAST), Amber (WDW), #341 & #375 Anchor floss. The 'pot' is a variation of a freebie from the Workbasket web site.

If you would like to see this pattern stitched OVER ONE, check out Vonna's blog under her December 13, 2006 post!

I enjoyed participating in the week-end SAL & if you are interested in viewing more ornaments, see theOrnament SAL blog.

Cathy asked about how I plan to finish my freebie - Berthi's Birdbath. I am not sure! I stitched it just for fun. Just for me. I was in the mood for some repro sampler stitching that day.

Pear Tree

This is Pear Tree by Little House Needleworks from the 2006 JCS Orn Mag. I'm using over dye fibers (so far) on 32-ct Conf Grey Linen. Stitching from my stash instead of using the materials suggested.

I started this ornament for the SAL [over the week-end] & realized the border in the pattern was not the same on both sides. So -- had to frog some & restitch some of the border. If not for the re-do ... maybe I would have finished the pears : )

I am gobsmacked by all the stitchers who not only stitched -- they FINISHED their ornaments during the week-end. Quite a feat. And - for those FAST stitchers ... stop laughing at all my slow-poke x's!!!

LOL

A bit more added ...

Stitchie sort of news

This is Berthi's Birdbath -- I really enjoyed working on this motif! I used DMC floss from the pattern on 32-count French Lace Linen.









Progress Picture: This is "Herb Garden" by Little House Needleworks. I haven't done much!!

Thanks for asking about the kids & pets. I have posts about them on my other blog.

Looking for linen ... found cat buttons & overdye fibers!

Did you read Vonna's blog about her linen ... effects from baking it??? And the results were very good! Kewl Beans. Check out her post & picture.

This is my ONE and ONLY try with Apricot Tea. it was a NANI challenge & I decided to use traditional blackwork motifs with non-traditional silk colors. I did manage to get the color I wanted with apricot tea bags & soaking in a large pan.

Does anybody want to be in an e-mail recipe exchange? If yes, send me an e-mail [link in sidebar] I have an e-mail & need to send it to ten people. I have a feeling most of the people I know already are involved. I do have a nice cookie recipe -- a very EASY recipe. So, let me know.

I spent the entire afternoon looking for a scrap of linen .... knew I had a piece of blue-green linen & the hunt was on. Meanwhile, found so many nice patterns, buttons, over dye fibers, etc. Found three cat buttons + the pattern that goes with them!! All in one bag : ) Found 'Moon Garden' pattern -- not sure if I have the linen & over dye stuff. What an enjoyable afternoon!! My closet has many treasures. I'm looking forward to getting some of these going in 2007.

Anna: if you like the LHN I'm working on [YES, there is a row of stitching on that linen - tho the photo is quite krappy] there is another one by LNS you might prefer (totally cute rabbits)

It is called Morning Berries.

Photo from the web site:

I saw this one AND I was so tempted to purchase it; however, opted to work on Herb Garden first!!

Herb Garden

Last night, after the two football games were over ... I started a new stitchie project.

This is Herb Garden c.2004 Designed by Diane Williams, Little House Needleworks. I am using DMC floss on 28-count Lilac Cashel linen. 63w x 96h


This is a photo of the project - from the web site: