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A Sweet Memory

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The very first time I saw A Sweet Memory by Silver Creek Samplers, I knew I had to stitch this for my two sons. Even though the youngest is 59 and my oldest would be 62 this year, it brought back memories of drawings on the ceilings using the top bunk of their bed.

I chose a piece of 28ct mushroom lugana to stitch it on and used the called for colors except for the handprint and bear. For those two I used Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe, Havana Brown. This one ended up being my last finish for 2023. I need to measure it and figure out a frame.

I stitched their initials over one. I wanted to add the year they were each born but there was just not enough room. I love how it turned out. Now to find the perfect frame for it.

I ordered the frame from Amazon and it included glass and backing board. I’ll add spacers between the glass and stitched piece.

Holiday Spirit

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Holiday Spirit was a free chart offered by Robin at Samplerbird Stitchery back in 2010. stitched it sometime in 2023.

I finished it as a flat ornament with twisted cording I made from the two colors I stitched with. I wish I had gotten the cording a little tighter twisted but this will have to do. I added a bow and a heart button to finish this off. The indents are from the clips I use to hold the cording in place and do disappear.

Peace on Earth

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Peace on Earth is a free chart from Luminous Fiber Arts Misty Pursel. The chart came with her request to respond to a survey. I chose to stitch this one on a piece of 16ct Bay Leaf aida I had in my stash. I used Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss Sewing Notion and Olde Cranberry. I plan on stitching this again using different colors.

The stitch count is 56h x 73w and calls for two shades of red floss. I chose to stitch this one (actually two) on 16ct Bay Leaf aida using white (Primitive White) and red floss (Red Rooster) by Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe. Both will be finished as flat hanging ornaments.

Christmas Bullfinches

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North East Stitching Designs (a UK designer) is a new designer to me. When I first saw Christmas Bullfinches, I knew I wanted to stitch it.

The design has a stitch count of 81 x 79 Stitches and on 16ct measures 5.1 x 4.9 in. It only uses three DMC colors – 310, 3023, and 3801.

Not sure how I will finish it as yet, either a small ornament or pin pillow. I decided to finish it as a hanging ornament that can be used on a cabinet knob or door. I need to pick up some matching DMC floss so I can make the twisted cording and hanger. I will probably stitch this one again as I like it so much.

I decided to keep this one for myself this year. I’s hanging on the inside of our front door.

Days of Christmas

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Days of Christmas is a new series by Pigeon Coop Designs. The first three in the series have been released. The designs are available to order as a kit or just the pdf of the chart.

Partridge & Pear – This design is 69 stitches wide by 69 stitches high and calls for 11 different DMC colors. When stitched on 14 count Aida fabric, it fits well into a 6″ embroidery hoop.

Turtle Doves – This design is 66 stitches wide by 64 stitches high and uses 12 different DMC colors. When stitched on 14 count Aida fabric, it fits well into a 6″ embroidery hoop.

French Hens – This design is 63 stitches wide by 67 stitches high and uses 12 different DMC colors. When stitched on 14 count Aida fabric, it fits well into a 6″ embroidery hoop. 

I chose to stitch mine on 16ct white aida with the called for floss and finish them as ornaments. I bought the cording on a spool, but it takes almost the entire spool for just two ornaments. So, I need to go get some more if I want the series to match. I may decide to add a bow to hide the pin or use a different pin.

House on Holly Hill

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House on Holly Hill is one of the ten projects in the book Peppermint and Holly. While it has been long Out of Print, it was reprinted in November 2023. It is designed to be stitched on 30ct Goldfinch by R & R Reproductions over 1. I chose to stitch this one on 16ct Friendship Greene by Fabrics by Stephanie with the called for floss, Weeks Dye Works Bark, Cocoa, Lancaster Red, and Angel Hair.

I finished it as a flat ornament with twisted cording around the edge.

Autumn Skies

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Fall is my very favorite time of year. It was always the time of year my husband and I headed out west for our 6-8 weeks camping trips visiting our National Parks. Fall colors are also my favorite colors. When I saw Autumn Skies by Hands on Designs, I knew I wanted to stitch the small pillow.

The chart pack was offered as a kit including the chart, felt trim and buttons. The checkboard ribbon was not included.

I selected a piece of 16ct Natural aida I had in my stash and the DMC floss. Luckily, I had a roll of ribbon that I thought might work.

I’m not sure how I will finish this one as yet but happy with how it turned out.

I decided to finish this one as a small pin pillow to add to my dough bowl collection.

I’m So Glad

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I’m So Glad by Cathy Haberman of Hands on Design, appeared in the October 2015 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. I saw it stitched in one of the cross-stitching Facebook groups I belong to.

I selected a piece of 16ct aida I had in my stash and two skeins of Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss Fireside Glow and Sierra Sunset. I cut two small pieces of felt for the bottom of the acorns.

My plan is to frame the stitched piece and use the leafy fabric as a background. I ended up stitching the bottom part of the acorn rather than using the felt pieces. Framed using a simple black frame I ordered from Amazon.

Autumn Silhouette

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Autumn Silhouette by Blackbird Designs was published in 2004 and has been long Out of Print. I have seen a number of folks starting to stitch this one and since Fall is my favorite time of the year, I decided to start it.

The chart calls for 28ct Harvest Blend by R & R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works Swamp Water floss. I decided to use a piece of 16ct aida in a light burnt orange color that I had in my stash along with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss Rust and Russet.

I’m not sure how I will finish this one. Perhaps just a simple frame.

I decided on a simple dark brown frame from Amazon.

Threadwork Primitives Quaker Pinwheels

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I saw both of these stitched designs posted in a Facebook group a couple of years ago and purchased them. Fast forward to 2023 as I was looking to stitch some small Christmas gifts, and decided these two would be perfect.

Quaker Holly Pinwheel

I chose a piece of 16ct Parchment aida and the called for colors of floss (Gentle Arts Rubby Slipper, Chives, Forest Glade, Wood Trail, and Harvest Basket.)

Started Stitching: September 27, 2023
Finished Stitching: October 1, 2023

I think I may stitch this one again using a brighter shade of red.

Quaker Carnation Pinwheel

I also stitched this one on a piece of 16ct Parchment aida with the called for floss (Gentle Arts toffee, Wood Smoke, Cinnamon and DMC 3012 since I did not have Green Tea Leaf.)

Started Stitching: October 1, 2023
Finished Stitching: October 4, 2023

Both will be finished as round ornaments as pictured on the original designs. I’ll stitch this one again as both were a quick stitch and I love them.