Weekly update July 3rd, 2022

Hi Everyone,

Stitching:

June started the summer stitching challenge at embroidery.com. Just merit awards this time. I did stitch everyday for the month of June!

continued working on this gem...

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross


 

 

 

Now at 8500 stitches completed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had one long day so instead of my full coverage piece, I started working on :

Hearts of America 5 © The Victorian Sampler - New Mexico
Fabric: 28ct antique white evenweave
Threads: DMC & Kreinik #4
Stitch Count:
Cross Stitch, Back Stitch, French Knot, Long stitch, woven stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

close-up

 

 

 

 

 

 

progress through 7/3...just a bit left to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stash:

Dyeing to Stitch Berry #2 of 3

Etsy order forget me knot fabric for finishing

Etsy order Twin Peaks Primitives PDF Chart (for an upcoming exchange - I plan to stitch one or 2 of the bottom ants)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

Weekly update June 26th, 2022

Hi Everyone, 

All is well. I'm a little late posting. Just enjoying the summer and busy helping Mom.

Stitching:

June started the summer stitching challenge at embroidery.com. Just merit awards this time. 

It's a finish! June 21st...

Seguin Designs Kit
The Lobster Shack ©1988 by Karen M. Hankla
Fabric: 18ct aida
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 73 x 73, 2 over 1
Cross stitch, Fractional, and Backstitch

 Left off the border.

 

 

Then I picked up this...about 100 stitches each day...

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's progress... now at 8200 stitches completed

 

 

 

 

 


Stash:

order from Robin's nest

Macey...

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

Weekly update June 12th, 2022

Hi Everyone,

Stitching:

June started the summer stitching challenge at embroidery.com. Just merit awards this time. 

It's a finish! 

7th..

2021 Let's go sledding Ornament Club #6 (cardinal on branch- lower right) © Annie Belcher (by Annie Beez Folk Art).
Fabric: 14ct brown perforated paper
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 17 x 31, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch
**Modified the bottom for a tag finish

 

 

 

added 100 stitches (Row 10) to

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross
7600 stitches complete

 

 

on the 8th started...

Hearts of America 1 © 2002 Thea Dueck of The Victorian Sampler
Virginia
Fabric: 28ct antique white evenweave
Threads: DMC & Kreinik #4
Stitch Count: 42 x 48, 2 over 2 Kreinik 1 over 2
Cross Stitch, back stitch, algerian eyelet, spring stitch, french knots.

 

 

 

Progress as of the 12th

 

Just a little more to go.. some french knots and a few more sping stitches and cross stitches. 

 

 

 

 

 

I sent out my May exchange.. my partner has received it so here it is....

info: 

May Exchange from the Facebook Group: International Cross Stitch Pen Pals
Theme:Favorite cartoon character or flowers
Challenge: Backstitching

My partner's favorite flower is daisies. 

I love the looney tunes characters.. so when I spotted this design in my book, it was decided... why not combine both themes. 

Looney Tunes WB The Big Book of Cross Stitch © 1998 Leisure Arts, Inc.
Sweet Memories Album (Pepe le Peu)
Fabric: 28ct white evenweave
Threads: DMC ** changed the called for green and yeloow to match my finishing.
Stitch Count: 39 x 51, 2 over 2
Cross Stitch, Backstitch.. Lots of fractional stitches
Instead of Mounting this on a photo album, I chose to cover a composition book. Found this lovely daisy trim.

full exchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stash:

JCS August

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C&C June  Papyrus - I'm amazed at the color difference 28ct lugana vs 40 ct linen.

Threads: Caramel Brownie, Ivy, Denim Blues, Boxwood, Brown Sugar

 

 

 

 

 

Some turkeys in the yard...

 

 

 

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

 

Weekly update February 28, 2022

Hi Everyone,

Waited until today so I could post the end of the challenge. 

Next month (tomorrow) will either be a new project or a new theme for the month....Stay tuned.

Stitching:

Just this one project...

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Now at 7500 stitches complete

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started the challenge at 4900 stitches....

 Love the progress this month!

 

 

 

 

Stash:

None...although I have pre-ordered a few things from the shops (Nashville market)

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

Weekly update February 20th, 2022

Hi Everyone,

I'm a few days behind on my weekly post.Nothing much...just trying to get a few other things done.

Stitching:

Finish #6 for 2022

My partner received her package so now I can share with all of you...

February Exchange from the Facebook Group: International Cross Stitch Pen Pals
Theme: Hearts or Gnomes
Challenge: Add your signature

 

 

 

Cute Gnome Bookmark **Middle motif © NotiCrossStitch (ETSY SHOP)
14ct Light Blue Aida
DMC Threads
Stitch Count (40x40 (approx), 2 over 1

 back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Package that was sent.

