Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Spiritual Snowman bookmark


I know that's a weird title but this freebie didn't have a name!
Stitched on Sugar Maple Fabrics-not sure what color! sorry.
Stitched with recommended DMC threads
Freebie is here.
Stitched by Tracey.

The Stag


The Stag Ornament
Helga Mandl Designs
R&R Reproductions 28 ct French Vanilla Linen, DMC Floss, and Bead-It Beads
Stitched by Carol

Monday, November 16, 2009

Snowman


Christmas ornament


fabric: hemp
thread: Anchor 01, 46, 245; metallic (golden) thread

stitched by Isadora

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Isabelle Vautier Thread Keeper and Biscornu


Isabelle Vautier
DMC 815, Glass Pearl Beads, Mill Hill Beads
Stitched by Anita D

Chilly's Gift


Chilly's Gift
Stitchy Kitty
Fabric: Aida14 with gold metalik
Thead: DMC, Madeira Lana
stitched by: Elena

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pearls & Rosebuds Fob


Pearls & Rosebuds Fob
The Drawn Thread
28 ct Cameo Rose Cashel Linen, DMC Floss<
Stitched by Carol

Halloween Biscornu


Halloween Biscornu
design by Barbara Ana
Fabric: 14 count Aida
Thead: DMC
stitched by: Elena

New Year in Russian language


New Year in Russian language
design by Elena.
Fabric: 18 count Aida
Thead: DMC
stitched by: Elena

Monday, November 9, 2009

Peace Angel


Peace Angel Ornament
Prairie Schooler
32 ct White Belfast Linen, DMC Floss and RG Petite Treasure Braid
Stitched by Carol for Edgar for Christmas Ornament Swap

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Free Bookmark from Kustom Krafts Inc.

Hi everyone! (Dyan waving)

We thought you might like our " Autumn Splendor" bookmark to stitch. We offer freebies to stitch in our monthly newsletter.

This photo doesn't show the long ribbon tail but you can see the full photos with the pattern and finishing instructions.

www.kustomkrafts.com/autumnbookmark.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Stitching everyone!

Dyan
www.kustomkrafts.com

Friday, November 6, 2009

Covered box


Covered box stitched by Lynn B
using DMC variegated thread on linen.
Cross stitch grid designed by me, information
regarding free cross stitch pattern and contents
can be located here.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Quaker stocking


Christmas ornament
design by Zinaida

fabric: Aida
thread: Anchor 46 & 47, metallic (golden) thread

stitched by Isadora

Friday, October 30, 2009

Halloween needlebook and pinkeep


Halloween pinkeep and needlebook stitched by Lynn B
Needlebook 1 over 1 and pinkeep stitched 2 over 2 using DMC threads.
Polymer clay handmade pins. ( Inspiration can be found on You Tube for fimo clay)
Free pattern for cross stitch can be found here.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Needleroll




fabric: Aida
thread: Anchor 13

stitched by Isadora (more pictures on my blog)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Needle case




Neddle case

©À mon Ami Pierre

32ct DMC linen & DMC floss

Stitched by Mercedes

Pink Ribbon




Pink ribbon pinkeep
©Romy in Austria.
28 ct lugana & DMC floss
Stitched by Mercedes


Apron Magnet



Plastic canvas apron magnet

©Labores de Mercedes

Plastic canvas & DMC floss

Stitched by Mercedes

Friday, October 23, 2009

Bloom pinkeep


Bloom pinkeep stitched on linen, using DMC threads, trimmed with
silver butterflies.
Stitched by Lynn B
Lizzie Kate design can be found here

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

If the Shoe Fits

'If the Shoe Fits' by My Nifty Needle
(wording omitted)
Mystery 28ct opalescent evenweave from Polstitches
Called for DMC floss
Home made cording using DMC floss
3/8" ribbon in orange and purple
Large black, faceted button
Finished as an ornament
Stitched & finished by Sadie for Aubree

Biscornu and fob


design by Stich-Creations

fabric: aida
thread: Anchor 410 and 13

stitched by Isadora (more pictures on my blog)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Quaker stocking

Quaker stocking freebie part2


Fabric: hand dyed Linda
Threads: DMC
Designed and stitched by: Zinaida
Chart is here

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Comedy Dog



Pincushion


fabric: hemp
thread: Anchor

stitched by Isadora

Friday, October 16, 2009

Freebie Number 14

Freebie Number 14 by
Mausimom
fabric: 32ct "staci-dyed" linen
fiber: DMC 814
stitched by staci
(more pictures on my blog)

Wildflower Hearts


Scissor Fob, Scissor Pocket, Biscornu

Lieselotte
Cashel (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Caron Wildflowers and Waterlilies, Perlen

Spring Garden


Scissor Fob, Scissor Pocket, Card

Catherine Strickler / Caron Collection
(Chart is no longer available)


Lieselotte
Zählstoff (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Anchor Garn, Perlen

Pretty Garden Motif


A little Notebook


Lieselotte
Zählstoff (11 Fäden/cm)
2-fädig über 2 Gewebefäden

Anchor Garn, Perlen



Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Halloween Friends


Halloween Friends
32 count Belfast white linen
DMC threads used
Stitched by Heidi
Freebie found here

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Owl on an Egg

Pattern found here
Done on linen with most of the recommended threads-had to substitute one or two with another overdyed equivalent. 
JABC button

Stitched by Tracey
Designed by Bent Creek

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Halloween Oct Newsletter



Freebie available this month on the new Kustom Kraft Newsletter
Stitched on 14 ct Black Aida
Finished into a box stitch by Mare

Monday, October 5, 2009

Pumpkin Etui

Pumpkin etui needlebook part1


Fabric: hand dyed linen
Threads: DMC
Designed and stitched by: Zinaida
Chart is here

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Halloween Costume


Designer is Birds of a Feather


Stitched on perforated paper by Tracey

Mini SAL ABC Chat

ABC Miaou

Designer: La Sorcière Rouge

Fabric: 28ct raw linen
Thread: The Gentle Art

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Home is Where the Snow Flies


Home is Where the Snow Flies by Val's Stuff


Stitched on MCG Textiles Linen with DMC threads



No link for the freebie- was a handout from a shop!

(hope I did this right, it's my first post!)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Prairie Schooler ABC Bird Floss Ring Tag

Prairie Schooler ABC Bird
Belfast Linen and DMC
Stitch by Anita D

Monday, September 21, 2009

Prairie Schooler ABC Santa Pinkeep

Prairie Schooler ABC Santa
Finished as a Pinkeep
DMC and linen
Stitched by Anita D

Friday, September 18, 2009

Seasons - Spring


32 count Belfast linen
DMC threads
Spring season
Stitched by Heidi
Freebie is here

Friday, September 4, 2009

Full Moon


Freebie from Elizabeth's Designs.


Stitched and framed by Robin.

My Simple Heart...for you



Freebie from Samsarah Design Company... 2006 Nashville Needlework Show. Buttons from Just Another Button Company.




Stitched and framed by Robin.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Winter Blues

Winter blues 2

Designer: Michelle Lutzen for Stitchy Kitty

Fabric: 25ct light blue Lugana
Thread: Crescent Colours

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Rose


Design:
Rose
Designer: Cathy Roy
Fabric: 32 count white linen
flora backing fabric
Threads: DMC
Finish: Pillow
Stitched by: Sandrajay

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Blue Moon


Blue Moon Scissor Slide
Brightneedle
32 ct Cream Belfast Linen, DMC and WDW Floss
Stitched by Carol for Erin for HoE By the Sea Exchange

Monday, August 24, 2009

Bag

Freebie by Mausimom, sewed as a bag.

Ein Freebie von Mausimom, genäht als Beutel fürs Bad.

2-fädig auf Zählstoff 10 Fäden/cm
Anchor-Garn
Perlen und Charms

SAL


A small SAL, organised by Mausimom, sewed as a cushion.

Ein kleiner SAL von Mausimom, genäht als Kissen.

2-fädig auf Zählstoff 10 Fäden/cm
Anchor-Garn
Perlen

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Snowman Sampler


Snowman Sampler Scissor Slide
San Man Originals
32 ct White Opalescent Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol for Cathy for Winter Exchange

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Heart love

Heart love

Designer: The Workbasket

Stitched on 28ct natural linen with Rainbow Gallery Bravo!

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Bird & Flower

Designer: Chessie & Me
Design: Bird & Flower
Fabric: 40ct Flax Newcastle Linen
Threads: Listed Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitched by: Carol (Just Carol)

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Easter Blessings



Easter Blessings by Plum Street Samplers


Pattern can be found on her blog: www.plumstreetsamplers.typepad.com

Quaker Flower


Quaker Flower by "The Stitcherhood"


Pattern is available at http://www.thestitcherhood.com/

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Quaker Snowman

Midnight Stitching designs
Quaker Snowman
DMC, Wichelt 32 ct Lambswool linen, Mill Hill beads
Stitched by Anita D

Flying Fairy

Fée volante

Freebie from DMC

Square made for Love Quilts UK

Stitched on white 14 ct aida with DMC Color Variations and Rainbow Gallery Nordic Gold.

Stitched by Sabine Rose.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Quick Christmas Card


Design by Yiotas XStitch. Quick Merry Christmas card. Free pattern

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Best Wishes Bunny

Best wishes bunny 4

Designer: Debra Page for The Chart Shop

Details: White 28 ct eavenweave fabric - DMC floss.

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Friday, July 31, 2009

Coffee Time


Box with fimo clay rose pins, coffee pot and cup and saucer.
Heart shaped ornament with Swarovski crystal trim
Scissor fob stitched 1 over 1
Free patterns can be found here on my blog
where you can also see the second and third prizes in
my first anniversary giveaway for July 2009.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Tiny Sampler


La-D-Da's TINY Sampler

Stitched by Lelia


When I stitched this freebie, it was for a cross stitch demonstration. I used 18 ct Shaker Linen with perle coton #5. I finished the edge with gold beads from my stash. In other words, my Tiny Sampler - is pretty big, 8" x 8"!!!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Cours de Printemps



Pattern: Cours de Saison de Gazette94
Fabric: Rose 14count Aida
Threads: DMC
Stitched by Cenoura for MiJo (international exchange from Fórum des Grilles de Maryse)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

SAL ABC 03

SAL ABC 03

Designer: Ria Lanser (Grandma's kitchen)

Fabric: 32ct cream murano
Thread: DMC

Stitched by: Sabine Rose

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Needleroll


Freebie: Alexandrina (Matrioshka Biscornu)

1-fädig auf Leinenband 11 Fäden/cm
Anchor Multicolor 1345
Perlen

Gestickt von: Lieselotte

Friday, July 17, 2009

Blue Diagonal Egg




Themed Egg Page - Anne-Les-Petites Croix
Ercu 14 aida
DMC Threads

Red-Blue Christmas Bauble



This is a Christmas Bauble from borduurblog

I still have a few more bauble to do.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

In God We Trust

cooking and conny 005


Stitched in HDF silks on 35 ct HDF 'Bunny Brown' linen
Stuffed with wool rovings
Stitched by Barbara Chatterton-Luuring

Brite Birds

cooking and conny 015



Stitched by Conny as a birthday gift
Mounted on a small chalkboard

Five Birds

cooking and conny 010



Stitched in HDF silks that matched up with the suggested DMC on 35 ct HDF linen
Filled with wool rovings
Stitched by Barbara Chatterton-Luuring

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Tea anyone?

Tea exchange stitched on linen using DMC threads.
You can locate the free patterns here.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Bienvenue chez nous


Mystery-SAL (per Mail)

Vorlage: www.solo.brode.over-blog.fr
Zählstoff: 11-fädig
Anchor Verlaufsgarn Nr. 1345
Sonderstiche / Special Stitches

Im Zentrum durfte jede Stickerin ihr eigenes Traumhaus sticken.
Das ist mein Zuhause.
In the centre every embroiderer might embroider her own dream house.
This is my home.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Bull Biscornu


Both sides are the same
stitched with DMC black on white 18ct aida

Petite Lettres Rouges





Stitched 1 over 1 on 28ct Zweigart cashel linen Vintage Country Mocha with DMC threads 321 498 & 815
Stitched by Moreen

Monday, July 6, 2009

Tiny Biscornu

Biscornu 1

Designer: Valérie from Talons aiguilles

Fabric: 25ct dark blue Lugana
Thread: DMC

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Blackwork Biscornu


Competition to win this blackwork biscornu kit.
Ends 31st August 2009

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Simple daisy


Design: Sandra M. Flores Cruz, pdf file found here.
Fabric: 28ct mocha evenweave.
Floss: DMC.
Backingfabric: All abuzz by Kim Schaefer.
Finishing: Ipod nano case.
Embellishments: hand made charm, embossed dart flight.
Stitched by: Sandra.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Wildflower Hearts



Design: Indigo Rose, Catherine Strickler.
Fabric: 28ct baby blue evenweave.
Floss: Colorwash 500.
Finishing: Scissors case, part of the design in a fob.
Embellishments: flower button, multicolor tassel (with crochet thread),
made with love heart charm, blue embossed dart flight.
Stitched by: Sandra.

Petting the Pretty


Stitched this as a birthday present for a 9-year-old. The chart is from 2002: I don't know if it's still available.

