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Knitted Pumpkins!
Oct. 29th, 2025 08:37 pmWith Halloween only a couple of days away, I thought I'd better post some pics of the pumpkins I knitted for the kids. I managed to get 100 done, using several different yarns, so here are some of them...
With Halloween only a couple of days away, I thought I'd better post some pics of the pumpkins I knitted for the kids. I managed to get 100 done, using several different yarns, so here are some of them...
Cross Stitch: Hearts & Flowers
Aug. 3rd, 2025 09:33 pmHere is the last set of designs I stitched. Again using one strand of thread on 18 count aida, but I used rustico for these, I like the effect it gives.
Cross Stitch: Seashells
Jul. 31st, 2025 09:02 pmStill way behind with posting my stitching to my journals, I need to check what I have posted and what I haven't, but here's a set of six seashell designs I finished a few weeks ago. They're stitched on 18 count with one strand of thread.
( Pictures here... )
Cross Stitch Farm Animals
Jun. 18th, 2025 10:45 pmI am so far behind with posting pics of my completed cross stitch projects, so I'll see if I can catch up a bit over the next few weeks. I can't even remember what I posted last. Anyway, these are the most recently completed set, four cute Margaret Sherry farm animals. Stitched on 18 count with one strand of thread.
( Pics here... )
Cross Stitched Garden Fairies
Jul. 8th, 2024 10:21 pmThe magazine called these Folk Art Angels, but they never seemed folk arty to me, and they look more like fairies. This is the second time I've stitched the first two designs, I made them into birthday cards many years ago, but I like them so I figured I'd stitch all three instead of just the final one.
They're stitched on 18 hpi aida with one strand of thread. Call me crazy, but I prefer working with one strand.
Cross Stitched Vases of Flowers
Jul. 6th, 2024 09:28 pmI'm way behind posting my completed cross stitch so there will probably be several posts over the coming weeks.
I stitched the first of these for my sister's 65th birthday back in April, then decided to stitch the rest of the set, because they're pretty.
( Pictures here... )
Tropical Flowers Cross Stitch
May. 13th, 2024 07:36 pmFinished these a few weeks back, but kept forgetting to put pics up here. The one on its own I stitched last year and turned into a birthday card for a neighbour. The other three will get used for cards at some point...
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OWL CROSS STITCH
Apr. 7th, 2024 07:00 pmStarted stitching these a couple of years ago and finally finished them, with a whole bunch of other projects in between.
Help me choose...
Nov. 23rd, 2023 05:28 pmSo, I'm getting ready to knit yet another new sweater, I have some gorgeous teal yarn, and I've narrowed down my pattern choice to two, but I like them both and can't decide.
That's why I'm asking everyone to cast their vote, which of these two should I make?
New Crafting Community
Nov. 2nd, 2020 09:37 pmThere’s a new crafting community, both here and on LJ. I know, because I’m the one who set it up!
It’s called
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get_knitted, but is in fact for whatever kinds of crafts you like to indulge in.It’s a place to get together, talk about what you’re making, share pictures and progress reports, ask questions, swap information and unwanted items from your crafting stashes, and hopefully make new crafty friends.
From somewhere around the middle of the month I’ll start daily check-in posts where members can leave comments to let us know how their projects are coming along. Nobody has to check-in every day, just whenever you feel like it.
Members can also volunteer to host check-in posts for a week (on the community, not on your own journal). It’s a great way to get everyone talking to each other, like a crafting club that meets every day, different people dropping by when they have the time or inclination.
So if you enjoy crafting, whether you’re experienced or a beginner, why not join, introduce yourself, and settle in to work on that abandoned project you’ve got gathering dust in the cupboard? With the support and encouragement of your fellow crafting enthusiasts, maybe this time you’ll get it finished!
Googly Bugs
Oct. 29th, 2020 10:13 pmHalloween might not be much this year, but I got into the spirit a little by making some Googly Bugs.
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Halloween Pendants Second Set
Oct. 29th, 2019 08:11 pmI got some new charms so I made a few more pendants. I'm having WAY too much fun making these =D
( Pics Here... )
Halloween Pendants
Oct. 21st, 2019 08:04 pmEvery Halloween I like to offer the kids a little extra something along with their candy. I had intended to knit some little critters, but I was busy with other things and I never got started, so I decided to whip up a few pendants instead. I got a little carried away... Anyway, I promised a friend I'd post pictures, so here they are.
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And Another Stitching Update!
Mar. 14th, 2019 08:09 pmBack stitch on the girl herself is now complete and I've started on the border, just across the bottom so far. Seven roses and two butterflies to go. It's so exciting!
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Another Stitching Update
Mar. 12th, 2019 07:06 pmI know I only updated yesterday, but the difference the back stitch is making is so striking I just had to share. There's still a lot to do, but it's taken me two days, and about three hours of stitching, to get this far.
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Stitching Updates
Mar. 11th, 2019 08:06 pmI've been a bit remiss about posting updates, got a bit carried away with the stitching, so here are the last two pictures. I'm on to the back stitch now, which is going to take a while, but it's already looking good. The only back stitch on these pictures is around her eyes.( See Pictures... )
Okay, here's a set of floral designs I finished late last year but didn't get around to photographing until now. They're stitched on 14 count with two strands of thread.
( See Pictures Here... )
Cross Stitch: 60th Birthday Card
Dec. 23rd, 2018 05:44 pmA little later than intended, thanks to life getting in the way, but here at last are the pics of the 60th birthday card I made for my friend. Unfortunately, it went a bit wonky when I stuck it to the card because it's quite large. I used one strand of thread on 18 count fabric, so the stitched piece is a little over 6 inches tall by about 3 1/3 wide.
There should be more to the border, another shade filling in most of the gaps, but I liked the simpler version so I left it at that.
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Cross Stitch Greetings
Jul. 24th, 2018 11:14 pmI've finally managed to finish a set of really fiddly designs. The pictures don't show it very clearly but they used 15 colours, some of which were so similar I couldn't see the difference except in bright daylight. There's also a lot of backstitch, and one of the designs I had to start again after accidentally dropping my yogurt on the first attempt...
These are small designs, stitched on 14 count.
( Pics Here... )
