Harvest Delivery WIP

I have been stitching "Harvest Delivery" by Plum Tree Samplers on 32ct Jobelan, for a few weeks now.  I LOVE the colors in this piece!
I finished the left side of the project, with the trailer, pumpkins, and flowers: 

Next I will be working on the gorgeous horse!  I am having so much fun with this pattern!


~Annie

New Start ~ Harvest Delivery

For about a week now, I have been stitching a new project (I started on Wednesday, August 19th) .  It's called "Harvest Delivery" by Plum Tree Samplers. 

For the fabric, I chose a 32 count Jobelan in the color Sand-Castle.  The threads I am using are Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art.  The pattern suggested 1 strand over 2, but it looked too flat, so I re-did it using 2 strands over 2.  It looks a lot better now!

This is all I have done so far.  I really love the color nuances with the threads.  The colors are so  beautiful!  Very Autumn-y! ^_^

~Annie

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

Faces of Faery 162 WIP

It has been a week now (since March 1st) that I decided to continue working on my FOF 162, from Heaven and Earth Designs (artwork by Jasmine Becket-Griffith).  I had started this piece in February/March 2013 and had stitched it until July 2013.  So it has been almost 2 years since I have stitched this...  Here is the progress I have made in 1 week's time:

I wanted to stitch her other eye, so here she is with both eyes finished!


Here is a close-up:

And here is what I had the last time I had stitched her (July 2013):

Annie <3

"Scarlet Lips" FINISHED!

 HOORAY!!!!

I have finally finished "QS Scarlet Lips" by Heaven and Earth Designs!   I had started stitching her in 2011, and worked on her on & off for 3 years!  Here she is:

"QS Scarlet Lips"

by Heaven and Earth Designs

Art by Ching-Chou Kuik

2 over 1 on 25 count Lugana

Started sometime in 2011

Finished December 15, 2014

Here are some detail pics:

This is the first QS piece I finished from HAED, and I couldn't be happier with the results!

Annie <3

FINISHED "French Lavender Pocket"!

Hi!

I have finished my "French Lavender Pocket".  I needed to find the buttons, ribbon, and cord I needed, so it took a bit longer to finish.  Here it is!

"French Lavender Pocket"

by The Sampler Girl. 

2 over 2 on 27 count Linen banding.

Started August 17, 2014

Finished August 24, 2014.

Here are some close-ups:

I don't have any lavender at present to put in it, but when I do, I will take another picture!

Annie ^_^

"French Lavender" WIP

Hi!

I finished the cross stitch part today!
It was so easy & fast to stitch up!  Very lovely!

Here is the entire band:

And now I will need to add the buttons, stitch it up into a pocket and add the handle.  Then I can stuff it with some lavender!

Annie ^_^

NEW START! "French Lavender Pocket"

Yesterday I started a new cross stitch that I had purchased a long time ago.
It's called "French Lavender Pocket" by The Sampler Girl.

It's going to be a pocket, so I purchased a 27 count Linen Band in Natural color.  The band is 7.8 x 18 inches.  I will be folding it to make a pocket:

I am using The Gentle Art in Lavender Potpourri for the lavender flowers.  For the rest, I chose some colors I liked in DMC.

Annie ^_^

FINISHED! "Home of a Needleworker (too)"

Hi!

It has been a few months since my last post... I finished this piece in June of this year, but I completely neglected to put it in my blog.  So here it is now:

"Home of a Needleworker (too)"

by Little House Needleworks

 2 over 2 on 28 count Linen with Crescent Colors thread.

Started November 2013

Finished June 2014

I haven't been stitching a lot since June.  I don't know why, I seem to be in a rut...

I am sure I will snap out of it soon, and get back to stitching fun!

Annie ^_^

p.s.  I didn't wash this piece because I was scared the colors would run, since it's hand dyed.  Does anyone know if I can wash this or not?

Scarlet Lips WIP Update

Hi!

It has been 2 and a half months since I last posted.  In all this time, I have been stitching on "Scarlet Lips", but I have also finished a few paintings, read a few books, etc.  Been keeping busy!

Here is an update on my WIP of "Scarlet Lips" QS from Heaven and Earth Designs:

As you can see, the left side is completely finished!  I just have the bottom right left to stitch, and the lace on her gloves and top (which I have been avoiding, cause it has SO much graffiti!  But the effect is gorgeous, so worth it!).


I hope I will be able to finish her before end of August so that I can send it in to HAED!

Here is what she looked like during my last WIP update:

It looks so much better with the bottom left completed!
OMG!  Can't wait to finish this!  It is going to look so AMAZING!!!



