Thread Crochet

Lately, I've been on a thread crochet binge. I work on these projects while watching TV with my DH or while riding in the car.


This is a doily that I did from an issue of Magic Crochet. Finished size is 32in. in diameter.




I've also been making crocheted snowflakes. Here are the first 10 that I've crocheted, starched and dried.

These are from the book 101 Snowflakes from American School of Needlework.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Rune Sampler progress

Here is my progress so far on Rune Sampler from Dracolair Creations.

Here is a detail photo of the corner medallions.

Here is a detail photo of the border.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

First stitches in 2010

On the 2MuchXS Yahoo group, there is a challenge to start a new project every Jan. 1. Since I finished Flight of Freedom, I had a set of scroll frames free so I decided to join the challenge.

My start on Jan. 1 is Rune Sampler by Dracolair Creations. Here is what it will look like finished:





Here is the progress that I made on Jan. 1:








and here is my current progress:

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Last of my 2009 finishes

Well, I've finally gotten around to getting the photos off my camera, so here are the last of my finishes for 2009.

This is a washcloth/hot pad that I crocheted in afghan stitch. It was one of the items that I put in a basket for my mother's Christmas gift.

This next picture is a bunch of ornaments that I've stitched over the years. None of them were done this year, I just remembered to take a photo.



My mother is always saying that it "smells like snow" so when I saw this pattern, I just had to do this for her. This was another item in her Christmas basket.

I made this doily for my grandmother for Christmas. She's hard to buy for, but loves handmade items so I gave her this plus a hand-knitted scarf. (I forgot to take a pic of the scarf.)

My last finish for 2009! This is Flight of Freedom, a Dimensions kit. This is for my DH who has a love of bald eagles. The flag, eagle and branch are whole cross stitches. All the rest is half stitches. It was especially fun to do the cording and tassel on the left edge of the flag.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Saturday was a great day! Here's what I got to do:

Went to pick up my youngest sister and got to visit my niece and nephews for a bit while she got ready.

Sis and I took off to the Quilt, Sewing and Craft Festival at the Puyallup fairgrounds. It's not a big show as it's only in the Pavilion but there were some really great booths. I restrained myself and only bought 1 quilt pattern. Bobbie G Designs had a both with both quilt and cross stitch patterns. While I didn't buy any, she had some lovely cross stitch designs. It was really great to actually see the stitched models especially since I don't have a LNS.

Both of us had a scone on our way out of the fairgrounds, yum!

Then we drove toward Olympia where we stopped at Michael's in Lacey. I had two 20% off your total order coupons (which included items already on sale). I purchased 5 Santa ornaments for myself, some 25ct. needlework fabric and some decorative items for my mother for her Christmas present.

We then headed over to west Olympia and stopped at JoAnn's. I bought a winter pillow to add to the stuff for my mom's Christmas present and a small Dimensions kit that was 50% off. Lunch was at Olive Garden. Since I drove, sis paid for lunch.

We had so much fun, we're already thinking about going to the WSU sponsored Sewing Expo at the end of February. This is a really big show with 400+ vendors!

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Sad stitching news

[insert tears here]

Sad news for the stitching world. Teresa Wentler is giving up designing! You can read about it on her website:
http://www.twdesignworks.com/

Happy Stitching (well, try at least)

Stacy

New Finishes!

Well, I've finally gotten around to finishing a couple of things and actually taking pictures of them!

The first is a blackwork cat. The pattern is from the 2007 Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments edition. I framed it in a simple black frame that I purchased from http://www.nordicneedle.com/.

The next two finishes are crocheted baby afghans. These were given to my nephew and his wife who are expecting twins in February. Both patterns are from the book Best of Terry Kimbrough Baby Afghans, Leisure Arts #3267.

This one is pattern #11, Lacy Ripple. The yarn I used is Bernat Baby Jacquards in the color Easter Basket.

This is pattern #6, Heirloom Lace. The yarn in this one is Red Heart, TLC Baby. The color is White Sparkle. There is actual color in this yarn but you'll have to click on the picture to see it.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy