One of my favorites......

When you stitch something many times, it qualifies as one of your favorites~ Many of you have this older classic chart in your inventory at home..... I have to say that one of my all time favorites is an Out of Print chart 18th Century Stitchers Pinwheel by The Goode Huswife ...  I love monochrome stitches.... I love alphabets.... I love pinwheels because they can easily be finished into an ornament..... I love collections~ Take a look......  

I've stitched many of them.....

 

....mostly in reds.... I love red~ 

 

Here's a few in a tray to display..... approximately 3" in diameter......

 

Simple cording.... a charm on the back.... 

You'll see I like using leftover scraps of linens for my backing fabric.......

 

 

I've given a few way as gifts..... I try to stitch a couple each year..... 

Needlework Tree Ornaments

Sue Hillis~ Needleworkers Tree

~Another monochrome~

Just choose your color palette

 

My Stitchers Tree has a thimble charm....and special ribbon.....

  That's a few from my personal collection of monochrome ornaments..... tomorrow I'll be showcasing more of the finishing I have done for many of you.....   Stay warm and stitching friends!!   Faye          

Today's chilly picture walk~

 

 

The deep freeze has arrived in the Carolinas!!!! Brrrrr.... I'm guessing it's about time since its mid-December~ We've been spoiled some, so it's time to throw another log on the fire!  Today's picture walk showcases several more of YOUR stitches that were sent to me to creatively finish.... here you go~  

 Plum Street Samplers 2015 freebie Christmas ornaments

The 12 Days of Christmas 

 

A blend of fabrics and similar trims..... I love this collection! 

 

I am so glad this sweet customer will be enjoying them for many years to come~  

 

 The fabric backings should be complimentary and pretty enough to display....  

 

Merry and Bright

Threadwork Primitives

This stitch is stunning and includes 3 appliquéd wool trees.... sweet~  

Plum Street Sampler~ Merry One I'll have a few more to show you soon..... Stay warm..... And, stitching! Faye  

     

Tonight's Christmas picture walk.....

Greetings friends everywhere!  The countdown is on as the children in my classroom count days until Christmas break..... Bless their hearts... they don't really have a concept of time... but Tuesday is right around the corner!    Tonight's picture walk highlights many gifts I have finished up for my customers... Stitch Guild exchange gifts, goodies for friends and even gifts of rememberence~ Take a look....

• Lizzie Kate Flora McSample stockings

 

 ....with piped edges.... 

...just like the large stockings... fully lined~

We all know that the holidays can bring on sadness and anxiety to many... it's not always a joyous occasion to some~ This stitcher wanted to commemorate the death of her husband by stitching precious, one of-a-kind ornaments for her children..... I was SO touched when given the opportunity to create these ornaments for her family.... A true labor of love that will be used to reflect back on happy times when their dad was living..... 

Merry Christmas from Heaven

I love you dearly, now don't shed a tear...

I'm spending my Christmas

with Jesus this year....

Dad~2016

An ornament for each child... How sweet is that?

 

Lizzie Kate~ Jingle all the Way

I thought these cranberry, olive and light brown jingle bells were the perfect accent~ 

 

Stacy Nash kit offered by Country Sampler~ Dec 25

In a day or so, I will share a 12 piece collection of ornaments that I promise photos will not do justice~ As I've said before, I am a very lucky lady to get to see, touch and create YOUR wonderful stitching into treasured pieces for you to enjoy..... I look forward to sharing these goodies with you~ 

As always.... stay happy and stitching....

Faye

             

Today's picture walk.....

Greetings friends and fellow stitchers...... it's been a little while but the good news is that ALL of your Christmas goodies have been  finished up and are safely in your hands! It truly is the most glorious time of the year!  The hum of my sewing machine is gently winding down... I'm setting my sights on a few finishes for myself to give as gifts..... can you feel my smile as I write this?? I would like to show a few finishes each day from now til Christmas..... So, here are a few I'm highlighting today~   

~Bowl fillers~

Little House Needleworks Peace on Earth

Shepherds Bush Joy to Ewe

 

Homespun Elegance~Candy Cane Cutie

   

 

I love tiny charms and bells to pull it all together~

 

Homespun Elegance~ Holiday Home

 

Noah's Ark Tree ornaments (designer unknown)

A small tree filled with stitched animal ornaments is in the makings... more to come~  

Backside of ornament

 

Pineberry Lane~ Merry Christmas

Prairie Schooler 12 days of Christmas

 

Country Rustic Prims~ Family

That's it for tonight..... I'll be sharing more goodies very soon..... until then, keep a smile in your heart and your hands happily stitching.......

Always, 

Faye

   

 

     

A collection to be shared....

 

 

Greetings all! After an incredibly busy week and weekend, I thought I'd share a few recent finishes that were mailed from my craftroom.... I continue to be amazed at the beautifully stitched pieces I receive... Those which I lend my creative flair and return to you for display or gift giving.... Here are a few I can share today ........ Enjoy tonight's picture walk....  

(From top left to right)

C'mon Monde~ Les Lettres de Mon Jardin

BBD (Prim Club kit)~ Darling Buds of May

PSS~ Merry Two

PSS~ Pennsylvania Fraktur

Threadwork Primitives~ Chelseas Pinkeep

PSS~ Goodness & Plenty

BBD~ Gathering Basket

Here are a few closer photos of the above collection.....

 

 

 

 

 

And here are a few more projects I was fortunate to finish for others.....

Stacy Nash~ Prized Pig Sewing Book

 

With a Heart Pin Pillow

 

The inside of the book 

 

More seasonal stitches.....

Lizzie Kate~ Pumpkin Pocket

 

You should know by now, I love incorporating piped edges when possible....

 

And, I will always return your goodies properly lined~

 

 

I'm not sure who the cross stitch designer is, but I think this design is precious.....

 

I will be signing off and will probably be flying under the radar for a week or so.... the last of the Christmas finishing is in process..... But know I'm here, smiling each and every day! 

Love and Peace, 

Faye

   

Tonight's picture walk.....

Greetings friends!! What a whirl wind of a week it's been~ Lots going on here..... Lots of stitching.... Lots of sewing and finishing for many of you....Lots of disbelief that's it's nearly mid-November!  I'll let photos of the finished stitched projects be the focus of tonight's post... Enjoy~

The Fold~Shepherds Bush  

This strawberry is detachable ..... and so tiny!

 

Leaping Stag~ Threadwork Primitives

Dames of the Needle Pom Pom trim... SO easy to work with~

 

Lots and lots of Stockings have made their way back to your homes... ready to hang at the mantel~

 

I have lots more to show you.... soon, very soon....

 

Faye