2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
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- isaacson72
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
So with my administrative professional's gift card, this is the stash I bought:
The metallic thread was in their clearance section - all that for $6!
Also, the Home Sweet Home design is up for grabs. I got it in the clearance section for less than $2, on a whim (and trying to get my total as close to $50 as I could to use up the entire gift card!). I have so many patterns, I will never get to this one. Also, I've had some very generous people on this site send me stuff for free and I'd like to return the favor! If you want it, let me know and I will mail it to you!
The metallic thread was in their clearance section - all that for $6!
Also, the Home Sweet Home design is up for grabs. I got it in the clearance section for less than $2, on a whim (and trying to get my total as close to $50 as I could to use up the entire gift card!). I have so many patterns, I will never get to this one. Also, I've had some very generous people on this site send me stuff for free and I'd like to return the favor! If you want it, let me know and I will mail it to you!
Michelle
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Great stash! I'll be interested to know how you get along with the laying tool. Mind doesn't slip onto my finger, but is a separate thing. As for the metallics...
- isaacson72
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
I have used a similar laying tool but it was plain silver... so boring. I much prefer the celtic one. I like it because it's malleable so I can bend it around my thumb to fit better so it stays on. It's a little like stitching with a narwhal stuck on my finger, and I have to be careful where I put my needleminder (it gets stuck to it a lot) but it helps if I'm working with tangly thread. I love it.
Michelle
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
You did a great job spending your gift card! If I thought I'd really do Home Sweet Home, I'd grab it but I'd rather leave it for someone who actually thinks they'll do it. It's really very pretty!
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
- Squirrel
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Well Done on you lovely shopping spree, I am sure you will have fun doing those ornaments and I love that laying tool.
I am like Debby (fccs) I think that Home Sweet Home one is gorgeous and a few years ago I would have grabbed it but I have oceans of charts/kits here still to do and a lot will never get done. I do hope some takes it and gets to stitch it, it is really pretty.
I am like Debby (fccs) I think that Home Sweet Home one is gorgeous and a few years ago I would have grabbed it but I have oceans of charts/kits here still to do and a lot will never get done. I do hope some takes it and gets to stitch it, it is really pretty.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Made the mistake of looking through this thread and the gallery, and I'm getting the itch to start new projects! LOL I'm desperately trying to make myself finish at least the lighthouses first. I'm at the point where they're driving me nuts and of course I can't stitch fast enough. Love looking at your goodies!
Dawn
Italian Vista
HAEDs - Autumn, Come Together, Sunflower Bee, I Put a Spell on You
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
I Believe in Santa
Autumn Leaves Bookmark
Autumn from Etsy
Finished ~Hummingbirds
sleeplessstitcher916 on Instagram
Italian Vista
HAEDs - Autumn, Come Together, Sunflower Bee, I Put a Spell on You
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
I Believe in Santa
Autumn Leaves Bookmark
Autumn from Etsy
Finished ~Hummingbirds
sleeplessstitcher916 on Instagram
Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
I love the needle minder! Pretty metallics too. Do you usually stitch with a laying tool? Have you tried it yet?
Lots of treasure...
Lots of treasure...
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
- isaacson72
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Not usually, but if I'm using metallics, definitely. Also used it when I was trying out rayon thread (never again!). The laying tool does help make more even stitches and makes the overall project look better (to me). If I'm stitching with regular DMC thread, I don't usually use it -- but it is always nearby for that one piece of thread that is always more twisty than others!poppy wrote:Do you usually stitch with a laying tool? Have you tried it yet?
Michelle
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
WIP: HAED Candlestick Man (ornament)
WIP: various, never-ending, mason jar lids
2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
This is a kit, which I got for my birthday. The cloth is white evenweave. It is one of John Clayton's flight of Fancy. I do love swans.
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
- Squirrel
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Oh that is awesome Poppy and John Clayton's designs are so lovely and easy to stitch too. Looking forward to seeing your updates on this one.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
- wendywombat
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
He's a Beauty, Poppy!
- kingfisher68(2)
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Great stash ladies. Look forward to seeing them stitched
Izzi
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
- Nicola Main
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
I've been very naughty and ordered another Wrendale Designs cross stitch! This one is called 'The Nutcracker' and features my favourite British mammal the Red Squirrel! I also plan on getting another couple but not for many years yet I have the 'Bright Eyes' one which I bought recently featuring the Brown Hare which I've not started yet. Marty the Mallard (just came up with that name for him just now) is a work in progress and I'm almost halfway doing him. I plan on buying some Charles Craft Lite Oatmeal aida on the website Stitcher to do them all on. I only get my fabric from this website as they deliver them in a roll which I think is brilliant and saves trying to get the creases out
Eat, Sleep, Stitch, Repeat ...
- Squirrel
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Good on you Nicole so glad you bought this cute one. So far I have resisted getting it as I have several squirrel ones already.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
- karen4bells
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
This is sooooooooooooooooo precious!! I can't wait to see it come to life!! Beautiful project!!!Nicola Main wrote:I've been very naughty and ordered another Wrendale Designs cross stitch! This one is called 'The Nutcracker' and features my favourite British mammal the Red Squirrel! I also plan on getting another couple but not for many years yet I have the 'Bright Eyes' one which I bought recently featuring the Brown Hare which I've not started yet. Marty the Mallard (just came up with that name for him just now) is a work in progress and I'm almost halfway doing him. I plan on buying some Charles Craft Lite Oatmeal aida on the website Stitcher to do them all on. I only get my fabric from this website as they deliver them in a roll which I think is brilliant and saves trying to get the creases out
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
- wendywombat
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Those Wrendale designs are just wonderful...that squirrel is Just
I keep looking at them but as yet........
I keep looking at them but as yet........
Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
That squirrel is too cute. I would have been naughty, too. Irresistible!
- kingfisher68(2)
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
That is sooo cute Nicola. Lovely colour & I look forward to seeing it when you start working on it.
Izzi
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
- Nicola Main
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
Just bought my Charles Craft aida for all my Wrendale projects. Decided to go for the 16 count Antique White and in a big roll (2 yards by 30 inches) so it should last me a long time!
Eat, Sleep, Stitch, Repeat ...
- karen4bells
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Re: 2017 Deliveries & New Stash Acquisitions
I am so thrilled--I won another set of beautiful threads from Victorian Motto--my second set in about 6 months and they are beyond stunning. This is a collection of 12 beautiful patriotic colors 20 yards each!!
This company is run by a truly lovely lady and I enjoy buying threads from her!! Quick service and very affordable for the product!!
This company is run by a truly lovely lady and I enjoy buying threads from her!! Quick service and very affordable for the product!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs