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A Simple Wish

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A Simple Wish by Blackbird Designs is included in the quilt book, Garden Club published in 2010.

I’ve wanted to stitch it for some time and a friend loaned me the chart. I chose a piece of 28ct white Lugana from my stash with mostly called for threads. I guess I did not realize how many eyelet stitches this particular design has and I’m really not enjoying stitching them.

I decided to add another row of alphabet letters instead of any personalization on this one. Most of my ancestor names are too long. Not sure how I will finish it as yet but happy it is now finished.

And here it is framed. I used a simple frame from Michael’s but painted it a brown.

Autumn Quaker

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Autumn Quaker by Primrose Cottage is the 4th one in this series I have stitched. The stitch count is 81 x 79 and the called for fabric is 28ct mushroom using 2 skeins of Colour and Cotton Pumpkin Pie floss. A finishing kit was not available when I bought the chart.

I decided to use a piece of 16ct mystery aida which was a mottled orange/gold color with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss in Rustic Charm (dark rust) and Pumpkin Head (brighter orange) This one will join Christmas Quaker, Winter Quaker, and Valentine’s Day Quaker in a dough bowl or tiered tray.

While I like how this turned out, I may stitch it again on 28ct Lugana. We shall see.

I still need to find some orange rick rack to add as trim but I am happy with how it turned out.

Valentine’s Day Quaker

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Valentine’s Day Quaker by Primrose Cottage is the 3rd one in this series I have stitched. The stitch count of this one is 80 x 80. The recommended fabric is 32ct Blush using Classic Colorworks Ripe Melon.

I chose to stitch mine on 28ct white Lugana using Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss Dresden Plate and Cerise and VMSS Tans for the two birds. I did not buy the finishing kit for this one as I did for the two previous ones, Christmas Quaker and Winter Quaker.

The leaf fabric is what I used for the backing on this one. I still need to find just the right color rick rack to use as trim on this one.

Winter Quaker

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Winter Quaker is the second on in this series by Primrose Cottage that I have stitched. I bought the chart and the finishing kit directly from their Etsy Shop.

The recommended fabric is 28ct mushroom with Color and Cotton Battleship floss. I had the Lugana fabric in my stash. Stitched on 28ct over two makes the finished size about a 6-inch square. I do plan on finishing them as pillows. Winter Quaker will join Christmas Quaker for display, and I have two more in this series to stitch.

Christmas Quaker

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Lindsey Weight of Primrose Cottage is a new designer to me. I LOVE her Quaker series and plan to stitch all of the seasons. Christmas Quaker is the first one I have stitched. I bought both the chart and the finishing kit for this one. The finishing kit included the floss, backing fabric, a piece of wool for the back and the rickrack trim.

The chart recommended 28ct mushroom 2 over 2, I chose a piece of 28ct white Lugana I had in my stash. I used the cherry cobbler floss for everything except the tree. I stitched that with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Kris Kringle Green.

I’ll probably wait and finish it once I have stitched Winter Quaker which is next up. I decided not to use the backing fabric that came with the finishing kit. Instead, I used something I had in my stash.

Bluework Pears

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Bluework Pears is a 2023 release by Annie Beez Folk Art. This design features three patterns of blue samplers in the shape of pears.

The Models are stitched on 35 count Light Khaki linen from Weeks Dye Works, using 1 strand over 2 linen threads with Dinky-Dye Silk. DMC conversion provided. Templates and finishing instructions are included.

Stitch Counts:
Birds: 47w X 68h
Alphabet: 47w X 65h
Floral: 39w X 64h

Bluework Pears chart cover.

I chose to stitch mine on different fabric using different color floss for each one.

Birds

For this one I chose a piece of 28ct white Lugana and Sulky au ver a soie 100/3 silk floss color #010. I stitched two over two.

Alphabet

For this one I chose a piece of Picture This Plus 16ct Aerial aida using Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss Americana Blue.

Floral

I again used a piece of 28ct white Lugana with Mo’s Murky Blue silk floss.

The photos really do not do them justice. Now they are off the Vonna Pfeiffer, finisher extraordinaire to work her magic.

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.

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.

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.