Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Sep 23, 2016)
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Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Sep 23, 2016)
Figured I'd start a thread about my own stitchy work!
My most recent finishes - AKA what I've finished since I picked stitching up again after too long a break... Forgive me in advance, as none of these have been washed/ironed and are rather grungy.
ABC Governor's Palace (Colonial Williamsburg) - by The Posy Collection. I purchased this years ago in Williamsburg and one day when I came across it I decided to actually do the darn thing. I goofed the border and since this photo was taken have removed it and redone it. Will post a photo of it when I pull it out for gifting.
God Sent Special Things - by Janlynn. Done for my mother, but I'm not sure yet if I'm happy with it or not. Some of the flowers are weird, the basket backstitching is strange, etc. If I can find a way to mat and frame it so the bottom third doesn't show, I may give it to her. Oh, originally it was supposed to say 'God sent special things our way' but I changed it to 'your way' because my mom thinks of all her cats as a gift from God.
All You Need Chalkboard - by Janlynn. Done for my aunt, a huge fan of The Beatles. The thread that came with the kit was a million headaches and after many I swapped it out for another white I had in my stash (from one of those huge multipacks Walmart sells by J&P Coats) - after that it was a breeze. I learned two things doing this: 1) I hate French knots with a passion, and 2) if I don't announce to people that there were French knots in the pattern, they won't know! All in all, I'm happy with how this turned out.
Rose - Freebie pattern found online. Stitched in two bobbinated colors the names/numbers of which I know not. Mainly done as a way to hone my skills. Will be finishing it in a birthday card for my sister-in-law.
Snowflake - Freebie pattern found online. Stitched in one of the afforementioned colors.
Needless to say, I've learned quite a bit and honed my previous skills over the past two months. The tips and advice I've picked up just browsing this wonderful place has helped me immensely!
And that brings me to my current WIP:
Live, Laugh, Love - Janlynn. Doing it for my wonderful mother-in-law. I hope to have it done for Christmas, but am working hard to make sure I don't make mistakes.
Thanks for looking!
My most recent finishes - AKA what I've finished since I picked stitching up again after too long a break... Forgive me in advance, as none of these have been washed/ironed and are rather grungy.
ABC Governor's Palace (Colonial Williamsburg) - by The Posy Collection. I purchased this years ago in Williamsburg and one day when I came across it I decided to actually do the darn thing. I goofed the border and since this photo was taken have removed it and redone it. Will post a photo of it when I pull it out for gifting.
God Sent Special Things - by Janlynn. Done for my mother, but I'm not sure yet if I'm happy with it or not. Some of the flowers are weird, the basket backstitching is strange, etc. If I can find a way to mat and frame it so the bottom third doesn't show, I may give it to her. Oh, originally it was supposed to say 'God sent special things our way' but I changed it to 'your way' because my mom thinks of all her cats as a gift from God.
All You Need Chalkboard - by Janlynn. Done for my aunt, a huge fan of The Beatles. The thread that came with the kit was a million headaches and after many I swapped it out for another white I had in my stash (from one of those huge multipacks Walmart sells by J&P Coats) - after that it was a breeze. I learned two things doing this: 1) I hate French knots with a passion, and 2) if I don't announce to people that there were French knots in the pattern, they won't know! All in all, I'm happy with how this turned out.
Rose - Freebie pattern found online. Stitched in two bobbinated colors the names/numbers of which I know not. Mainly done as a way to hone my skills. Will be finishing it in a birthday card for my sister-in-law.
Snowflake - Freebie pattern found online. Stitched in one of the afforementioned colors.
Needless to say, I've learned quite a bit and honed my previous skills over the past two months. The tips and advice I've picked up just browsing this wonderful place has helped me immensely!
And that brings me to my current WIP:
Live, Laugh, Love - Janlynn. Doing it for my wonderful mother-in-law. I hope to have it done for Christmas, but am working hard to make sure I don't make mistakes.
Thanks for looking!
Last edited by salome on Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:16 am, edited 5 times in total.
Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Delightful, all! I especially like the white-on-black "All you need it love."
