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Friday, November 22, 2024

Girls Weekend

 

My favorite store Bridgton Books....I just LOVE to search and find that special book or card,


My daughter, Meagan and I are going for a girls weekend in Bridgeton Maine. This is our 3rd year and I do enjoy it so much. I have my stitching bag packed and hopefully I will finish a new design to share with you...It is a quick one :) and we have some quiet mother daughter time.

Have a great weekend 

Hugs

donna 😊

Thursday, November 14, 2024

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 
She is one busy lady and shares so much...so grab a cup of Tea :) 
and head on over to visit with her.





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

Thursday, September 19, 2024

"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

Friday, July 12, 2024

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






Friday, July 05, 2024

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



Thursday, July 04, 2024

An Oldie But Good Freebie

 


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

Enjoy!!

Happy 4th 

Hugs

donna

Friday, June 07, 2024

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




Wednesday, June 05, 2024

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❤️


Monday, May 27, 2024

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.

Friday, May 24, 2024

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







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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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