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

I'm Back!!

Finally, the New Year is here - and so am I!!   I know, at long last!!

I can't believe that its February!  Where has the time gone!

I've finally got some stitching going, but no photos yet.  There is a baby boom at the moment, with lots of my daughters friends having babies.  So I've started stitching, and I hope I can keep up!

I've done something new.  Here are some felt owls I have stitched.  Something I have always wanted to do.   The larger one has stick on eyes with eyelashes!

Hand Stitched Felt Owls.

There are some lovely Giveaways going on - do have a look at my side bar for them.  I'm also having a Giveaway to celebrate 3 years of blogging.  I'm slowly getting somethings together, so please be patient with me.  I will give you a date later on, so watch this space.

IHSW 21-23 February 2014.

Remember it's the IHSW stitching weekend starting on 21-23 February 2014.  So join in the fun and see what you can stitch over the weekend.  Remember to share what you have done.

[Sorry, I got the wrong dates.  I originally put 14-16 February 2014, but it should be 21-23 February 2014.]

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Valentine's Day is on Friday and I have spotted some lovely freebie charts that you might like.

Loving Postman is a DMC freebie chart which can be found here.

Be My Valentine by Lucie Heaton can be found on Cyberstitchers here.

Happy Valentine Bees by Lesley Teare can be found here.

Bunny Valentine heart can be found here.

DMC Hearts and Flowers Cushion can be found here.

Happy Stitching Everyone.

Cross Stitcher Magazine

I seem to have been dashing around this week, meeting up with friends and family, so not much stitching done.  But I did have a letter published in Cross Stitcher Magazine Issue 238.  I sent them a picture of my "Kiss Me" Valentine Card by Margaret Sherry.  They cropped the picture to show the mice only, and also reversed the picture, so that the heart shaped balloon was on the left and the rose on the right.

Here is what my letter says in the magazine:-

Valentine smooches

When I received my copy of issue 236 I completely fell in love with Margaret Sherry's kissing mice (above) and dropped everything I was doing, so that I could find some fabric and threads to start stitching it straight away!  I've just finished it this morning and had to take a photo to share with you.  This will make such a great Valentine's card for my husband - he's going to love it.

And yes, he did love it.

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This is not the first time that I have had a letter published in Cross Stitcher Magazine.  Last year I stitched Dr Who's David Tennent from the "Stitch A Star" part of the magazine and this was also printed in the magazine.

David Tennent as Dr Who

Happy Stitching Everyone

Valentine Giveaway

More Giveaways.  Happiness is cross stitching by Lynn B has a Valentine Giveaway, and here is a picture of what you could win.

Also there is still a chance for you also to win from Lynn B on the One World One Heart Giveaway.  The winner will be drawn on 17 February 2011.  And here is a picture of what you could win.

I thought you would like to see "The Kiss" Valentine Card all made up.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone and Happy Stitching

"Kiss Me" by Margaret Sherry

I've stitched the 'Chart of the Month', "Kiss Me" by Margaret Sherry from Cross Stitcher  issue 236.  I think I have done well to have done it already as I only received my copy on Saturday.  This will make a lovely Valentine's card for my husband, I'm sure he will like it.

"Kiss Me" by Margaret Sherry

Happy Stitching