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The 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.

( Photos under here... )

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I'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... )

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Current Location: my desk

Finished 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...

( Under here... )

Started stitching these a couple of years ago and finally finished them, with a whole bunch of other projects in between.

( Owls under here... )

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So, 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?

Two knitting patterns and a ball of yarn

Two knitting patterns and a ball of yarn

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Current Location: my desk

There’s a new crafting community, both here and on LJ. I know, because I’m the one who set it up!

It’s called

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!

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Current Location: My Desk

Halloween might not be much this year, but I got into the spirit a little by making some Googly Bugs.

( Click for bugs... )

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I got some new charms so I made a few more pendants. I'm having WAY too much fun making these =D

( Pics Here... )

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Current Location: My Desk

Every 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.

( Pics Here... )

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Current Location: My Desk

Back 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!
( Picture... )

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Current Location: My Desk

I 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.

( Picture... )

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Current Location: My Desk

I'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... )

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Current Location: My Desk

Right, first update on the art nouveau lady!

( See pictures here... )

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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... )

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Current Location: My Desk

A 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.
( See Pictures Here... )

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Current Location: My Desk

I'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... )

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Current Location: My Desk

I finished another set of small designs for cards, this time some bees and honey. The two small ones were stitched on 14 count and and the four larger ones on 16 count, because that was all I had that was easily accessible. Most of my fabric is stored in a big old chest that currently has a lot of stuff piled on top it and I didn't feel like moving it all to get at my stash of 14 count.

( Pics Here... )

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Yay! I've managed to complete another set of designs! These ones are a mix of cross stitch and coloured blackwork, stitched on 14 count. The big ones were designed for bookmarks but I'll be making mine into birthday cards as I've got some tall, narrow card blanks that will fit them nicely. The two small ones will be gift tags.
( Pics Here... )

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Current Location: My Desk

I started stitching these a few years back and recently discovered them again - five were complete, one only needed a bit of back stitch, and the last two hadn't been started, so I thought I'd better finish the set before I got on with anything new. I stitched them on 18 count fabric, instead of the recommended 14 count, which proved really fiddly, but I think the end result makes them worth the effort, eye strain, and headaches... Doubt I'll stitch them again though. @_@
( Pictures Here... )

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Current Location: My Desk

As some of you know, I'm in the process of having medical tests in an attempt to find out what's wrong with me. Anyway, the good news is that all my blood tests came back normal, ruling out some things I was worried about. The less good news is that I'm still no closer to finding out why I feel so bad. No doubt that will mean more tests, possibly of the more intrusive kind. Not my idea of fun.

Halloween Charms

On a brighter note, to everyone who requested Halloween charms, they were posted by me this morning so hopefully you'll get them before too long! I just hope They arrive safely and that you'll like them...

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Current Location: my room
Current Music: silence

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Entries tagged with craft

Cross Stitched Garden Fairies

Cross Stitched Vases of Flowers

Tropical Flowers Cross Stitch

OWL CROSS STITCH

Help me choose...

New Crafting Community

Googly Bugs

Halloween Pendants Second Set

Halloween Pendants

And Another Stitching Update!

Another Stitching Update

Stitching Updates

Cross Stitch: 60th Birthday Card Update 1

Cross Stitch: Blue Flowers and Art Nouveau Girl

Cross Stitch: 60th Birthday Card

Cross Stitch Greetings

Bee Cross Stitch - and a WiP

Cross Stitch Coloured Blackwork

Cross Stitch Elves & Fairies

Life Stuff & Halloween Charms