French Knot Cherries

Hey there, Stitchy Peeps!

Ok, this is gonna be a super short post, made up mostly of pictures instead of words. That's not a problem, is it? ;)

I haven't done much stitching this week, but here is a peek at what I've managed to accomplish:









(Pattern by Wild Olive.)

I should have this finished soon (fingers crossed, for I have ten million other things I need to be working on right now), so I will be back with more pics for you. Also, I will fill you in on the details of this piece. Oh, and I am almost done with one of my Mystery WIP's (a top secret project), so be on the lookout for pics of that. Until then...

Happy Stitching!

Triple L WIP and a New Start

Hey there, Stitchy Peeps!

There's been very little stitching here in the last few days...but I do have a few WIP pics to share. Enjoy!







See the frog holes? I meant to stitch the inner ear pink, not brown.

I hate frogging. Luckily, there wasn't much to rip out.

Anywho...

In addition to Triple L (Lovely Little Lion), I recently started this new project:



That pie lattice was a lot of fun to stitch...







...and so were the cherries!



(Pattern by Wild Olive.)

I am close to finishing this piece up...and I am still working on a few top secret projects. Also, I have an ever-growing list of things I want to make soon....so stayed tuned, folks! I will be back soon with more stitchy goodness to share. Until then...

Happy Stitching!

Lovely Little Lion

Hey there, Stitchy Peeps!

Here's my newest project, freshly transferred and ready to go:



(Image found in Hoop Love.)

I am pretty excited about this. I can't wait to see how it progresses. I haven't even picked out colors yet, but I've been planning it in my head for a while and I have a pretty good idea about what I want.

Be back soon with some update pics. Until then...

Happy Stitching!

Strawberry Stitchy

Hey there, Stitchy Peeps!

So, as you may recall, I've been working on some top secret projects. I find this rather exciting. :) As anyone who has ever crafted something knows, giving a handmade gift is rewarding. Very much so.

However...

I can't share my progress with you! Well, not much, anyway. A few 'mystery' pics here and there gets kind of old after a while, am I right? And since I am working on several things that I can't share for fear that the recipients of these gifts may stumble upon my blog someday, I have very little to blog about. So I thought I would show you something I stitched many, many years ago.





This little Lizzie*Kate design was a freebie in my LNS's newsletter. It was one of the first times I used overdyed floss, and I immediately became addicted to the stuff.

Look closely. See the variegation of the pinks and greens? Isn't it pretty?



Wait. No, don't look closely. If you do, you will see how LOUSY of a framing job I did!

What's that? It's too late, you've already noticed how truly awful the finishing job is? You've seen how poorly the thing is mounted and how the sides are uneven and...wavy?

Well, er, um....I don't know what to say. I was careless. And I can't redo it, 'cause I cut the darn thing too small and it's barely bigger than the frame's opening.

Ooops.

Anyway.....

Here, more pics!!





Cheer Bear, how'd you get in the pic? Silly bear.

Well, that's all for now. Sorry if this was a bit boring. I really can't wait to be able to show you what all I've been working on. I wish I could say it will be soon, but that would be a lie. I guess that means I just need to throw a couple new, non top secret projects in the mix, ones that I can share with you. :-D Until then...

Happy Stitching!

PS If you're curious about those books you see underneath the stitchy piece, I highly recommend you go to the author's website. You won't be disappointed! :)

Something Old, Something New

Hey there, Stitchy Peeps!

So, here is a picture of that WIP I showed you last time, all finished. I know I posted this pic on Flickr ages ago so I am a bit late with this post, but...oh well! Here it is:





This is one of four motifs stitched on a tea towel for fellow Flickr-ite kittykill. I didn't think to take a pic of the whole towel, but if you'd like to see the other three parts, click here, here, and here. Pretty cute stuff, eh??

Hey, while you're over there on Flickr's website, be sure to check out Wild Olive's group. Mollie is putting out a call for photos. Read more about it on this blog post. Oh, and please take the time to read this one too. Mollie's doing a really generous thing. :)

And now, another WIP. This is only an obscure lil sneak peek at this WIP, for it's a surprise thank you gift for someone...or as I like to say, a TOP SECRET PROJECT. Tee hee.



Well, my lovelies, that is gonna do it for me! I will back soon with more stitchy goodness. Until then...

Happy Stitching!