Designer: Fanta Cat Designs-Vicky Graham: try here.
Fabric: 11 ct Aida
Fibers: DMC, Krienik braids
One Mill Hill bead.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Patriotic Quilt 2

I have a small finish - Patriotic Quilt 2 by Helga Mandl

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Stickfee Biscornu



Found on: Stickfee.de
Stitched on evenweave for TTE partner by Mare

Strawberry Scissor Fob



Freebie: Acerca del Bordado
Fabric: 32ct white linen
Thread: Arc-en-Ciel from L'Atelier du Pic Vert

Stitched by: Cenoura for Tiny Treasures Exchange

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Glory


Glory Pinkeep

SanMan Originals

In June 2009 Newsletter

32 ct Natural Belfast Linen, DMC Floss - I converted the charted pastel shades to traditional Independence Day Colors

Stitched by Carol for Marie for 4th of July Exchange

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Petit Hornbook Noir



Design: Petit Hornbook Noir (found here)
Designer: A Mon Ami Pierre
Fabric: Creame 28 count Evenweave
Threads: DMC
Finish:
Needlebook



Patriotic Quilt 1

I have a small finish - Patriotic Quilt 1 by Helga Mandl





I've now started Quilt 2 and hope to finish that tomorrow.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Sailing Sloop

Sailing Sloop by
Rainbow Gallery
fabric: 32ct raw linen
fibers: WDW (my own selection)
stitched by staci

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Flower Biscornu

Side A
Side B

stitched on 18 ct white aida with DMC floss
Stitched by Amanda
Pattern can be found here

Good Morning

Good Morning by
Ria Lanser (Grandma's Kitchen)
fabric: misc "staci-dyed" linen remnant
fiber: Victorian Motto in Red G
stitched by staci

Sunday, June 14, 2009

In God We Trust

"In God We Trust" by Plum Street Samplers
Freebie found Here
Stitched on 30ct dark chino w/ DMC
I changed out the 1776 color and made it the blue.
Stitched by Ranae
LiveWell~laugh Often~Stitch Much

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Ladybird biscornu

Stitched by Lynn B
More pictures here
Designed by BattyBat

SAL ABC 02

SAL ABC 02

Designer: Ria Lanser (Grandma's kitchen)

Fabric: 32ct cream murano
Thread: DMC

Stitched by Sabine Rose

Monday, June 8, 2009

Biscornu 2

Side A
Side B

Stitched on 18ct aida, with DMC floss

Sunday, June 7, 2009

A Mon Ami Pierre Needlebook


Designer: A Mon Ami Pierre
Design: Complimentary design found here
Fabric: 40ct Light Espresso R & R Linen
Thread: DMC 779
Stitched by: Carol (Just Carol)

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Seaworld Biscornu

Seaworld Biscornu / pincushion
Designed and stitched by Yiotas XStitch

Yiotas XStitch is offering a free pattern of the biscornu below.
Pattern can be downloaded here: Free biscornu pattern


















Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Quaker Pin Cube


Quaker Pin Cube
Designer: Anita, Stitch-Creations
Fabric: 28ct Monoco Evenweave
Fibers: Carries Creations, DMC
Stitched by Meari

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Lily of the Valley



Design : Pinkeep Mai (Freebie) © Les grilles de Maryse
Fabric : 28ct Stoney Creek Dyed Fabrics (Antique Pink)
Thread : DMC
Finished as : Pinkeep


Now I'm doing Giveaway this pinkeep, and one more.
My blog is Be Happy! (
here)
More photos and information is on my blog.


YUKO

Lily of the Valley



Design : Freebie ©
Les chroniques de Frimousse
Fabric : 36ct Wichelt (sand) --- coffee baked
Thread : DMC
FInished as : Pinkeep


Now I'm doing Giveaway this pinkeep and one more.
My blog is Be Happy! (
here)
More photos and information is on my blog.

YUKO

Tea Time

Side A
Side B
Stitched by Amanda

Joyeux Noel

Side A
Side B
Stitched by Amanda

Joyeux Noel

Found this freebie while surfing and forgot to put where I found it. The name I put in the label is what's printed at the bottom of the pattern for the designer.

Small Bee

Small Bee and Small Frog where designed for Cyberstitchers by Barbara Ana

Snowman

Stitched by Amanda

Friday, May 29, 2009

Horloge de la Brodeuse



Vorlage: Le Blog de Cathy

Gestickt von Lieselotte

Leinen 14 Fäden/cm

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Small russian doll

090520_poupee_russe



La grille est offerte sur le blog d'Alexandrina "Matrioshka biscornu" sur lequel on trouve plein, plein, plein de petites poupées russes à broder !

The pattern is on Alexandrina's blog "Matrioshka biscornu" where you will find several russian dolls to stitch.

Love from France.

Catherine

http://filacham.canalblog.com/

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Love Bug

Love Bug
32 count Silkwever
Paradise Blue
Freebie found here
Stitched by Heidi

Thursday, May 7, 2009

ABC 123

Prairie Schooler abc123
Stitched by Anita D

Assisi/Blackwork Numbers


You can find the charts of these numbers here.
Stitched by Miriam.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Petites Lettres Rouges


Petites Lettres Rouges

c. Blackbird Designs 2009

Pattern located on their blog: Blackbird Designs - Taking One Stitch at a Time

Stitched by Lelia