Peek @ Bird #6

Here is my progress on my "Birds Of A Funky Feather".

#6 is almost finished. 

I didn't finish my housework :(       but that's ok because mom doesn't care. She said it will be just fine so I am off to take the family to doctors appts.,  go get food for Easter and then pick up mom. But I couldn't leave without sharing #6 with you. So here he is and have a good day. I am OFF..................

donna

And the winners are again :>)

Happy Wednesday, I am so happy to see the sun. I have 2 winners for "16th Century Ladies Pocket".
and they are...........Dora and Lorrie. So if you 2 ladies could get back to me I will get those out this week.
I am going to share a pic of my latest Bird of a Funky Feather tonight. I am so busy today getting ready to have mom over for Easter.  So much cleaning to do :( but I am glad to do it for her. I also just finished my other design that I can share a pic of and I am also doing the same design in wool applique. And did I forget to tell you I am gong to Camp Wool today to pick a little wool that I need. So love to go there. Well I am off to put a little makeup on so I can go out, its tough getting those sun spots, I should have never used the sun lamp when I was a teen.
But have a great day and I promise to post pics tonight after the housework is finished
donna

The winners are....., and another giveaway, Birds of A Funky Feather :(

New Wool Design and Giveaway for 2 lucky stitchers

That groundhog needs glasses, or maybe it is time for Phil to retire. We have had so much snow and today is the first day of srping and more snow in the forecast :(    

 Enough!!! I need the sun and flowers.

But first things:     

The 2 winners are Chris from Tot Hill Farm Stitches and Nataly from Nataly's Needle Creations. Congratulations to both of them but I have good news for 2 more stitchers. 

I am having another giveaway for my other design called "16th Century Ladies Pocket". 

It is a wool pattern that I have available.

It would look great hanging on your wall and you can tie it around your waist or hang from your neck to hold your scissors, or hook for making rugs. Yes! we modern day ladies have cell phones to carry too! You can make them any color you would like to match your clothes or your home decor. So if you like applique or would like to try a little something different please leave me a message and I will add your name to the hat for the drawing that I will have on Saturday.

Congratulations to Nataly and Chris

And The "Birds Of A Funky Feather have not been forgotten. I have people asking about them and I am sorry I have had many things going on at the same time but it is in my schedule for this week and I will finish with the designing and then the stitching. I should have 1 more stitched by next Wednesday. They are on their way just in time for spring.

So please leave a message if you would to be in the drawing for the "16th Century Ladies Pocket" and the next give away will be for the "Kindred Spirits". I will have that one next week sometime.

Have a great day and thank you for all of your messages, 

donna

One more thing I just finished a design for the Halloween issue of Just Cross Stitch Magazine. I made it as a Stitch An Inch and finished it also as a 2 inch design. Cant wait to share it with you.

 Here is a hint ! It has a _ _ _ _ _   C_T in it and a GLO _ I _ _  M _ON 

First one to guess will get a Nunn Design pendant to use for the Halloween design. 

Free Giveaway and new design ready to go :)

Chart Giveaway For 2 Lucky Winners

So sorry I have not posted in a bit. Just busy catching up on stitching :)

I am giving away 2 charts for "Les Fleurs Chics", so there will be 2 lucky winners. I just want to make sure everyone knows that if you only like to cross stitch,  this design has the instructions for just cross stitching included along with directions for the wool flowers, and I am going to post those pictures of the 5 flowers cross stitched so you can see them soon.

"Kindred Spirits"

 I am posting a pic of my other new design called "Kindred Spirits". So many people have a love of stitching of all kinds and it is wonderful when we can get together and share.

Well the sun is finally out today and it is wonderful. I hope you all have a great evening and leave me a message if you want to be added to the hat for the drawing, best of luck and thank you for all of your kind messages, they keep me going :)

donna

New Design Finished and ready for Market

I am so excited it is finished. 

The name is "Les Fleurs Chics"

I have the directions for you to either cross stitch the whole thing or do ad I did and just cross stitch the leaves, stems, and vase. Then you can applique the flowers. It was so much fun and I added some fiberfill underneath some of the petals to make them more dimensional. 

So if you are happy to cross stitch then this is for you and if you are adventuresome with your stitching then this is for you too. It will be available March 4th. The model is on the way to the trade show in Nashville. Also I am anxious for the stitched flowers to come back from April. When they do I will have more to share with you. I will finish those as small pillows, this way you can see what the stitched flowers will look like too.

Oh and one more huge thing :>).

Here is the finished photo of the design that I made for Just Cross Stitch magazine and if you like then you can purchase the magazine. The flowers are a good size that you can stitch them individually and make scissor fobs or small pincushions, or how about making needle books. 

