Outline Art

Dear Stitcher
I would like to introduce a new series of designs. I call them “Outline Art”
I’m not sure if your in the same boat as I am, but after so many years of cross stitching, my eye sight seams to be fading. I thought it would great if we had some designs that use a minimal amount of time for counting. All you have to do is use the chart to count the outline area, using one main floss color, then put the chart away – no more counting and off you go, free to fill in the areas with a color of your choice or use my suggestions. Also you can use different stitches to fill in these areas if desired.
These designs will be great to take on vacation, or any place were counting is not convenient.

The first design is “Outline Art Garden Sampler” and the next will be “Outline Art Christmas Pack #1”
These will be available the end of June. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed stitching them, Donna

Box Of Summer

hi,
just a quick note to tell everyone that for the "Box Of Summer" chart i forgot on the directions to tell you that "seafoam" is used to fill in the background of the small square. you can tell by the picture but i forgot to tell you on the directions. it is listed on the back of the chart as a floss needed. sorry about that, donna

Hi

Hi everyone, sorry no pictures of any stitching this morning. I just wanted to tell you that I have a new series to introduce to you soon. A sampler garden and a Christmas surprise. Check back soon, I'm still working on the stitching. Have a great day, and give someone a smile, Donna

Here are the release pictures and info.

Well I've finished them both. The "Exalted City" will be released first then shortly after that "Box of Summer". Here is all the info that you need. Also I've been thinking of starting an Etsy Shop so I can sell some of my frames that I have made for the "Box of series...". Also I paint on furniture and would love to sell some one of a kind pieces, and maybe some smaller things for stitching box's. Well I have to look into it and I'll let you know soon. And one more thing, this summer I will be spending some time working at Yankee Cross Stitch in North Hampton NH so if you are in the area stop by, maybe we can chat and get some stitching projects going.

Here is the info for the new charts.

“The Exalted City”,
DMC floss listing, White,433,435,436,498,502,503,730,754,830,832,890,3371,
Fabric is 32ct Star Sapphire linen.
Stitch count is 209 X 73

“Box Of Summer”
DMC floss listing, White, 502, 503, 640, 642, 644, 730, 733, 890, 3371, 3830,
Weeks Dye Works: Sea Foam
Fabric is 32ct Lambswool linen
Stitch count is 60 X 60

Box Of Summer

Hi everyone, I still did not frame "Exalted City" yet. I just finished painting the frame this morning. It has to dry, then I can finish and take the final picture. But I designed "Box Of Summer" on Monday. I finished stitching it last night. It was so fast and I think it feels like summer. I'm going to stitch the center over one and finish it as a name tag for me to wear when I go to special stitching events. I will work hard this weekend finishing up everything and getting you some more pictures and info. Have a great day, on my way to work. Donna

"The Exalted City"

I finished stitching this morning at 1:00am. I still have to frame it, that will be this weekend. Here are some better photos. I did give it a name "The Exalted City". After I frame it I will post more info like the floss used and stitch count. Talk to you later, Donna

I'm back

Hi everyone, I'm back from Celebration of Needlework in Nashua, NH. It was fun, I enjoyed teaching and meeting so many nice people. There were sooo many people stitching all over the place, in every comfy chair you could find, it was great. Maybe next year I can plan on spending more time there and maybe I can even take a class. Well I am busy with my new design. No name yet and this is just a very dark and small sneak peek. It will be finished this Friday, I hope. until then, happy stitching, Donna

Hi everyone, I have been so busy getting ready for Celebration of Needlework. I've been working on kits for my class and kits for the Round Robin. Sooo much work! Here is a picture of the round robin.

All Finished

In My Fathers House is finally finished. Fabric: 32ct Sandstone.
Stitch count 199 X 136 and Floss Listing (DMC, Ecru, White, 434, 436, 640, 642, 644, 730, 732, 733, 831, 833, 3371)
They will be available from shops last week in April or first week in May.
I'm not sure which picture I like better, the brighter one or the darker one. what do you think?.
Warmest Regards and Happy Stitching
Donna

New Design

Hi everyone, Here is a photo of my new design. I'm not finished stitching the model yet, but almost there. I thought I would share a picture early.