Mary's Sampler II

My last stitching finish for 2013 was Mary's Sampler 11, a free mystery design offered by Paulette of Plum Street Samplers over a series of Sundays.

I was a bit late getting it underway, it was already up to week 6 when I decided to make a start.

I chose 32 count black linen and although at times it was tricky to see the right holes, lol, and not so easy to get a good photo either, I think the colours just pop on the black, especially the green.

Birthday Gifts for a Dear Friend

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I can finally reveal a bit of secret stitching done quite some time ago, a Shepherd's Bush pin cushion for my dear friend Kath's birthday last weekend. We are both big Shepherd's Bush fans and I so enjoyed stitching this pretty design for Kath.

Peace and Plenty by Shepherds Bush

stitched with fabric and thread in kit

For the backing I chose a piece of fabric by Lynette Anderson, another favourite designer of Kath's.

For many years now I have given Kath an ornament on her birthday.  For this year's I decided to stitch one of the small stockings from one of the latest Lizzie Kate patterns, we both love Lizzie Kate designs too.

I'll have several other finishes to share soon - I'm very pleased to say that the last of my 2013 ornaments and other craft gifts are all finished.  I'm hoping to get the last block on Santa's Village finished this week and then get back to the Lizzie Kate mystery sampler and the Plum Street Sampler SAL, aiming to have them both finished by the end of the year.

See you soon x  

Plum Street Samplers SAL Part 1-6

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Have you seen this lovely free stitchalong by Paulette of Plum Street Samplers?  It's been going for a few weeks now but I only decided to start it last week.

What was I thinking choosing black fabric! Ha ha.  I liked the look of the design on the black but it's been really tricky getting a decent photo of the colours. I'm using the recommended DMC threads. There's only a few parts to go now.

See you soon x

Love Birds

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Each year when the Just Cross Stitch ornaments magazine arrives in the mail, I sit down and write up a list of all my favourites, and then try to stitch one or two before Christmas rolls around! Usually one or two really jump out at me and this year, it was this pretty design:

Love Birds by Country Cottage Needleworks

stitched on 32ct light grey belfast using recommended threads

Soon this will be posted on its way to one of my friends in the UK.  

See you soon x

Lizzie Kate Mystery Sampler - Part 1

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This is Part one of the Christmas Mystery Sampler by Lizzie Kate, which I finished recently. I'm using the recommended fabric in 32 count and all the Weeks Dye Works threads.  I'm so pleased I decided to order this, such a pretty design.

Part Two has just arrived in the mail box so I can't wait to get going on this part!

See you soon x