Stitching from Stash March Update and Bookmarks for Literacy

Hello Everyone,
Thanks so much for all your wonderful and encouraging comments. I really appreciate all your kind words.

It's time for my monthly check in for Stitching from Stash 2015-A hosted by Mel at Epic Stitching.
Month: March 2015

Budget Amount: $25.00

Spent:  $0.00
Earned: $4.00 (BBD Designs - Be Mine)

Carry forward: $25.00+4.00 earned +$ 84.00 from last month = $113.00

I did not get  much stitching done this month. I did manage to get one project finished and another one started.

First is my finished one..

Be Mine ©2009 Blackbird Designs from the Booklet Love Is In The Air Three Stockings for February

Fabric: 30ct R&R Valentine's Blend

Thread: GAST

Stitch Count: 44 x 73, 2 over 2

Cross Stitch







Next, I started this one while I was at various appointments with my Dad. He has had a few ongoing medical issues that are finally beginning to be sorted out. This week he has three more appointments - one at the vascular center to have a second attempt to try to fix a problem he has with his legs. Then he will return in another month for a by-pass surgery (right leg). So I'm looking through my patterns and finding some small take along projects as these are very long days.

My next project to share is this one. It's taking me a lot longer to stitch as my fabric choice could have been better and the lighting at the Dr. office is not ideal.


Nutkin Mitten © 2014 The Cricket Collection (freebie)
Fabric: 28ct Spruce Green Pastel Cashel Linen
Thread: DMC
Stitch Count: 42 x 43, 2 over 2
Cross Stitch With some fractional stitches, Backstitch, French Knots






Another week I spent trying to organize some of my stash. I was looking for  a few patterns that I know I bought - I pulled them out last month and set them aside - I even have some pictures of them here on my blog - but they aren't with my other patterns. So instead of choosing something else, I decided to put my patterns all  together as I came across them. I'm still working on this - LOL!


Then I had another reason to not stitch - I received a Funk & Weber Designs newsletter that requested some bookmarks to be sent to Alaska for the Stitching for Literacy program. So I dropped my needle and went into my craft/ sewing room to unearth some projects that were in my finishing basket and began to finish them up. 





Stitching details are:
1. A lovely bookmark from the mini card collection 'D' © 2010 The Prairie Schooler, Inc.
Fabric:16ct Taupe Aida  (prefinished bookmark that I purchased online)
DMC Threads
Stitch Count: 94 x 24, 2 over 1

2. The Orient Bracelets by Di Noyce published in Jill Oxton's Cross Stitch & Beading Issue 52
Silimide Thread
Miyuki Delicas
Stitch Count: 20 x 99

3. Mini Blueberry White Chocolate Truffle designed © Kathryn Drummond of Gingerbread Girl Designs
Fabric: grab bag evenweave (DMC 3072)
Threads: HDF
Stitch Count: 21 x 21 (center design was 1 over 2, and 4 corners were stitched one over 1)

4. TSV’ Complimentary Design  © 2009 Spooktacular Bookmark  by  Jo-Anne Mason for Dinky-Dyes Designs
Fabric: 28ct Silkweaver Purple Frenzy
Threads: Dinky Dyes
Stitch Count: 27 x 71

5. Barn Owl published in Jill Oxton's Cross Stitch & Bead Weaving Issue 72
Fabric: Canvas
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 28 x 43 (I chose not to stitch the bookmark portion)

6. Long nosed Butterfly Fish by Jill Oxton published in Jill Oxton's Cross Stitch & Beading Issue 64
Silimide Thread
Miyuki DelicasStitch Count: 48x 35

7. Lambs by Jill Oxton published in Jill Oxton's Cross Stitch & Bead Weaving Issue 78
Silimide Thread
Miyuki Delicas
Stitch Count: 24 x 19

8. Bunny © 2007 Imaginating, Inc.
Fabric: 28ct Oceantide Lugana by Silkweaver
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 26 x 26, 2 over 2
I added Miyuki Delica aqua mist beads #078

9. Tigger Candy Cane Ornament (Leisure Arts Kit)
Fabric: 14ct Perforated Plastic
Stitch Count: 54 x 75, 6 over 1

10. Happiness is...St. Patrick's Day Cat © Lynn B. freebie available here
Fabric: 32ct Fairy Dust Belfast
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 27 x 27, 2 over 2
Miyuki delica for trim