 

 

 

 

 

My partner had a problem with her project to me.. so it's on hold for a bit...hopefully it will come in the March package. 

Next I worked on...

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross

 

Now at 6600 stitches (2/20)

 

 

 

 

 

Stash:

JCS April

Crazy Annies Exclusive Annie Beez Folk Art : 12 days of Christmas Stocking Club - February

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour & Cotton February Fabric & Threads of the month... 

Stoneware

Threads: Quarry, Eucalyptus, Lichen, Molasses, Silver Lining

 

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

Weekly update February 13th, 2022

Hi Everyone,

I signed up for the Love2Stitch 2022 challenge at Embroidery.com. 30 minutes a day. One mandatory day (February 27th). Send Love notes to other participants weekly. Starts on February 1st. If you complete the challenge, your trophy will be the stitching and a needleminder.

Stitching:

Just one project to share  this week.  I did finish my February exchange - hope to get it in the mail tomorrow or Wednesday . Then I can share next week (I hope).

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross 

 

 

 

 

 

 5000 stitches on 2/6/2022

Now at 5900 completed.

 

 

 

 

 

Stash: 

None

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.

Weekly update February 7th, 2022

Hi Everyone,

I signed up for the Love2Stitch 2022 challenge at Embroidery.com. 30 minutes a day. One mandatory day (February 27th). Send Love notes to other participants weekly. Started on February 1st. If you complete the challenge, your trophy will be the stitching and a needleminder.

Stitching:
Finish #5 for 2022 - Need to FFO this and about 10 other Valentine /Love projects. ( I was putting all my valentine to be FFO'ed together... Guess I need to spend some time finishing- LOL!)

 

Love © 2019 The Scarlett House
Fabric: 40ct Barnwood PTP
Threads: CC, Weeks, and DMC (I didn't have the black licorice)
Stitch Count: 69 x 53, 1 over 2
Cross Stitch





Sunday I picked up this lovely... It's been too long....

Added another 100 stitches..Row 5.

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross
Now at 5000 completed stitches

 

Finish #6 for 2022

All the stitching is done...now to "finish" it... will show soon.. after my partner receives it.
February Exchange from the Facebook Group: International Cross Stitch Pen Pals

Theme: Hearts or Gnomes
Challenge: Add your signature - opting not to do this...

Cute Gnome Bookmark **Middle motif © NotiCrossStitch (ETSY SHOP)
14ct Light Blue Aida
DMC Threads
Stitch Count (40x40 (approx), 2 over 1

Stash:

Etsy shop - TodyeforfabricsNMore

Quick time from order to dye & mail. This is 18ct opal aida in mossy - For a tiger pattern that I hope to start later  this month.

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week.
Lisa M.

Weekly update August 1st, 2021

Hi everyone, 

Stitching:

Finished the stitching on this.. will add the mustache when I assemble.

Janlynn Collector's Series Kit Aleutian Santa 93-334 © 2002
Designed by Sandy Cozzolino
14ct brown perforated Paper
DMC threads, 2 over 1
Stitch Count:49 x 52
cross stitch

Then on Thursday, I picked up

HAED Mini Quiet Reflection © 2015 Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Lisa Parker
Fabric: 25ct Zweigart Stormy Night
Threads: DMC (89 colors)
Stitch Count: 262 x 308, 2 over 1, full cross

 

 

 When I started at 4700

 

 

Now at 4900 completed

 

 

 

 

 

Had a long day on Saturday as I had errands to run and I had to find a replacement toaster oven for Mom. By the time I got home, it was late and I wasn't up to stitching a confetti area... so I switched it up and started one of the sleds that I got in this week's stash. 

Annie Beez Folk Art Let's go sledding Ornament club #8  Snowman with cardinal © 2021
Fabric: 14 count Brown Perforated Paper
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count:, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's progress. 

I had to stop to look for my DMC 816 that is needed for the cardinal but wasn't on the original floss list.

 

 

 

 

Stash:
Crazy Annie's Monthly - Annie Beez August sleds Let's Go Sledding (shown above)

Inspired Needle order - whale watch kit (chessie & me); WDW king mackerel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reward finish for my Puffin bookmark:  

Artecy Kookaburra Bookmark

 

I'm looking forward to stitching this one. (Getting my threads together)

 

 

 

 

Inspired Needle Backorder:

 Summer House Stitche workes : American Harmony 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hummingbirds have been busy...

 

 

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.