Results of the International Hermit and Stitching Weekend

Hi Everyone

I've just had a wonderful stitching weekend.  It was great to get back to stitching again.

But first I want to share some of the things I have stitched already.  First, here is the Valentine Card I stitched for my husband.  A Four Heart Clover Celtic Knot, which can be found here (just scroll down to find the free chart at the end).  I stitched the outline of the knot with two threads and one thread for the filling, to make the knot work stand out.  I also used a two fold card, as I could not find a three fold card in my collection with a larger enough cut out centre.  So I used ribbon with double sided tape to help hold down the fabric.  I'm quite pleased with the outcome and my husband liked it also.

Four Heart Clover Celtic Knot.

I've been wanting to do some Celtic Knot stitching and found this book.  And just had to stitch these two items.  I used threads I already had in my stash, some old Anchor/Clark threads and not the ones in the book.  I'm quite pleased with the outcome.  I just need to make them into something.  The small cross I thought I would make into a scissor fob.  I have planned to make the larger Celtic Knot into a needle case and scissor holder.  When I finally finish them, I will post a photo.

Celtic Knots.

Here is results of the International Hermit and Stitching Weekend.

I've finally finished the 16 squares for the 'Delft Blue Tiles', which can be found here.  I have also started the first square.

SAL Delft Blue Tiles, 2012.

I found this lovely freebie chart from 'Borduurblad', which has a great selection of freebies and can be found here.  Scroll down to patroon 36 to find this chart.  I fell in love with these two Dutch children as they are about to kiss.  I have the border patterns, the outlining of there faces and tulips left to finish.  I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.

Borduurblad - patroon 36.

I was hoping to post this on Monday, but I had quite a lot of problems with the internet connection.  But at least I have managed it today.

Take Care and Happy Stitching Everyone

September is here, and I have some stitching to share with you!!

 It's my friends birthday later on this month, and as I was going away on a short holiday to Wales, I popped in a small kit to stitch.  I have already stitched this design before, but I wanted it bigger.  I changed some of colours and used some of the left over threads from last time.  I think it's turned out quite well.  Here's a picture of them both together.

Celtic Knot by Textile Heritage.

-ooOoo-

I thought you would like to see some of the photos I took while I was away.

Eagle Owl at Cardiff Castle

Little Owl at Cardiff Castle

Castle Keep at Cardiff Castle

Tintern Abbey

Chepstow Castle

Cabbage White Butterfly

Hover Fly

Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Until Next time, Happy Stitching Everyone.

Celtic Knot

I've finally finished my "Celtic Knot" by Textile Heritage.  I was pleasantly surprised how quickly it started to grow, once I had stitched the blue border lines around the design.  That was the tricky part, as it is so easy to stitch too many.  Once done, I sailed through everything else.  It was a great little kit to stitch on the train and stitch in the evenings.  And here it is mounted in the card provided.

Celtic Knot by Textile Heritage.

Hardanger Blog with Freebies and Tutorials

I thought I would share with you a blog I have found on Hardanger.  It's in Spanish but there is a translator you can use.  Here is the link http://carpacar.blogspot.com/.   Mamen has also just won the Nordic Needle Hardanger Embroidery Design Contest.  She gives tutorials and you can download her designs from her bog.  She is a very talented lady.  Well worth looking at.

Happy Stitching Everyone