Hugs,
Annie ^_^

"Sea Captain" Finished and Framed!

Hi!

I am happy to post that not only did I finish my cute little Sea Captain, but I framed him as well! Here he is all finished!

I am so happy with the way he came out!  The stars are a little too pale though...
Now with the frame:

My mom found this old round frame she had, and I think it looks perfect! I was so excited to frame him that I forgot to put in a felt cushioned layer between the fabric and the cardboard I used for the backing.  Maybe I will redo it at a later time...


Some close-ups:

I hope you guys like him!  Here is the link to the shop on Etsy again if anyone would like to stitch him, too.  You can always email me (saphirecat73@hotmail.com) if you would like to stitch him with the same colors I used!

Thank you again for all the amazing support from my followers!
Big Hugs,
Annie ^_^

Sea Captain WIP

Hi everyone!

I want to start off by saying "Thank You!" to all the lovely people who left such sweet and thoughtful comments on my last post about the Sea Captain!  I feel like the cross stitching community is exceptionally kind and supportive, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it! <3

I have been continuing my embroidery stitching with the "Sea Captain".  Like I said in my last post, I wanted to make his hat red.  So I ordered what I thought was a perfect red thread online, "Blaze" by Week Dye Works.  It arrived looking orange... So I decided to use the DMC 817 which is a very nice red, but stitched some of the stitches in Blaze orange.  It came out really nice!

What do you guys think of the detail on his shirt?  I decided to add a big contrast by using the orange "Blaze".  I would love to hear some suggestions of other colors if you think the orange is too much! :)

Here is a close up of the hat with mostly red but a few orange stitches in there:

 I also stitched the pipe in a cute mahogany:

 So I will be stitching the stars next, and finish up with the waves.  The stars will be in yellow!



Have a great Valentine week end!
Hugs,
Annie <3

New Start "Sea Captain" Printed Embroidery

Hi!

I have started a new project, because I honestly believe I have ADHD! It's a printed embroidery I found on Etsy.com, and I just thought it was so CUTE! The seller & designer had stitched it up all in blue, but I decided to stitch it with colors instead.

It is called "Sea Captain" from the shop Cozy Blue (click on the link to take you to the page at Etsy.com and so you can see it stitched all in blue by the designer!).

Here he is:

Here is what I have stitched so far.  I am not very good at embroidery, but I am having so much fun stitching this, that I don't care! :D

I decided to give him a blue beard + hair! I will make his hat red!  Here is a close-up:

He is so cute!


Annie ^_^

Finished Christmas Banner!

Last night, I finished the Christmas banner.  I only had the backstitching to do.  I will need to sew this up, but since I get lazy about doing that... Anyway, I have until next Christmas to do it!  Here it is:

I find the penguins' eyes look weird...



Annie ^_^

New Start Xmas Banner & Scarlet Lips WIP Continued

Hi!

I have been working on a couple of projects lately.  First, I have been continuing on my "Scarlet Lips" QS from HAED.  I love working on this one!  I wasn't able to finish a page, though.  But I still got to do quite a bit:

 

Compared to the last wip:

And I started a new cross stitch 2 weeks ago.  It's a Christmas banner from Dimensions. It's really cute!  It will be ready for next Xmas:

I stitched the whole thing without the backstitching.  I made an error on the top where it says :Welcome Friends.  I stitched 3 extra rows (miscounted).  I like it though.  I also eliminated the orange squares; made them red instead:

Next I will be doing the backstitching!



Have a great week!
Hugs,
Annie ^_^

Home Sweet Home

I felt like doing one of my small cross stitches.  I finished it in a couple of hours.  It's fun to do these mini ones!

I added the little blue heart above the door. I think it's so cute!

Hugs,
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 ^_^

Home of a Needleworker WIP2

I worked on this some more, and stitched the flowers.  I also stitched the little thread bobbin & scissors.  They are so adorable! 

Annie <3

p.s.  I bought the pattern + the thread from 123stitch.com  I love that online shop!  Lots of fun patterns!

New Start "Home of a Needleworker" WIP

I started a new cross stitch about 10 days ago.  I couldn't help it! :)

It's from the Little House Needleworks, and it's called "Home of a Needleworker (too!)".
I am stitching it 1 over 2 on 28 count Linen with 2 strands of Crescent Colors thread.  I Love those threads!  The color variations are so fun to work with! Here are some of my wip pics:

 

 I finished the house, and I think it looks so cute! 


Annie ^_^