A Few Finishes!

 Hey!

I finished my Sweet Pea Gazebo Sampler from The Victoria Sampler!  I finished it this past Friday but have felt a little under the weather, so I didn’t post about it until now.

I changed the poem ‘cause I’m not really fond of the “All things bright and beautiful” poem that was charted.  The poem I used is by Alfred Noyes and was perfect for this sampler.

The next project for my now empty scroll frame is Grizz from Heaven and Earth Designs.  First though, I’m back to working on my SAL piece Jelly World.

I have been working on crocheted snowflakes lately too.  Here are the ones I’ve finished including the starching.  I have at least 7 more that still need to be starched.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Another Finished Project: Crocheted Sweater

Good Morning!

I had another finish recently, a crocheted sweater.  It had been so close to being done for awhile.  It needed to be sewn together and then the neck, sleeve, and bottom ribbing had to be done.  I finally knuckled under and did it!

This was a free pattern from RedHeart called Delicate Coral Tee.  Obviously, I didn't use coral.  I used a lavender yarn that I already had.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Crocheted Cardigan finish

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Hello Everyone!   I hope you are all keeping warm or cool, whichever is preferred in your location!  Here it's been quite cold (for my location).  We are quite balmy compared to most of the country but it's proving difficult to keep our house warm.  Anything below 40° F (4° C) just proves how little insulation there is in our house.

I have been keeping busy.  Lately, that's involved sitting in front of the fire and working on my crocheted cardigan.  That's why it is finished!  This is one of my Finish It Up Challenge items.  My FIU list has been updated.

Here is my finished cardigan:

The pattern is from this leaflet:


Since I'm fairly tall, I did add an extra row of motifs to the bottom of the cardigan.  In the leaflet, this is pattern #5 - Medallion Motif Cardigan.
Happy Stitching!
Stacy

Etsy Shop Updates & Coupon!

Whew!  I think I've got everything the way I want it.  My Etsy shop, XedStitches is updated!

I finally listed the stack of books/magazines/leaflets that's been sitting in my office.  The recent additions are crochet, knitting, cross stitch, and quilting leaflets and books.  They are also organized better so that I can find and ship them quickly.

Shipping is now offered to most countries!  I've also switched the shipping to calculated which hopefully will give more accurate, and less expensive, shipping charges.  Yeah!

In honor of my completing the updates, I'm offering a coupon until the end of September.  Just enter the coupon code:  FALL 2015 to get 10% off your order of $10 or more (does not apply to or include shipping charges).  This coupon expires on Sept. 30, 2015.  After that date, you can still save 5% off any order of $10 or more by using the code:  BLOGREADER.

Happy Stitching (and shopping)!

Stacy

Stash Shopping Coupon!

Okay, it's not huge but I thought I'd offer my readers a discount if they want to purchase something from my shop, XedStitches.

Use the coupon code BLOGREADER to get 5% off any order over $10 (all my Scottish tartan patterns are included).  The coupon does NOT apply to the shipping charges.  The tartan patterns are emailed so they ship for free!

I've just added a lot of new items to the shop!  I've also reorganized the different sections of the shop.  Quite a few items have had price reductions.

Here's a list of the new additions:

Cross Stitch Books section:

•  A Cross Stitch Christmas hardcover book

Cross Stitch Leaflets section:

• Looney Tunes:  More Waste Canvas
• Precious Moments:  Sew in Love PM-2
• Precious Moments:  Wedding Book PM-9
• Precious Moments:  Winter's Song PM-11
• Precious Moments:  The Voice of Spring PM-12
• Precious Moments:  Summer's Joy PM-13
• Precious Moments:  Autumn's Praise PM-13
• Precious Moments:  Uncle Same PM-14
• Precious Moments:  A Parade of Birthday Wishes PM-21
• Precious Moments in Miniature PM-22
• Precious Moments in Miniature PM-23
• Precious Moments:  Good Friends Are Forever PM-31
• Precious Moments:  Noah's Ark PM-34

Knit or Crochet section:

• 101 Stitches for Afghans (crochet) softcover book

Quilt Books section:

• American Patchwork & Quilting hardcover book
• ScrapMania:  More Quick-Pieced Scrap Quilts

Miscellaneous section:

• Complete Guide to Needlework (Reader's Digest) hardcover book
• House & Garden Samplers hardcover book (how to make your own sampler)
• The Spirit of Christmas, Book 11 hardcover

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

County Fair Results

Hi Everyone!

