Gingher's Designer Series

Mike (the Gingher Guy),
Mike & Carol's Internet Store,
found some
Gingher Alyssa
4" scissors from the Designer Series

(they have other scissors, too)

I'm so happy.

I have a pattern for the
Alyssa scissors

(I think House of Stitches still has a few patterns)

Yep, I put my scissor order in : )

Good excuse for me to go thru
the closet & unearth my pattern ....

My Lake Co Fair Results, Part One

Stay Tuned ... more tomorrow:

Red Desert Scissor Pocket2006 Limited Edition designed to house Gingher's Lanell 4" scissorsc. The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio 2006
Stitch Count: 130H x 31W. Stitched with #74 Red Dust Silk Thread and #29 Nullabor Cotton Thread by Dinky Dyes on 28-count Cashel Vintage Linen. Stitched per kit. 3/8" copper button. Beautiful cotton lining : )

Soweth Samplerc.Birds of a Feather, SAM202
Stitch Count: 81w x 81H. Stitched with Weeks Dye Works Rum Raisin, Schneckley, Terra Cotta, Cinnabar, Cocoa, Conch, Celadon, Dried Sage, & Dolphin on 29 count Natural Glenshee Linen. IMO - the frame & Dolphin fiber are a perfect match ... more blue than the picture reflects.

Close-up
Peyote Stitch in-the-round NecklaceGCC Course: Fun w/Beads and Peyote Stitch by Margaret Fleming
A couple years ago, I learned how to do the peyote in-the-round from an EGA course. {see yesterday's post} At that time, I made a scissors fob using this beading technique. I tried multiple times to make the necklace without any success. This Summer, I made new cording (DMC #822 pc #5) in the perfect size for the beads I chose. I used Green Iris 8/0 #2028 + natural 11/0 #431 seed beads and Sil Lined Turquoise + Iris Blue Delicas. "S" silver clasp. This is over 30" & IMO - looks better on, than laying on the table : )

Bumble Bee Innc.2001 Mill Hill - Spring Bouquet Pins VIII MHSB63
Stitch Count: 26W x 28H. Used DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads & Mill Hill Treasures on perforated paper per kit. Felt on back.

SAL news

I stayed up until 1:30 a.m. [earlier this morning] trying to get the set finished. After pinning the cord in place, I quit for the day! Needed some sleep. Tonight, I plan to sew the cord on after the evening meal.

This is the first time I've used Dinky Dyes threads. This project was stitched with Red Dust (silk) & Nullabor (cotton) 'Hand dyed Australian threads'.

The scissor pocket and needlebook are all done. ta da! I used the lighter color silk for the cord on the scissor pocket. Other than changing the cord color, I followed the finishing directions on the scissor pocket provided on the pattern.

This is the inside of the needlebook & the scissor pocket. The scissors fit nicely inside.

Myrna: Thanks again for sending me all these materials. If you look at the 1st picture, you'll see I used everything (but a couple strands of thread). The kit was excellent! The lining material matches nicely. I'm thrilled to have this lovely set!

"Finishing" Part One

When Myrna & I started the weekly scissor pocket SAL, we were guessing 2 weeks for stitching and 2 weeks for "finishing". For me, it took 3 weeks to stitch & this is my 2nd week for the finishing. This photo shows: Interfacing has been ironed inside + the cotton fabric is pressed & pinned, & idea where to sew the button in place. Myrna suggested adding the button & cord before sewing the lining in place [sounds like good advice].

Second Photo: Shows the needlebook front, scissor fob basted together, and the 'french vanilla' color felt. I want to finish the needlebook similar to the one in the top-middle of the photo ... I plan to use a buttonhole edge with the light silk. Using a sharp needle, I'd stitch thru the linen & lining at the same time. Inside will have the cotton lining (currently folded on the edges & pinned in place) AND the felt added last.

This is the back of the scissor pocket. I like the progress I've made so far.

To do: Tonight, I want to get the button sewn on, make cording & tack on the pocket, sew in the lining, stitch the sides shut. PLUS, I want to sew the fob shut, make a cord for the fob & attach it in place. The needlebook will need a buttonhole edge with silk & add the felt. With DH at a meeting tonight, I just might have this all completed.

SAL update

Close up - the silk colors are so pretty.



Ta Da!

Scissor Pocket SAL

I thought I'd have all the stitching done ... wrong! Maybe next week :D I have started a small fob, too.

Not sure I like the border & motif -- I have enough linen to try it again without the border.

To view other stitchers working on this project, see sidebar.

The answer is Cetaphil

Today's SBQ was suggested by Lee and is:

As we all know, stitching in the winter can really be rough on the hands. What do you do to treat your hands well in the cold winter months? Do you have any suggestions for creams or soaps? Or perhaps a special regimen that you would like to share?

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Happy Stitching!
Renée

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A:

scissor pocket SAL

oooooo so pretty. I worked on this twice, yesterday morning & again later in the evening. I've got the border & part of a motif complete.

All stitchers are welcome to join this SAL*. In the sidebar are links to blogs w/other stitchers who are SALing [is that a word?]

Next week, I want to finish the stitching. I might change the back of the pocket. The pattern has '2006', maybe I'll substitute the date for my initials. Have not decided. PLUS, I want to make a small fob using the heart shape motif on the flap.

The weather continues alternating snow flakes and sunshine. The wind is causing wind chills in the 20s. Brrrr.

*Stitch-A-Long

SAL organization in progress

UPDATED: Here is a nicer photo & more info on the design & designer:



The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio c.2006

Found this information:

"Oops! We have been informed of an error in the original printing of the graph for this little pocket. The basting line on the long lefthand side of the pocket graph should have been placed 4 threads from the cross-stitch border instead of 6 threads. We have corrected this error in a subsequent printing. If you have any questions regarding this 'oops' please email Janie direct on janie@thecatswhiskers.net.au"

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Myrna & I are getting ready to stitch Red Desert Scissor Pocket.



We will be starting Oct 11th. Anybody else interested? I am thinking it would be a quick stitch. I looked over the directions/instructions & cannot figure out how to add the cording for the closure. [I'm so DUH w/finishing]

Heard from Barbara; Terri; Cathy; and Melissa who will be stitching along.

Anybody else ???

And, Annette who celebrated her birthday last week, already has her project stitched. Check out her blog for the photo. [oh man, and her BD gift is totally kewl]

"Cool Beans!" ... I've been RAK'd

I received a wonderful surprise in the mail from Myrna : ) The pattern, linen, material (for lining), button & fibers to make a scissor pocket!! I was thrilled & went straight to JoAnn Fabrics for the matching scissors. Found them ON SALE ... Yippie : ) Thank you Myrna for making my day special! (Myrna has Xanga & Blogger accounts)

Aren't the colors unique? One is called Red Dust & the other is Nullabor. Awesome combination.

This is The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio: 2006 Limited Edition Red Desert Scissor Pocket. This was designed to house Jo-Ann's exclusive Ginghers "Lanell" 4" Embroidery Scissors. I cannot wait to stitch up these beautiful motifs & finishing into a scissor pocket.

Myrna, you know me so well : ) I cannot thank you enough!