Summer reads II

new project and thread converter

Working on a design from the new book by Joan Elliot, its the ''Cross Stitch Angel''

Here is a great place to convert thread colours too

http://www.thecrossstitchguild.com/colour_converter.aspx

Another cross stitch project

I am working on another biscornu by The Sweetheart Tree its the Cherry Blossoms Biscornu

summer reads

When Barnabee Met Bella

A cross stitch pattern by Just Nan

My first Design in Cross stitch

Designed my own ornament and stitched my first sample to test out the pattern. Working on the chart and instructions now.

Mill Hill Beaded Petite Purse

Peachy Biscornu

The two sides before finishing

The finished Biscornu

loved the effect of the beads here

This is from Heirloom Embroideries. I used Dinky Dyes silk , DMC threads and Mill hill beads. The chart and all the threads and embellishments were bought at http://www.hshneedlecrafts.com/ .

Debi's Roses Biscornu

The chart is a freebie from http://chatelaine-design.de/

July Challange

I belong to the Brooke's Books Interactive yahoo group. In July we had a challenge to stitch a summer pantry design by Brooke and to add, change or use various stitches and embellishments of our liking. On the left is my entry. It was really fun!

I love Christmas!

Santa and cross stitching , what more could you ask for..... :)

Dont forget to check out Santa's Blog !

Daughters Jewelry

My Oldest daughter ( 11 years old) loves to make jewelry. I often give her many of my bead stash, usually mill hill and she comes up with beautiful work!

Christmas Ornaments

Mill hill Charmer

Close up

Mill Hill Charmer

I just love these scarfs!