Designer spotlight~ and a lot more....

...Greetings friends & fellow stitchers~


....Tis the season for...... Stitching, of course!! I know we sometimes feel like we are all getting caught up in the hustle & bustle a little too much~ don't forget to pause and take a deep breath.... Things will all fall into place:)

This fall, I stitched up a design by 4 My Boys Designs that had lingered in my basket way too long... It's simple yet has a couple specialty stitches..... I finally sewed it up as this completed finish....


...using the specified Weeks threads, stitched on 36 ct Exemplar linen 1 over 2


You see the long stitch in the pine needles and the Vertical long cross stitch in the red border...


I liked the red border stitch so much, I used a scrap of linen and stitched another band to be attached on the back of the ornament.....


And I sewed the back with a couple pockets to hold needfuls, greenery or perhaps, a sweet note to the recipient....little details that are simple~

I also have had a chance to make progress each morning on my newest sampler stitch......it's my go-to stitch, that sits by my chair that I stitch on before work while I have my coffee....

With thy Needle & Threads reproduction sampler~

...specified cotton overdyes on 36 ct Vintage Cedar Plank linen, 1 over 2

And, I'm tickled to say, the top half is full of the Eyelet Stitch....


I've gotton lots & lots of practice... Nice soft colors...



Lastly, I was able to get to the framer recently to pick up a few framed pieces.... I'm still thinking of the perfect location of each, but here they are...



I fell in love with this rope moulding....



( sorry for any reflections...)





Well.... I hope everyone remains happy, warm and blessed~

Kindly,

Faye


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