Sharing hand-work from stitchers

This is Harbor Haven  by Patti ,
So much work and I love the frame too

Chilly Winter...stitched by Terry
Brrr. I feel the cold!!

Susanna stitched the 4 "Box of Series"
I do love those ...and she did a great job 

These are a few Stitching Shares for today

...what a better way to end the year sharing work from others 

Thank you so much for everything

...your friendship means a lot to me!!

Have a safe and healthy 

New Years

hugs

donna 

Day 7 and 8 ...Moving along with the Planting

The 2 posters above are the

 "Garden Patches"

 that will be included for free when you join the SAL

So much gardening to do !!

Moving Things Along Day 5 & 6

Click Here for the Garden Page with more info :)

Day 4 Planting Seeds for the new SAL

This is Day 4 Planting Seeds

This is a preview of the 24 Garden Flowers that can be stitched into a Horizontal Border.

You can stitch them into this border either by their color groups or mix them up for a varied look, 

I have 9 Days of Seed Planting to share so check back tomorrow for Day #5. 

I have a Special Page with information as it becomes available and info for Sign-Ups

Click Here for the Garden PAGE

Day 3 Planting Seeds for the new SAL

This is a peek of the Border for all 4 of the Flower Groupings

Day 2 of Planting Seeds for our Garden

Here is a poster for the new SAL. 

I am sharing 1 of the borders that will be available .

This one is for a single flower..each of the 24 flowers can 

be stitched in the center of this border..

the single flowers have a stitch count of 28 x 28

 and with the border they will be 42 x 42.

If stitched on 14ct Aida or 28ct linen over 2

 this will make a 3 x 3 design...

More information tomorrow

hugs

donna :)

Day 1 New SAL

This is a sneak peek of the new SAL coming soon...

it is not seaside themed but that one is being worked on...

might take a few months...or more :)
These will be available from me as a PDF or from your local needlework shop

More information tomorrow

hugs

donna 

"Joy In My Heart" kit

I just added to the Etsy shop a new kit for the Season

It is called "Joy In My Heart"

Here is a link to the shop for the listing...it is a Limited Edition, 

I added it to a wreath I have hanging in my living room...

and every time I say the name I cant help but hum

 the song I learned in the 2nd or 3rd grade...

and if you learned it in school to and 

need a refresher I added a children's video below....

Have a great weekend

Now sing along.........

HAHA

donna

New Addition to the Wool Tree Pattern

I decided to add another to the Wool Pattern!

I do love a Primitive look so I made a 36 inch tree 

with fewer branches and it looks so tall and sparse.

But I did make a few more adjustments to make it more primitive.

If you have purchased the Basic directions from me on how to make

 a Wool Feather Tree then this will be a supplement to the basic directions.

This supplement will be available in the Etsy shop.

An Outside photo, In the flower garden that needs to raked :) 

An inside photo on the warm and sunny porch

And along with the Supplement Directions I included

 the PDF for the Wool Garland and the Wool Roses 

to decorate your trees. 

Hop on over to the Etsy shop here is the link to the Supplement PDF

*Dont forget that this PDF is only a supplement to the 

Wool Tree Directions , 

it has measurements for this Primitive Tree 

but not the directions on how to put it together

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Chart

Well it is that time of the year again for me to tell you all how thankful I am for you...

I have shared this Free Chart before but not everyone has seen it

 and I thought it was a great day to share...

Just click on the words blow the picture to download 

your PDF for this design. 

Have a BLESSED and Thankful Holiday

 full of friends and family and stitching too!!

It is early but I didn't want to forget...HAHA

hugs

donna 

CLICK HERE!!

New Pattern "Stitch An Inch Fall Ornis"

Happy Friday to all

I finished the directions for mt new pattern.."Stitch An Inch Fall Ornis" . 

I actually started this pattern last year and after 

I became sick I did not have any time to do the directions

 or finish with the stitching..and I found it the other week in my stash

 but I had to finish stitching :Soul Food For the Needlesmith"...

I didn't want to hold on to it for another year 

and some of my other "Stitch an Inch" designs were not stitched either 

so I thought to myself..... "Self get moving and finish up these directions" 

So I did :)

They are ready for you in the Etsy shop.. 

I was able to get some hard copies out to some shops 

but with time running out I decided 

to list them in the Etsy shop as a PDF... 

Yes it is fun to get your patterns instantly sometimes

 as it is fun to wait for the mailman too!!!

So head on over to the Etsy shop if you want to stitch up 

some small and quick ornaments or bowl fillers.

I did stitch up a few of them but 

I need to do something with them 

so I will work on it this weekend and share it soon

Happy stitching 

hugs

donna

We are at the end of the Harbor Haven SAL

Good evening Needlesmiths

The last Scene #12 will be going out a little late...I just finished the Free chart that I promised to all of the SAL participants  It went to the printer today (Wednesday) and just ordered photos this evening (Wednesday) so by the time I put all together they will be in the mail for the shop participants by either this Saturday or Monday and I will PDF out the Free chart and Scene #12 to all my participants on the 12th instead of the 10th. These will go out to all that have paid for the whole year... I did have a few that dropped out during the year but you had to stay with us for the year to receive the free chart. SO HERE IT IS............

"Soul Food for the Needlesmith"

This design is a companion to the original

 “I Am A Needlesmith”

Since we all work so diligently with our hands, whether it be for pleasure, to give as gifts, decorate our home or to provide an income for our family we certainly do this with JOY and it does fill our SOUL

One of my favorite Bible verses is below … just a snippet. It was way too long to type

Proverbs 31…

Starting with verse 10

“Who can find a wife of noble character?

She is far more precious than jewels”…

 (v13) “She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands”…….

Stitch this reminder to hang on your wall

 Or to give as a gift

 …that as you work with your

Flax and Wool, Needle and Threads

Remember you are far more

 PRECIOUS than JEWELS.

Happy Stitching

YOU ARE AWESOME!!

Hugs

donna +

Info for this design can be found in this link to my Design Blog

Day #13 Autumn Designs

Stitch An inch Fall

There are 7 separate Scenes in this design pack...

Each on measures 28 x 28

If stitched on 28ct linen over one , 

a section would measure 1 inch 

and since there are 7 that fit together perfectly

 you can stitch them as one long scene.

Available in the Etsy shop

Happy Fall Stitching

Day #12 Autumn Designs

Mister Turkey as a Punch Needle design

 and also as a Counted Cross Stitch Design 

available in the Etsy shop and more info here :)

Day #11 Autumn Designs

Box Of Fall

Check out this blog for more info on the design!

Stitch count is only 60 x 60 

Hope you are having a cool Fall Day!

hugs

donna 

Day #10 Autumn Designs

Oak Hill

A mixture of wool applique and cross stitch....

but I also included the cross stitch grid for the leaves 

just in case you did not like to do wool work :)

Always thinking of YOU :)

More info can be found in my other blog for designs  click here for link 

and in the Etsy shop HERE TOO!

Day #9 Autumn Designs

...and this is "Stitch An Inch Halloween #2"

another pattern with 12 more small cross stitch designs. 

again if you stitch over (1) on 28ct linen they will make

 a cute one inch ornament 

or if stitched over (2) on linen or 14ct Aida cloth 

they will make a nice 2 inch size 

Happy stitching and more tomorrow :)

hugs

donna 

Day #8 Autumn Days

Stitch An inch Haloween

There are 9 Small designs you can make into one inch orni's 

by stitching them over (1) on 28ct linen or

 if stitched over (2) on 28ct linen or 14ct Aida 

they will make a nice 2 inch decoration

I have so many "Stitch An Inch" designs available...

Here is a link to a blog post I made with many of them...

Have a great Wednesday and keep stitching :)

Day #7 Autumn Designs

White Pumpkin Patch Retro

I love pumpkins and made this one because 

I felt like doing different stitch patterns

...like the wall paper in the back ground and

 the different patterns in the pumpkins.

Have a good night 

donna 

Day #6 Autumn Designs

"Pumpkin Hill another favorite :)

I made these 2 trees a bit more sparse and added 

some beads for the leaves...

just a bit of sparkle. 

That good old pumpkin is sitting on top of that

 beautiful hill and with just the right breeze it might come tumbling down

...But I secured it with a fence...

Happy FALL to you all

hugs 

donna 

A Needlesmith Share :)

Happy Hot Monday !!

I was delighted to see Barbara sent me a picture of the freebie

 that I gave the other day!, She stitched it on a dyed fabric

...it is wonderful

If you are looking for the free pattern you can 

find it HERE!! in this blog post :)

Hope you are having a safe and wonderful Labor Day

hugs

donna

Day #5 Autumn Designs

This is "Fall Leaf"....how simple does this look!

Stitch Count 50 X 50 Model is approx. 4 X 4

Model stitched on : 25ct “Black Linen, over 2 linen threads

I LOVE the simplicity of it !!

Floss Listing For Fall Leaf

DMC  Color Variations #4130 and 680

I used a DMC Variation thread and you could substitute any 

over-dyed thread of your choice...be creative and change it around

Available in the Etsy shop

Until tomorrow...

hugs

donna 

Day #4 Autumn Designs

Day #4 here..... This is "Halloween Cove" another of the "Cove" series.

I have added  everything I could think of to this one. Check it out.....I spy!!!!

to much ...HAHA

Day #3 Autumn Designs

This is Autumn Cove, I designed this in 2008, along with the other seasons

 including Halloween and Christmas. 

I kept the same scene but changed the elements to reflect

 the time of year or season. 

I LOVE trees and thought this very large one would make

 a wonderful focal point for the wonderful seasons

 we have been blessed with.

And of course we cant forget the relaxing cool water

 and the gentle breeze moving the sailboat along,

 Plus the colonial style homes sitting on-top of those hills...

What a view they must have :)

Until tomorrow 

hugs

donna 

Day #2 Autumn Designs

This is my second share for the Autumn season!!

Autumn Hill designed in 2005, still one of my favorite's

I would love to live there, open my windows in the morning 

and see those huge trees with my sheep grazing in the front yard. 

I think I could even roll down that hill like I was a kid again :)

...and I would surely "Be Thankful"

13 Days of Autumn.....

Ok so technically Autumn starts in 3 days on September 1st

......but I cant wait..

So for the next 13 days I will share one of my designs

that is available in the Etsy shop for Autumn...

And hopefully by the end of these 13 days I will have my new one 

finished and ready to go ...It is a "Stitch An inch" for Fall...Little ornies

...these can be made into 1 inch designs if stitched 

on 28ct over (1) thread or if stitched on 14ct Aida or 28ct linen over two

 they would make 2 inch designs...

These can be made into ornaments, scissor fobs, 

bowl fillers, pin cushions or fit into a one inch Pendant

...etc...the ideas are endless...and quick to stitch..

The First Share starts today and it is 

Autumn in Vermont Etsy Link 

Here is a link to the Blog That has all of the info for this design 

Thank you for reading my blog 

and check back tomorrow for another Autumn Design

hugs

donna 

Free Chart :)

Happy Day, It has been so hot here...

and the weather across the country has been crazy...

So I hope that this Free chart will help you think ahead to the 

cool days of Autumn on the way :)

I did give this design away long ago and 

I thought it is time to make a come back. 

So cool thoughts and Pumpkin treats

Have a relaxing time stitching

hugs

donna 

Click on these words to go to the PDF :)

Having a Special in the Etsy shop :) Giveaway!!

Happy Friday to ALL!!!

I have a "Special" in the Etsy shop while supplies last! 

With your shipped purchase I will send along a
FREE "Outline Christmas Pack #1"

...I know it is Christmas in July and I just came across these charts in my room

...kinda spring cleaning in summer haha!! If you LOVE pomegranates 

and a bit colonial this would make a nice quick stitch for gifts

...a small stocking with personalization and also a small hanging pocket

 for Holiday greens.

 I designed these so that you can outline the motif's in a color 

and then just fill them in at your desire

...so no counting after the outlining...just stitch away :)

Hope you have a Great Weekend

Blessings

donna  💖

Sharing a Floss-Tube from Jan........

Happy 4th of July to everyone!!

I have a Floss-tube to share with you...it is from Jan Hicks. 

The beginning of her video is all about lighthouses.....my favorite

..so grab a cool drink!  it sure is HOT here and relax with Jan

...she also has started a Christmas in July special with giveaways

.....Be safe this weekend and enjoy your summer stitching

hugs

donna

Summer Breeze

I just added a picture of my "Lighthouse Sampler" to Instagram and I thought of the song 

"Summer Breeze" so I just needed to share this video :)

LOVE IT!!

 HAVE A Beautiful day

DONNA 

Mermaid.....seen swimming By The Bay

YES....she's been seen swimming By The Bay...I am so funny !!

She will be ready soon...she's making a trip to the printer's and then she'll be back home

The design will be ready hopefully by Wednesday!

Hope you are all having a Great Start To The Summer

hugs

donna 

Needlesmith's Sharing Their Work !

Just a quick note that I am adding a LABEL to the Blog for everyone
 that has shared their Hand work with me...
I have gone back to 2007....
so check out some of your fellow stitchers work and if you
have some work to share yours I would love to pass it on...
I really Enjoy seeing all of your hand work...
The new LABEL is "Needlesmith's Sharing Their Hand Work"

And speaking of sharing we have some work from  Christine,
she is working on the Funky Flowers

 and has given us a link to her site with more pictures.
 Looking Wonderful!!.
Cant wait to see it finished

Sue Fassoles is submitting her work to the ANG's National Seminar.

Best of luck to Sue :)...it looks BEAUTIFUL!

Love the frame!

As I was looking through all of the blog post to find pictures that have

 been shared with me, it made me miss stitching...

I looked at all of the designs that I have stitched and wonder,

 how did I do it all?  HAHA!!

So it has been my inspiration to get going again...wish me luck :)

Have a great day

hugs

donna

 ( I think we should have a Free Mystery SAL soon) it churning in my mind!!

Free Design for Encouragement and Thankfulness

Happy Friday to all of you.

I was watching YouTube on our TV last night and following the suggestions 

under cross stitching  and came across a picture of someone holding

 up a finished design of mine that I gave away long ago in 2010 as a freebie....

so I watched the video and saw that she was not sure who the designer was 

so I went to my computer later to send her a message that it was mine ....

I noticed a message in the Etsy shop and it was from Pam Schaffner 

who made the video...she was asking about the chart because someone told her 

they thought it was mine.....

So Cool!! that I saw it just by chance an hour earlier...

I think God is in this coincidence :)...

So I am posting the design because you never know

 who needs it at the moment!! God knows that someone does!...

Love you all

Hugs

donna 

Click on the words "CLICK HERE" below the picture to be taken to the PDF

  so you can stitch it for yourself or someone that 

needs a little

 enCOURAGEment 

Click HERE!!

I had the design printed on fabric long ago and then finished it a small floss tag :)

I smell the Lilacs :)

Happy Monday, 

I hope you are all well and busy stitching away and taking time to smell the flowers ...

I have finished designing a cross stitch piece that I hope you all love...

this is the one that will be a giveaway for all of the stitchers that signed up 

for the SAL "Harbor Haven" 

I have promised a free chart that is similar to "I Am A Needlesmith"

 Cant wait to share a peek but I have to get stitching first :)

And one more quick note that in the Etsy shop

 I have been giving away a "Postcard From The Past"

 with your shipped purchase and we are up to lighthouse #9 

and this is the final one...

These are only available as supplies last 

I am going to gather threads and fabric....have a Blessed Day

hugs donna