My new idea!!

This is a 4 inch frame. Oh so cute from Michael's.

Hi everyone. Here is a peek of my new idea. If you have seen the book "Inchies" you know what I will be talking about. They are little designs that are an inch in size, mostly using mixed media and textiles. Looks like fun and quick to make. Well my idea is to make stitched pieces called "Stitch An Inch". I have designed "Stitch an Inch Summer Pack #1" and "Stitch An Inch Summer Pack #2" is in the process. Also in the works will be "Stitch an Inch Fall Pack", "Stitch an Inch Halloween", and "Stitch An Inch Christmas".

The summer ones will come with 6 designs and a bonus chart ( a mermaid on the first pack and a lobster in the second pack). I have a couple of ideas to finish these to share later with different frames and as ornaments. These are done over (1) on 28ct linen using a continental stitch with 2 strands of floss.

But if you do them on 14ct they would be 2 inch squares and if you stitch them all together the six all horizontal and the other 6 from pack #2 it would be 2 X 24 on 14 ct cloth and would look great over a door. They do fit together as one long scene.

I hope you enjoy my peek and I will share more as soon as I finish more.

Have a good night

donna

I found 1 More :)

I found one more of my first stitched pieces. I got to be pretty good at turkey work and just loved it. It was exciting to cut the threads and brush the stitches with an old toothbrush. I remember just brushing his fur like it was a real dog. Well that is what I found for today, have a great one, donna

My First Stitched Pieces

My mom found these that she saved for me. I thought I would share them with you. I believe they were Jiffy kits. I am not sure because it's been so long but I truly enjoyed these when I was between 8 and 10. I think that's how old I was! (Ugh if I had a better memory)  I just know that I enjoyed the 3 dimensional stitching and working with the wool. So more of my designing will have some wool applique in it and who knows what else. If you have any of your early stitching pieces please share them with me I would love to see them.
have a great day
donna

Check out this Soothe Tube (It is So relaxing )

Soothe Tube Many Relaxing Beaches
I was looking for music and videos to play in the shop while I was working. Not some crazy stuff but something beachy and relaxing to stitch by.
Oh !! My!! Check it out, it is so soothing, you feel like you are here at the beach

Tusal Update

I thought I would put my jar to use and use as a vase.(fake flowers of course). I will post later some of my first stitching projects ever. Maybe some of you will remember these kits and  you stitched some of them yourselves..

A New Blogger To Follow

Erica from Yankee Cross Stitch has decided to try out blogging. Sometimes it is just to hard update web sites so I told her how easy a blog is and she is giving it a try. She only has one post but check her out and maybe you could follow. Always nice to have friends. Thanks
donna

Erica & Holly Ready To Plant

We just had a storm go through here. Soooo dark!!
I want to share the finished pictures of Holly and Erica. They are ready for your garden. (Almost) They will be going in the mail on Friday to the distributors. And I am still working on my new project, so excited.

happy stitching and enjoy your day

donna

Freshies

Liam and Meagan

We had my grandson this Saturday and he was so much fun. I got alot of stitching done yesterday and started some new projects that I wish I could share but I cant until they are almost done, so maybe in a week or two. I think you will love one of the ideas because it has me so excited!!!. OK (A hint) It is stitching over (1) on 28ct but I do not like to cross stitch on that size so I am using a continental stitch. Ok that is the hint but there is more to it, so I better get stitching so I can share more. have a great day donna

Peek @ Holly & Erica

Sale at the Shop and Twitter

Just announcing the sale that I will have at the shop on Monday for Memorial Day. I will open from 12-3. The sale will be 25% off everything in the shop. So stock up for your summer stitching. I have been trying to expand my horizons and tried Facebook but I put that one on hold for a while and decided to try Twitter. It looked easier and at least I have something on it so follow me on Twitter if you have an account for some up to date shop changes, events, new releases, and all of those other good things.