Free Mystery Summer Sampler part 4 is here :)

Well it is here finally, My printer had a jam and it took me 2 hours to clear it. Funny what the tiniest piece of paper can do!!
I am sad the SAL is all over it was fun hearing from all of you, I enjoyed it and thank you for sharing your pictures.
Please keep sending me the photos as I will post them on the SAL page as long as they are coming in.
Since things went so smoothly  I will plan on a Halloween SAL for the fall.
I am still framing the Garden Of Wildflowers, it seem like the heat makes things take longer (I move in slow motion) :) Also take a peek at the "Birds Of A Funky Feather" sample on the sidebar, I think an owl flew into the group the other day!!
Have a good weekend, keep checking up on me for news and just a hint!! I have an on-line class coming soon!!
donna
Oh! one more thing,  don't forget if you stitched it  on 28ct linen over (2) the design will measure 4X6 and fits perfect in a 5X7 frame. (Always thinking of you) 

And if you can not print  this just send me an email and I will send it to you in PDF

check the SAL page for my email address

Free Mystery Sampler Part #3 is here :)

Good morning to all of you, I would like to thank everyone that has sent in pictures of your progress, it has been wonderful seeing all of them. I have the photos posted on the SAL page of this blog so check them out if you have not.
And here is today's part #3 for you, don't forget if you have a hard time printing it I will be glad to send it to you PDF.
This part of the chart has a little lamb. I usually cross stitch the area first then I add french knots on-top to give him more dimension. You could also add beads or just cross stitch him if you like. You could also change him to a little black sheep and change his face to white or leave it black. Its all in your hands, just have fun.
Have a great day and I will post pictures of "May All Your Gardens Weeds" be wildflowers...... this weekend
donna

Free Mystery Sampler Part 2

Hi everyone, I have added the part 2 of our Mystery Sampler. I hope you have all been enjoying this as much as I have. I did not stitch part 2 yet so I will be stitching with you.
Dont forget if you can not download it you can email me and I can send it to you in PDF
Have a good Friday and I am so glad you are joining me :)
donna

SAL Mystery Sampler is here!!

Hi everyone, It's here.This a pic of my flower progress.

I used  french knots for DMC 3716 and a drizzle stitch for DMC 834 (These were suppose to be french knots)
I decided to fill in the background area with The Gentle Arts "Oatmeal"
I am using 2 strands of floss and randomly making cross stitches, Rhodes stitches, and some eyelets to fill in the background.
But since I filled in the background now my alphabet does not show up so I will be removing that part :(
That is my peek for you of my progress and I will be waiting for you to send me pics of yours. I will post them on our page at the top of the blog (SAL Stitching Friends) PLEASE SEND PICS TO THIS EMAIL stitchalongbtb@aol.com

So feel free to change any stitches, any colors, or fabric. This is to be special for you and if you are only comfortable with cross stitches that is just fine, this is for your enjoyment.
I have a list of some pretty awesome sites that teach you different stitches. These are on the sidebar of the blog and this is the one I used for the drizzle stitch Mary Corbet's located under her "how to videos "

Here is your chart for this week. 

Fold your fabric in half and in half again to find the center. I started from the center and worked up and to the left since this is the upper left section. 

So just click on the chart and print from your computer. 

Have fun and enjoy, don't forget to send me pictures if you want so we can share

stitchalongbtb@aol.com 

donna