Thursday, November 07, 2024

More Color Options

 


I like the Light green background with the white floss....it's relaxing !!

Saturday, November 02, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

FolkArt Tweets Bird Pincushion directions with photos

 


FolkArt Tweets Pincushion!!

Please use the cross stitch pattern for the bird, it can be found in the pattern "FolkArt Tweets"
These are general instructions to make your very own bird.....with lots of photos

1) Cross stitch the bird and wing separately
I used 14ct Aida

2. Using the stitched wing as a template
 (But add approximately a ¼ of an inch around to make it a bit larger),
 cut out 2 pieces of felt …one for the center of the bird to hold needles 
and the other for the back of the cross-stitched wing.

3. Pin the felt wing on top of the bird and stitch in place

4. Cut out the cross-stitched 
wing leaving approx. ¼ inch extra around the stitched wing,
 stitch the felt to the back of the wing. I use a whip stitch.
See Photo below


5. Cut out the large bird
 leaving approx.. a 1/2 inch around the outer edges.
 

Use this piece as a template and cut out a piece of felt or wool the same size. 
Also cut a long strip of matching wool or felt approx. 2 inches wide.
( I cut 2 but only needed 1)



6. Pin the wool strip around the outer edges of the cross stitched bird, 
right sides facing, and sew all around. Turn right side out


7. Pin the wool bird piece to the other edges
 of the wool strip and stitch all around, 
you will not be turning this because the bird is already facing outward.
 I used a sewing stitch all around and then a 
buttonhole stitch over the outer edges to seal them. 
I did the bottonhole stitch after I had stuffed the bird.

8. Cut a slit into the WOOL bird piece and stuff with
 crushed walnut shells, sew opening closed.

9. Add the separate wing to the top of the bird with a whip stitch


I did finish my outer bottom edges with a buttin hole stitch just to finish it off :)
This is the bottonhole stitch that I saved until the end :)






Enjoy creating !


























Saturday, October 26, 2024

Stitch An Inch Coverlet with Fruits of the Spirit

 


Stitch A Long coming in December
Watch for more info and have a great weekend
hugs
donna

Thursday, October 24, 2024

A Stitch A Long update

 


Just a sneak peek of a new Stitch A Long starting in December
......36 of theses little Stitch An Inch designs, plus I have added the Fruits of the Spirit.
 I was inspired by so many Colonial Coverlets and their motifs
 that I had to make one for myself but only to hang on the wall,
 and I needed to include some inspirational words to refelct on.
I will have more info coming soon.
 And please pass along the news of the Stitch A Long
 to your local needlework shop so they can join too.
Have a great day and I am off to stitch and plan ,
 hugs,
 donna



Friday, October 04, 2024

Blue Garden Memories design is available

 


I have for a limited number of designs
 a Free Thank You card that has been included with the chart. 

Have a blessed weekend
 and
 keep praying for all that were in the pact of Huricane Helene 
😢🙏



Tuesday, October 01, 2024

FolkArt Tweets Coming Soon

 


This new design will be ready in a couple of weeks....
I've included the pattern and general instructions for you to put together 
this pin cushion...and what could be under the wing but a tiny Needle Book..
or you could call it a Needle Wing HAHA!!


Thursday, September 26, 2024

About Me

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Hi everyone, my name is Donna. I just love stitching of all sorts, I also love antique, and book stores. I am married and I have 2 children, and 3 grandchildren :). My Christian faith is the foundation of my life, and has sustained me through the ups and downs of this journey. Keep spreading kindness so you can change the world. So glad you stopped by, leave me a message and I will stop by and visit you.

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