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Those are all great! I especially like the kittens in the basket, and the current WIP is going to be really lovely...and of course the "all you need is love" is fabulous - and now I have the Beatles in my head.
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: Stitchin' With Josie
What a fabulous collection of stitching you have done. LOve the kittens and the "Love is all you need" ones. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful stitching.
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: Stitchin' With Josie
Lovely projects especially love the kitties and Love is all you need
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Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
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Oooh, I love the chalkboard one!
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
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WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
They are all lovely, well done. Thanks for sharing
lavenderbee
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stitching is beewitching
Things only become problems if you let them
Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Very nice! And remember: French knots can be turned into beads...
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I join in with the others. These are all good, but I especially love the kittens (and agree with your mom that they are gifts from God and the Chalkboard piece. And I now have that song stuck in my head as well . Looking forward to your updates!
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Very pretty! You've been busy.
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
I think now the entire forum is singing "All You Need is Love" in their heads (and maybe a few are even singing out loud). Thank you for sharing all of your pictures. You've picked some really nice designs while you hone your skills. Personally, I think your skills are pretty well honed; you've done a fantastic job.
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Adorable finishes! Great stitching!
Laura (aka lsschwartz on HAED BB)
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Krystal (HAED)
Middle Earth Map (HAED)
Snowman&Friends Stocking (Dimensions)
12 Days of Christmas SAL
Little One (Dimensions)
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Krystal (HAED)
Middle Earth Map (HAED)
Snowman&Friends Stocking (Dimensions)
12 Days of Christmas SAL
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Great lovely projects you have here! ....and yes, your project All you need is love brought me to singing it Looking forward for more updates on your WIP. Happy stitching!
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Lovely projects all of them! I hear you on the French knots. I stitch to relax and French knots are the opposite of relaxation so they are omitted from my projects entirely.
Lisa
Current WIPS:
PSS 12 Days of Christmas
FPS Trick or Treat
Mary Hickmott - Barn Owl
Fleur de Lys Tree
FPS National Parks
2016 Finishes
Filigree Heart
Damask Square
Wash & Pray
Finch
Needleworker
Spooked!
Current WIPS:
PSS 12 Days of Christmas
FPS Trick or Treat
Mary Hickmott - Barn Owl
Fleur de Lys Tree
FPS National Parks
2016 Finishes
Filigree Heart
Damask Square
Wash & Pray
Finch
Needleworker
Spooked!
Re: Stitchin' With Josie
Thank you all so much for the kind words! I do have a little more progress on my WIP, but this week has been a bit wild with decorating and today was Christmas pictures for the kids. (Why do they turn into perfect little angels when a stranger directs them to sit, fold their hands and smile, but when I do it I get glares and grumbles???)
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I have a finish!
Will be framed and given to my mother-in-law for Christmas.
In related news, I was given a scroll frame this week and it's my new favorite thing! Two-handed stitching is possibly the best thing ever.
Currently without a WIP because I'm a complete dolt and didn't make working copies for myself.
Will be framed and given to my mother-in-law for Christmas.
In related news, I was given a scroll frame this week and it's my new favorite thing! Two-handed stitching is possibly the best thing ever.
Currently without a WIP because I'm a complete dolt and didn't make working copies for myself.
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Dec 8)
a fabulous finish Josie and I am sure your MIL will love it.
Now don't be too hard on yourself about not making a working copy - I"ve done that before and I am sure others have forgotten about it too.
Now don't be too hard on yourself about not making a working copy - I"ve done that before and I am sure others have forgotten about it too.
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: Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Dec 8)
Finally got working copies!!
Started Thomas Kinkade's Little Mermaid tonight. Here's what it will (hopefully) look like when it's done:
And here's what I've gotten so far:
Started Thomas Kinkade's Little Mermaid tonight. Here's what it will (hopefully) look like when it's done:
And here's what I've gotten so far:
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Re: Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Dec 14)
Oh good another lovely one to watch grow. Good start Josie.
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: Stitchin' With Josie (Updated - Dec 14)
Great finish for your mother-in-law! She'll love it - and wonderful words to live by. And yay for your start - it's gong to look great!
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