Click here for On Point Wallet design Area C It’s always exciting when you’re stitching and get to finish an edge! That’s where we are today, the left edge of the design is finished. This gives me an opportunity to measure it against the wallet opening, to make sure it will fit. If it’s a …
Finishing the left edge of the On Point Wallet stitch along Read More »
Click here for On Point Wallet Instructions Area B The next area in my stitch along design is filled with byzantine stitches. These are diagonal stitches, over 2 canvas threads long (except for the compensated stitches where it meets another area). I really like this pattern! I went a little crazy with the colors, but …
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Click here for On Point Wallet Design Instructions A I began stitching in the upper left corner of the design, about 2″ from the upper left edge (top and left side). This first area is a Hungarian stitch pattern, relatively small and an easy place to begin. I used 4 strands of floss, the next …
It’s always fun to start a new project, and what better time than with the start of the new year! I’m ready to leave 2020 in the rear-view and look ahead to hopefully new things. I thought I’d start things off with a new mystery stitch along! This time I’m kind of working backwards. I …
I’m starting something new for 2021, Kit of the Month! The first one is ready to order, Welcome Winter. Welcome Winter features a rounded snowman, arms flung wide to welcome the falling snow. He sits in a snowbank with his brightly colored scarf fluttering behind him. The design is small, about 4″ x 4″ on …
The boxes I wanted to use for finishing Regal Autumn came! Actually, they came some time ago, but the delivery driver hid them well and didn’t find them until last week. I love Sudberry boxes. They make finishing so easy, come in several different sizes and finishes, and can be done by my (right now, …
I had hoped to show the completely finished Regal Autumn project today, but alas! The box I ordered to put it in hasn’t arrived yet. As soon as it comes in and I’m able to show the completed project I’ll let you know. In the meantime, I’m working on the next stitch along! I’ll post …
Click here for Regal Autumn Part H Instructions Are you ready to finish up? I’ve had fun with this project, but in looking at the completed project I think I would have made one change. Instead of the lighter green for the pavilion diamonds, in retrospect I should have used a darker green for that …
Click here for Regal Autumn Instructions Part G After the layered stitch last week, this one is pretty straightforward. But come to think of it, this could be a layered stitch as well, if you choose to make it so! Rice stitches are lovely stitches that can be upright rice stitches, cross stitches as here, …
This year I was honored to be asked to create a design for the San Bernadino California chapter of ANG (American Needlepoint Guild). Each year a designer is asked to design a project in memory of Nina Goerres, an important member of the chapter who left a lasting legacy after her passing. The Nina design …