Oh just have fun stitching and keeping out of trouble :)  

donna

Sharing my progress on a new design

sorry a bit wrinkled but i was in a rush

Happy day to all of the stitching souls out there :>)
I am sharing my progress on my new design. It does not have a name yet but any suggestions would be appreciated. And if I do pick one that you suggest I will send you a chart of the design for free. Yeah!!!
I have the vase complete with some bead work and some Rhodes stitches, eyelets, along with a little satin stitching. Then the leaves are complete with a few baby's breathes stitched with french knots in the center. And the last thing will be the flowers. I am having 5 large flowers that will be made with wool applique. And don't worry if you do not like to do wool applique  I am including the directions so that the 5 large flowers can be cross stitched :>) with some Weeks Dye Works floss.
This design will be released at TNNA in Nashville. So if your shop that you usually shop at is going to the show have them stop by Nordens booth because they will have the model and the charts.
So here is my sharing for today and I am off to visit mom
donna

Free Chart For Easter - Bunny

i just labeled some of my older giveaways as FREE DESIGNS and this one is the only that stayed at the top of the post page ? dont know why but I have to leave it here so if you never saw this one before , here you go :))


Yes Easter is still a bit away but I want you to have time to stitch up this little guy or girl. You can change the colors of the flowers to match your decor. Just pick 3 shades (light, med, and dark) of your favorite color and exchange them for mine.
You should be able to click on the white chart below and print from your computer.
Have a great weekend.
donna

Free Tutorial For Wool Roses

Happy Blizzard to everyone. :(

I have the directions to share with you for the wool roses that I made the other day

Here We Go

 Cut or rip your wool strips into 1 inch wide by however long you would like. The small ones in the wool tree that I made were 10 inches long. These are a bit longer at 14 inches.. After you have the strips, fold them in half and take your scissors and make a free hand scallop edge on one side only. See photo above. 

Thread your needle with a knot at one end. Starting at one end of the wool strip and make sure it is the straight edge make a running stitch all the way to the other end. My running stitches are about a 1/4 inch wide. Then pull your thread (not to tight) because you just want a ruffle and not a very tight ball of wool :). Secure the thread at the end so your ruffle does not come apart and get lose.  

 Start to roll your wool strip from one end. Hold it together and start to secure your rose bud with your threaded needle and a knot on the underside (The straight edge). 

 Close-up

 Keep rolling about 2-3 inches at a time and keep securing it underneath with your threaded needle. 

 When finished just secure the thread underneath with a knot and set aside

 For leaves I usually cut a long strip of wool 1 inch wide by however long I can and then I cut it into 1 inch squares. I cut around 2 opposite sides to form leaves. See sample above 

 Just waiting for the glue gun :)

An presto, all done. I like to glue these onto clothespins and place on curtains, my jacket, or anywhere for decorating. If you use the tiny clothes pins these would look great in a tree. How about different colored wool, maybe a plaid. The leaves could be a plaid also or an over-dyed wool.

 Well I hope you have fun with these, they work up easy and no two are ever the same just like real flowers :)

Oh and I wanted to mention that last weekend I was at Camp Wool for her new shop open house and she has a new web also. Here is the link. I have posted a picture of my giveaway that I had and yes I crocheted the basket :)

The other picture is of my little display. It was so nice to be there and so many people, it was fun, check out her shop, lots of warm wool, inspiration and antiques. Give her a visit if you are near! 

Here is a link to my directions for the Wool/Feather Tree .....these have been available since 2012

This is a PDF pattern with directions to make wool feather trees. Directions are given for a 8in, 12in, 18in, 24in, and a 36in trees. There are approx 25 color photos and clear directions for you to follow.

The tree in the above photo is the 36 inch tree I made...It is a spring time green and I have added so many of the clip-on wool flowers in pink....

a couple quick notes :)

Just a few quick notes for you and then I am off to get ready for LeAnns open house at Camp Wool in Kennebunk Maine :)

This is the crochet cotton I used for my hearts and a size D hook :) because some of you have asked

This a tiny peek of a new design that will have wool applique and cross stitching. I sent 3 flowers to April to stitch for me because you do not have to do applique if you do not want too so I am giving you the directions to stitch it also. She is stitching up a few of the flowers so I can finish them as tiny pillows 

This is a picture of one of the many roses that I made to add to my 36inch wool feather tree that I  made. I am going to Camp wool tomorrow and Saturday to demonstrate how to make them at her Open House. 

Do you see the tiny bird. He matches the tree!!

After this weekend I will post on line the free directions on how to make these cute little roses.

donna

And the winners are Rita  and Raffaella . So as soon as they get me their mailing address' I will get those out for them. I would have posted earlier but had to bring hubby to the hospital again on Saturday and I had my grandson this weekend. But all will be well :) I am sure. I will have more to post soon just waiting to finish getting the trunk show ready for Camp Wool and finish a couple of wool trees too. Have a good night and to those that did not win there is always next time :). But yes thank you for all of your kind comments too!!
donna