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

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 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 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 January 30th, 2022

Hi Everyone, 

Just a quick update...

Still Cold... One night was -13 ° F when I walked Macey.  

DH had his eye exam on Friday & it was snowing (roads covered on the ride home). Thankfully we decided not to shop after the appointment. 

Stitching:

Time to share my exchange for January....

Finish # 3A & 3B for  2022

January Exchange from the Facebook Group: International Cross Stitch Pen Pals

Theme: Sledding
Challenge: The color orange

Winter Wind ©2006 The Prairie Schooler, Inc.
Sledding Individual Ornament
32ct Belfast Linen - Lambswool
DMC Threads
Stitch Count: 30 x 34 , 2 over 2
Cross Stitch
 

 I ran out of DMC3777. So I frogged a bit...made the bird DMC321 and changed the mittens and scarf to orange (920,  I think).

 

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange package

Some warm cider and hot chocolate, maple candies, snowflake ribbon, charm and stickers, and of course a pair of scissors..

 

 

 

 My partner sent me this cute little stitch - from ETSY shop FoxStitchStore.

 

 

Christmas Mouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finish #4 for 2022

Bookmark from etsy store Stitchesloversshop
** Middle BookmarkFabric: 14ct white Aida
Threads: DMC, DMC Diamant (for the white)
Stitch Count: 36 x 99, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A little progress on...

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ... and I started my 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)

Fabric: 14ct Light Blue Aida
Threads: DMC  & Wisper
Stitch Count (40x40 (approx), 2 over 1
Cross Stitch, Backstitch


* I plan to use Wisper for the pompoms on the hats.  

 

 

Stash:

Annie Beez Folk Art 12 Day of Christmas Stockings #1 exclusive from Crazy Annies.

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