Thursday, September 9, 2010

I've been Stitchin'


I've been in a stitching mood lately - let me share with you what I've made...



From a pattern from The Stitcherhood - Salem Semetary #8 found here.  I thought this was just too cute - I  love going to cemeteries and looking at old tombstones.  There are only 3 colors used in this design, I think it really makes the pumpkins and vines stand out.  

                                      




This next one - Autumn is a freebie design from The Stitcherhood, found here  I made a mistake in reading the floss colors on this one - the word Autumn is supposed to be stitched in 3012 and I stitched in 3021!  I like the mistake - 3021 is actually a darker green. 

I have LOTS of little frames that need filling so I took design elements from the above chart and stitched only portions to come up with these two little pieces.  I absolutely LOVE the frame on the left.

This next little pinkeep is a Stacy Nash pattern - Jack Treat Bag and Pinkeep.  This was a quick stitchery and I made 2 other ones to send in swaps I've joined this fall. 


This next one is another freebie from Lizzie Kate - Spooky Time and can be found here  I did not have the spider charm that was called for in the pattern so  I substituted a stitched pumpkin in it's place.  In 25 years of cross stitching I've never stitched on black cloth - it is a challenge and I had to sit right under the lamp!  Maybe my eyes are getting old...


This last one is a needle punch that I made from a book I checked out of the library last year - I don't remember who the designer was - I am sorry - I didn't make a note of it.  I glued the edges of the punching fabric and cut close to the design.  I then glued it to a plaid homespun that my friend, Melissa from Farm Field Primitives gave me.  Thanks Melissa. 

Got to get back to my stitching - actually I have a couple of basket orders that need to be completed so my needle will have to wait.  Have a great weekend ~Ann

8 comments:

  1. Your stitcheries are so cute! Thanks
    for sharing!

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  2. Wow! You've been busy but all to the good! I love those pumpkin stitcheries! Thanks so much for sharing as I'm always on the look out for freebies!
    What a great idea to take elements from other patterns to make smaller ones!
    Best wishes
    Christine

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  3. Hi Ann, thanks for following my blog. I am now a follower on yours as well. Love your baskets and your stitcheries, I never mastered cross stitching, though I have tried. You do a wonderful job!!
    Blessings,
    Lorna

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  4. Hi Ann,
    Thanks so much for visiting-so glad you did, as I have spent a lovely hour browsing though some of your posts!

    You do such beautiful work and sure have been busy-love all the framed pieces:)
    Hope to visit soon
    Blessings, Shazy x

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  5. Absolutely beautiful Ann. You do such nice clean work. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    AMY

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  6. Hi Ann...been awhile for me being here!
    Love all your stitcheries - what patience you have.
    Hugs, Karen

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  7. Hi Ann, really like your blog and your stitcheries are so cute! I have enjoyed my visit here. Hugs, Charlotte x

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  8. Love all of your stitching. Looks like you have been really busy!

    Cathy

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Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm so happy to "meet" you through blog land. ~Ann