11. October Birdhouse © 2011 Ship's Manor
Fabric: dove stitch grab bag green
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 35 x 70, 2 over 2

12. Butterflies by Di Noyce published in Jill Oxton Cross Stitch & Beading Issue 57
Blue Version
Silimide Thread
Miyuki Delicas
Stitch Count: 32 x 34

13. Treasure Bookmark © 2008 At River's End
Fabric: 32ct Blue grab bag
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 86 x 94, 2 over 2
Embellished with a pirate ship brad
14. Of Generations Past Gettysburg Address Bookmark from "Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" Bits of History Series ©2011 Joanne M. Thayer from Of Generations Past.
Fabric: Aida
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 101 x 27, 2 over 1

That's it for now...    Until next time...
Have a wonderful day!
Lisa

February stitch from stash update and some love-ly projects

Hello everyone,
It's time for my monthly check in for Stitching from Stash 2015-A hosted by Mel at Epic Stitching.

Month: February 2015
Budget Amount: $25.00
Spent: $0.00
Earned: $4.00 (Charland Heart Fob) + $4.00 (Bent creek Flair Sparkle)+$ 4.00 (Bent Creek All you Need is Love)+ $4.00 (JCS 2000 Ursula Michael's Christmas Quilt) +$8.00 (Midsummer Night Designs Lovebird)+$0.00 (VS Woodland Birdies - Owl)  = $24.00
Carry forward: $49.00 + $35.00 from last month =  $84.00

After my last post, I went through some of my stash and pulled a bunch of February / love themed charts. Wow! I have so many - there is no way that I could stitch them all in one month (LOL).

But first I finished up this lovely snowman. I am planning to finish it as a tin topper. I'll add the JABCO snowflake button when I finish it.
Flair Sparkle @2011 Bent Creek, Inc.
Fabric: 16ct dirty Aida
Threads: WDW, GAST
Stitch Count:32 x 42, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch and Backstitch










Then I found this lovely scissor fob chart that was in my freebie folder. I had gotten it with an online order quite some time ago. I decided to leave off the charm as I liked the fob just as it was. Front:

Heart Scissor Fob © 2001 Charland Designs Inc.
Fabric: I didn't have the banding so I substituted 30ct Natural (DMC 3782)
Threads: DMC, DMC perle8, GAST
Stitch Count: 46 x 21, 2 over 2 and 1 over 2
Cross Stitch and Satin Stitch
I made the cording using DMC 304 and 321 since I didn't have a long enough length of uncut GAST




and back...














Next is this Bent Creek pattern from my freebie binder
All you Need is Love © Bent Creek (I couldn't find the year on it)
Fabric: 32ct Desert Sand (DMC 422)
Threads: WDW
Stitch Count: 62 x 52, 2 over 2
Cross Stitch

I left off the 9 JABCO purple poindexter buttons as  I can't seem to find them. I'm still thinking about how I want to finish this one.

Then I picked up my Just Cross Stitch Ornaments 2000 and decided that this would make a lovely tri-fold needle wallet. Front
Christmas Quilt 2000 © Ursula Michaels Designs
Fabric: 28ct White evenweave
Threads: Kreinik#4
Stitch Count: 40 x 40, 1 over 2
Cross Stitch, backstitch











and inside...

I only had a small amount  of the pine boughs and the buttons to complete this one. My small cut of fabric is just the right size to stitch up the remaining 2 from this booklet before I "finish" them in tart tins.

Owl- Woodland Birdies Christmas Tartlets #3 design by Cathy Jean for the Victoria Sampler © 2013
Fabric:28ct summer khaki
Threads: GAST, WDW, I substituted DMC for the colors I couldn't find right away, and I also substituted Miyuki delica beads for the SJ beads
Embellished with 4mm red buttons
Stitch Count: 32 x 33, 2 over 2
Cross Stitch, Back Stitch, Long Stitch







Lastly, I found this lovely freebie on the internet here.
Lovebird © 2008 Midsummer Night Designs
Fabric: 32ct Country Mocha
Threads: DMC
Stitch Count: 59 x 69, 2 over 2
Cross Stitch













I also put a few more stitching in the M Designs Snowman Needle roll - just not enough for a picture.

So now it's time to go through my stash to see what I'll stitch next month. Will it be a March theme? or maybe I'll finish some more of the February / love designs... or perhaps grab one of my bigger projects...Hmmm. we'll just have to see.. Until next time -
Have a wonderful day!
Lisa M.