progress pics

I forgot who asked, the lettering was suggested to be a WDW in an olive green color. I changed it to a blue-grey.

I often wonder what designers think when they work so hard on putting together a design with colors that 'work', and see where stitchers [like me] make changes ...


I enjoy stitching this one - with the bright & cheerful floss colors. So far, I've used: DMC 581, 580, 166, 3833, 3831, 501, 503. My initials [If I add them] will be in floss close to the linen color. If interested, I had an earlier post re the suggested fibers & substitutions. If you click on the gilded cage label, the older post should pop up.

Thx for all your kind comments & e-mails. I do enjoy pulled thread & it was one of the first needlework techniques I learned after joining EGA/NANI. I took an ICC [independent course] thru EGA & learned a lot of pulled stitches. I have several samples in a notebook. I think using crochet cotton is the answer to fibers breaking -- it is less expensive & a sturdier fiber. Plus, pulling with an even tension makes a difference. How you create the openings is up to you -- as long as the pulling is even, it looks great. More on pulled thread next week.

DH is taking a couple days off work & will be making some changes on our computer. I'll answer your questions & look forward to visiting your blogs early next week!

Birds of a Feather

Another gem I unearthed. Pattern & over-dye floss, sitting in the bag since ... well, since I bought it : ) I've seen this one stitched up & wondered how it would look with the lettering in a different color. I changed the dk green overdye suggested for the lettering & tried WDW Dolphin. It is a nice shade of grey/blue.

Soweth Sampler 81 x 81 c.Birds of a Feather. I'm using Week's Dye Works on 29-count natural glenshee linen.

This is more about counting & spacing ... than stitching! Should look nice once I get the lettering finished & start the vines, leaves & flowers.

Enjoy your week-end.

Tea Cup Pulled Thread Sampler

I attended my first Indiana State Day in Sept 1998. It was a NANI program. This was the project. While I went on a hunt for my LHN missing piece, I found it. I fixed the teacup at the top -- and think I did ok for my first pulled thread piece.
This sampler uses Trebizond silk [mauve colour] and #10 DMC Cebelia [white cotton] on 19-count cork linen.

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.

progress pic - wip

Thanks for stopping by. This is a fun stitch!