I finished the paper book mark. The pattern is from here.
I do like embroidering on paper.
Category Archives: Cross Stitch
Finished Book Mark
Filed under Canvas Work, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch
Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework
I am heading to Hobart next May for Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework, and we have been given homework.
The fabric is 32 count. I bought it at one of EGWA’s Market Days – there is another one soon.
The threads are from Aliexpress (I think they use (rip off) the same numbers as DMC).
I have started because I think it will take me quite a while to finish and I want to have it done by the event.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Market Stall
Reversible Cross Stitch and Paper Embroidery
I have long been fascinated by the idea of reversible cross stitch. More as a brain exercise, but also if you are making something that needs to be double-sided. Plus I have been exploring the idea of paper embroidery – using my cricut to make the holes.
I down loaded the svg file from Wild Olive.
I did end up with the occasional vertical or horizontal stitch on the back. And I do need to plan my path a bit better, but the process was easy to understand.
I used a medium weight card stock, but I think a thicker cardstock would be better.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration
Histoires De Moutons en Hiver
I finished part one (of fourteen) of the Histoires de Moutons en Hiver by Jardin Privé.
40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and DMC threads.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Finished Thing
I finished the first ornament of the 2025 Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
I really enjoyed it – it is small and therefore achievable. I liked working on Aida, so much so, I have bought the Winer Woodland Stitch Along kit in Aida (I can do it while watching T.V in the evening).
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Purchases
Advent Calendar – Cross Stitch 1
I am working on the first project from the Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
It’s on Aida, which I haven’t used for years, and if truth be told, I have been a fabric snob, but I am loving it. I can see it with my normal glasses – no magnifying or light required.
And check out that cute needle minder!
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Purchases
Schoolgirl Sewing Club
The third installment of the Schoolgirl Sewing Club has arrived (have I started any of them? no) These are beautifully packaged.
I might need to do an inventory and see how many projects I have!
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
School Girl Stitching Club Project 2
Project 2 from the School Girl Stitching Club (From the Crewel Gobelin) has arrived.
Have I done anything with project 1? No, I have not. These samplers are beautiful and they come beautifully packaged with lovely materials.
This one has, in addition, a little project we can work on, with all of the finishing materials.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
Home Sweet Home Update
I have 30 stitching projects and I have decided to pick a new one every week using a random number generator. This was the one that came up (number 17). I am feeling a bit over-whelmed.
I have switched to an embroidery needle (from a tapestry needle) to make piercing the thread while doing a pin stitch easier. My pin stitches kept pulling out.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
School girl Sewing Club
My School Girl Sewing Club arrived today – from the Crewel Gobelin.
Brenda from Brenda and the Serial Starter – talked about this club last year and I was keen to participate, but it sells out fast! This year, I stalked the website from January. I chose the 40 count linen version.
As you can see above, it comes beautifully packaged. This one is Mary Lockhead Sampler by Sovereign Samplers.
I have so many projects on the go. I am not sure when I will get to this, but I am very keen to try the linen (Hogbristle Light by Fox & Rabbit). I need more hours in the day.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases