Catherine finished Stitch & Quilt Kit Bee Joyful

 

Oh Catherine you did a wonderful job!!

And thank you so much for sharing your work and letting me share it too!!

If you have a few moments please head on over to Catherine's Blog called 

I Love To Stitch 

She is one busy lady and shares so much...so grab a cup of Tea :) 

and head on over to visit with her.

Free Chart with an Etsy shop purchase

 

Happy Stitching ☃

donna

More Color Options

 

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

Just added an Optional border for the Stitch A Long

 

I could not help myself ......I had to add an optional border..

Looks like a quilt

Stitch An Inch Coverelt Collection Page has been added

 

I have added a 

"Stitch An Inch Coverlet Colletion" Page to the Blog.

Please head on over for the information on the upcoming Stitch A Long

And I hope you have a beautiful weekend...it is certainly warm and breezy here in York. 

hugs

donna

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 !

The link for the pattern is in here 

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

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

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. 

Etsy Shop Here

Have a blessed weekend

 and

 keep praying for all that were in the pact of Huricane Helene 

😢🙏

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!!

A Hint of something new

Just a sneak peek of something I just finished !!

Coming Soon

 

"Blue Garden Memories"

 

It has a stitch count of 100 x 74 and is mostly full coverage.

I stitched it on a 32ct antique white even weave over (2) threads.

The floss that I used was DMC, and here is the list:

168, 415, 470, 471, 543, 648, 822, 827, 3024, 3072, 3779, 3787, 3817, 3819, 3820, 3828, 3836, 3839, 3840, 3841, 3856, 3861, 3864, 3865, 3866, Ecru

I will have a limited supply of note cards that have the painted design on the cover. 

I will include these with the charts for the first printing run.

So if you have some memories of the last of your Summer Flower Garden hold them dear,

 take pictures and maybe you can stitch yours also!

Have a great weekend 

and the design will be ready in a couple of weeks,

 I am just waiting for the cards to come in 

so I can include them with the first printing of the charts. 

hugs

donna

Newsletters just went out :)

 

Just a little peek of what I have been working on.

There are more photos on Instagram .

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July.

 It has been so hot here

and across the country UGH!! 

We need a bit of rain too.

I am planning on a small 2 day stitching retreat here in York Maine in the fall.

It will be on free hand embroidery and slow stitching.

Lets be creative :)

I do not have any information yet but as soon as I do I will send out more. 

And if you have any suggestions they are always welcomed. 

I hope you have a good weekend, 

I am off to work on my Blue flower vase.....almost finished YEAH!!

Be Safe My Friends

PDF of "I Am A Child Of The King" discounted price for a limited time

 

I just added these 2 designs as PDF's to the Etsy shop. 

I do have them at a discounted price for a limited time.

Here is a link to the Design Blog that has most of my designs with lots of info for them. 

And then a link to the Etsy shop!!

We are having a yard sale this Sunday at home.....lots to do !!

Have a great weekend

Blessings

donna

An Oldie But Good Freebie

 

Here is the link to the post from long ago....

It has the link to the PDF for your download.....

Enjoy!!

Happy 4th 

Hugs

donna

Happy Friday and a few updates

 

A new design coming soon called "I Am A Child of the King"

Great to stitch for your child or your grandchildren.

"Smooth Sailing" from 2017 

and a Little some extra embellishing that I did.

I guess I was being creative that day :)

"Smooth Sailing" as a stand alone cross stitch pattern

And

Something new that will be in my hoop this weekend.

Can't wait to see what I can come up with :)

Have a Blessed Weekend 

and Create

hugs

donna

I Am A Child of The King Coming Soon

 

"I Am A Child of The King" coming soon!!! 

Still adjusting a few things, I can't wait to release it. 

It started out by a drawing that I had made for the little girl, 

I wanted only a touch of color. 

I downloaded my drawing and made it into a card 

and decided it would be great as a cross stitch design too. 

Then I Thought hmmmm what about the boys? 

So I got into the pattern program I use, adjusted the girl...

lots of adjusting.....

and then changed lots and made a boy too....

I have not stitched them but I will stitch one for my grand-daughter.....

Watch for the design coming soon!!!

Love you all

hugs

donna❤️

A Freebie from 2021 and someting we all need today!

 

Faith purchased a chart from me this weekend, sent me a note in the Etsy shop, and Thanked me for the "Appeal to Heaven" flag that I made and posted on the Blog for Free.....So that reminded me it is a good time to share it again since its been 3 years....

Here is a link to the post from February 2021 February 2021 if you have not seen it yet.....Please head on over ...read the post....and stitch this reminder for yourself or a friend....

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Love you All

Donna B.

Happy Memorial Day and a little Bit of NEWS

 

Happy Friday!!

It's been awhile since I've posted but I have a little bit of time this morning.

I just sent out the newsletter but still wanted to share here too!

I have been busy with Life things....so not much to share for stitching.

I've been trying to think of all the things that need to be done to help

Mom move in with us...

she is 89 and has been living on her own

but the apartment building

 was sold and the increase in rent is way to much

...I am sure lots of you know what that is about :(

And she has so much stuff :(

lots of things to sort, as to what to keep ,

what to get rid of and what to put in storage...

So with that being said my stitching has taken a back seat at the moment.

But hopefuly I can get my time more organized,

and that has always been my problem.

Especially workng for myself with no one to answer to but myself..

...those long conversations with myself

HAHAH :)

I have so many designs ready to go but not enough time to stitch 

so I was thinking of making a Patreon account.

 It's a way to release more designs but not all stitched.

..I guess it would be on the idea on private Stitch A Longs.

Maybe someday soon I can share all of the computer images with you.

But for now.....have a Blessed and Safe Holiday Weekend

hugs

donna

Grow Your Faith

 

Happy Wednesday, 

I have been adding some designs as PDF's to the Shop....

and todays is an oldy but goody 

"Grow Your Faith"

 I designed this in 2013 

and 

I just love the Daisies and especailly the messsage.....❤️

....so as I wait for blooms to appear in the garden I can gaze at these...

Happy planting.....your faith!!

and it is available as a PDF in the shop..

hugs

😚

donna