Wild Violets, 1960’s crewel

Wild Violets

My Mother’s favorite flower was wild violets.

I stitched this piece probably late 1960’s.

In photo the colors look faded but they actually are still quite deep colors and bright.

As it was a gift to Mom, I saved up … Read more

Glass Case with zipper

Fandangle

This is my first counted cross stitch project. Stitched decades ago and never used as a glass case. Once finished, I quickly realized this would make a great way to care my unused stitching needles.

The finished piece has a … Read more

Floral Urn, Maxine Johnston design. Needlepoint

Floral urn, needle point

This is my first needlepoint. Floral Urn, Maxine Johnston design

Included in this 1997 Dimension kit was: 12 count mesh canvas with full printed on color design, Persian wool, acrylic yarns, cotton floss, needle, and easy to follow chart and … Read more

Snowman, Carolyn Manning Design

Snowman

I wanted a cute snow person to be the greeter on our front door.

I found this cross stitched pattern on StoneyCreek.com. The pattern is Carolyn Manning Designs – Snowball of the Month – May.

The star for top of … Read more

Starburst

Starburst

I utilized a bit of a Northern Pine Design called Snowflake to create this white and silver piece.

It is about 4.5 inches square, shown here in a coal black double mat.

Worked on a 18 count black mono fabric … Read more

Christmas motif tree, Judy Whitman design

Christmas motif tree

This is the design I embroidered for my 2013 Christmas cards.

The cross stitch design is by Judy Whitman, JBW design: Christmas Motif Sampler. Stitch count is 67w x 78h. The actual charted design comes with a lovely cross stitch … Read more

The Fox

Fox

The Fox is a counted cross stitch design from the Cross Stitcher Club website.

I will measure it, but I believe the worked area is about 100 x 123 count.… Read more