Storykeep Masquerade ~ WIP

I haven't done much cross stitching since March of this year.  I have been painting instead... But the past 2 weeks I have started stitching again.  I have been working on "Storykeep Masquerade"  by Heaven and Earth Designs, artwork by Ching Chou Kuik.

I had started this piece in December 2013, so it has been a while since I stitched it.  I am stitching it on 25 count Evenweave with 2 strands over 1.  Here is my progress as of today:

However, I noticed a problem.  I am using a circular frame to hold the fabric taut while I stitch.  When I removed the frame to take this picture, I noticed two small circular stains on my stitching on the cat's face!  I then realized that it was the the little round metal bits on the frame that must have stained my work with what I'm thinking is rust!!! :(
Look at both photos below:

In the pic above I have written "HERE" with arrows pointing to both circular stains.

In the pic above, you can see the metal bits that I believe caused the stains.

Has this happened to anybody?  What should I do?!?!  Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Annie

Storykeep Masquerade ~ New Start

I started a new cross stitch on December 6th.  It's Storykeep Masquerade from Heaven and Earth Designs. 

I am stitching it on 25 count Evenweave with 2 strands over 1.  Here is what I have done in 2 weeks time:

I am having so much fun stitching this chart!  I have almost finished the first page.  Her hair has so many fun colors! Soon I will start with her face!

Annie ^_^

FINISHED Butterflies Galore SK!

HOORAY!  I finished my Butterflies Galore SK from Heaven and Earth Designs!

Two weeks ago I finally had my surgery on my right shoulder.  It was very painful and still is, but my doctor gave me the OK to do cross stitch a week ago, as long as I keep my arm close to my body, and not do big movements (which means I still won't be able to paint for a while...).

So I finished my Butterflies Galore SK on December 5th!  Here it is:

"Butterflies Galore SK"

Charted by Heaven and Earth Designs

Artist:  Jasmine Becket-Griffith

Stitched with 2 strands over 1

on 25 count evenweave fabric

Started:  October 2011

Finished:  December 5th, 2013

(worked on it on & off...)

On December 6th, I started a new project, but I will post it another time...

Hugs,

Annie ^_^

Butterflies Galore SK WIP Update

After I finished "Love Cafe", I decided to continue stitching up Butterflies Galore Storykeep.  So here is the progress of what I have been stitching for the past 2 weeks:

I have almost finished the second page and I have done some on the third (and last) page.  I can't believe how much I have stitched these past 2 weeks!  This is what it looked like the last time I had worked on it back in May:

I just love stitching her and her butterflies up!

Annie ^_^