Here are some stitched pieces shared so far this year.
Stitched by Barbara M., “A Strawberry for Emily”, design by Rose M Kotnik Tomorrow’s Antiques.One as designed by GuiliaThe other, the head painted by my sister but finished like GiorgiaSince my sister’s head looks so Italian, we Googled what the doll’s name should be in Italian and I embroidered that name on the bottom of the doll.Stitched by Barbara M., Giorgia Pincushion Doll by Guilia Punti Antichi.Stitched by Barbara M., Virgin Queen’s Stitching Wallet by Betsy Morgan Willing Hands.
Barbara wrote: “Hurrah! I finished the stitching. I have all the linen wrapped around the skirtex. I have the silk ready to go. The wallet is so pretty, I just can’t believe it!”
Stitched by Gwin G., Origami Crane sashiko sampler, by QH Textiles.
Gwin wrote: “My first finish of 2024 (not even ironed yet!). I started sashiko stitching during the pandemic because it’s very soothing and zen-like, due to the repetition of the running stitch. Traditionally, these squares are used as dish cloths.”
Stitched by Marie Z., Spring Sewing Bag by Stacy Nash. Bag made from wool and lined with cotton fabric.Stitched by Marie Z., In the Garden, design by Milady’s Needle. Painted paper mache box with a tiny Adam and Eve sampler mounted on it.Stitched by Roberta L., HL’s Moth, design by Kathy Barrick. Called for NPI silks on 40 ct. linen.
Stitched by Robin H., Bristol Sampler Pear, design by Threadwork Primitives.
Robin wrote: “Finished 2024 Blessing Sampler. Stitched on 32 CT Old Linen Blend and used Classic Colorworks Cherry Cobbler.”
Stitched by Barbara D., Ann Rathmell by Hands Across The Sea.
Barbara wrote “My 2024 Blessings Sampler. This was stitched 1/1 on 32 count Bees Knees (Seraphim linen). Mostly stash floss colors . 3 1/2” x 4 1/2” finished.”
Stitched by Barbara M., St. Paddy’s Needle Set, design by Kim Beamish in Just Cross Stitch Magazine April 2021.
Barbara wrote: “Hurrah! I finished it before March. Kim Beamish did not design anything for the back of the biscornu. I found a design of a pot of coal in a Graphworks Ltd leaflet from 1984 Mini Motif Designs. I changed it to a pot of gold and had a design for the back of the biscornu.”
Stitched by Ellen C., Margaret Beattie by Hands Across the Sea.
Ellen wrote “This was my 2024 Blessing Sampler.”
Stitched by Ellen C., Hariet Hartland by Hands Across the Sea.Stitched by Beth E., Susan Schlichter 1845 by Queenstown Sampler Design (a MAGIC finish for Beth)Stitched by Beth E., ‘Purrfect Santa’ and ‘Tango’, Mill Hill kitsStitched by Shelly M., Theresia Moisl, design by Kitten Stitcher; 46 count crème brûlée Tabbycat linen; 100/3 silks.Stitched by Beth E., Earth Spiral, design by Terri Bay (a MAGIC finish for Beth)Stitched by Shelly P., original composition on 38-ct Legacy linen in Vermeer Blue with silk flossStitched by Lisa T., ‘Let’s Be Kind’, design by Modern Folk EmbroideryStitched by Lisa T., ‘Peaceful Posy Wreath’ by Robin Pickens on 32 ct opalescentStitched by Laurie B.: Shamrocks & Hearts pincushion by Calico Confectionery, Lucky O’ Green by Not forgotten Farms, and Little Shamrocks by Pineberry LaneStitched by Mary M., Three Kings by Imagination, 40 ct. Dames of Needle’s Honey WhiskeyStitched by Mary M., Gift of the Season by Blackbird Design, 36 ct. PTP VellumStitched by Debra S., A Hundred Ways by Plum Street SamplersStitched by Cyndi S., Patriotic Spools by Quaint Rose Designs, 40 ct mystery linen, cotton threadsStitched by Cyndi S.,Tri-Fold Sewing Case by Catherine Theron, class piece, 32 ct linen, silk threadsTri-Fold Sewing Case, outsideTri-Fold Sewing Case, insideStitched by Cyndi S., Primitive Bird-purple burlap with yarn, stitched when I was 6 yr old in schoolStitched by Cyndi S., Rose and the Giant Pear by HATS, 40 ct silk gauze with Anchor cotton threadStitched by Cyndi S., Bristol Red by Claudia Dutcher, 56 ct linen, Soie Surfine threadStitched by Cyndi S., Celestine Touchelay 1896 by Couleur Tourterelle, 40 ct mystery linen, Hand Dyed Fibers silk threadStitched by Deb O., Bertha Lausch by Hands Across the Sea on 36ct R&R American Chestnut with Vickie Clayton Hand-Dyed Fibers Silk in colorway Scarlet Fever
Deb wrote “…personalized for my maternal great-great-great grandmother (finished in January as a blessing sampler)”
Stitched by Deb O., Love Mug by Shannon Christine (freebie) stitched on 18 ct. linen with PC#5Stitched by Deb O., Peppermint Panda by The Blue Flower stitched on 28ct Picture This Plus Gingerbread linen with (mainly) the called for threadsStitched by Deb O., Winter Fling by Heart in Hand using kit supplies