I entered 4 items in my county fair this year.  I didn't get a chance to attend the fair, so I didn't know how I'd done until I picked them up yesterday.

Here is what I entered:

Sisters Three by Paula Vaughan.  This one is going to my youngest sister, probably for Christmas.

 Bonhomme Noel (Checkered Santas) from Leisure Arts:

La Pere Fouettard (Checkered Santas) from Leisure Arts:

This huge crocheted doily.  It measures about 32" in diameter (81cm):

Here are the ribbons I won:

Each item won a blue ribbon and the big rosette was an added bonus for the crocheted doily!

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

My Etsy Shop

I've just added 21 new items to my Etsy shop, Crossed Stitches!  Most of the items are cross stitch but there are a couple that are sewing or crochet.

Here are a few of the items that I've just added:

     

 

   

 

 

Happy Stitching (and shopping)!

 

Stacy

 

Crafts of My Past & Present

I was just browsing the weekly sale at Herrschners, specifically the Hot Buys, and got a blast-from-the-past feeling.  I am amazed at how many of the different crafts that are on sale that I have tried.  I thought I'd share the crafts that I've done and see how many of you have at least attempted some of them. 

I've added a poll on the right side of the page.  I'd be thrilled to see your responses! 
Update:  For some reason, the poll never worked correctly so I removed it.

Here's my list:

• Latch Hook - never actually finished one in the past but just bought a small one that I'm going to do for DH for either his birthday or Christmas.
• Felt kits (not felted) - I made a felt Christmas ornament for DH a few years ago
• Sequin Art - I finished a horse head and one other though what it was escapes me now
• Mosaic Art - two Christmases ago, I did an eagle head for DH.  Last Christmas I bought him a kit to do for himself and he gave me a small one that he made for me.
• Doodle Art - this really brought back memories!  My sisters and I used to buy these at our local PayLess store (now Rite-Aid).  I remember doing the plain paper and the flocked (velvet) kind.
• Paint-by-Number - the only one that I know I did was of a puppy and kitten.  My grandmother had it  hanging at the end of the hall in her house.
• Stamped Cross Stitch/Stamped Embroidery - I've tried both of these.  To say that I stink at doing them would be an understatement.  I could never get the stitches to look neat.
• Plastic Canvas - I made a coaster set.  I have no idea where it went but I remember the coasters were bees.
• Découpage - had a kit when I was about 9.  My mom told me not to attempt it without help - I did anyway; made a mess; got in trouble; haven't attempted it since.
• Needlepoint - a couple of small ornaments.  Never had the urge to attempt anything larger though I do drool over some of the canvases - they are so lovely!
• Tatting - a couple of ornaments, a pair of earrings, and a bookmark.  I've mastered needle and shuttle tatting techniques but not well enough to be willing to do anything larger.
• Knitting - I can handle knit and purl but I'm not comfortable with it.  I did make a couple of scarves; a sweater; and an afghan
• Crochet - I can and will tackle anything crochet.  I used to love making afghans - now I'd much rather do thread crochet.  I've finished at least 40 afghans; a couple of sweaters; a few doilies; over 50 snowflakes (so far)
• Bobbin Lace - I bought the basic supplies and have the twist and cross movements down.
• Cross Stitch - I've been doing this for over 30 years and it's still my greatest passion!
• Quilting - I am self-taught.  I started my first quilt in 1995.  I've completed at least 9 quilts; have 1 that only needs binding; 1 being hand-quilted now; and at least 3 tops that need to be quilted.

Happy Stitching (or Crafting)

Stacy