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August Challenges

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CraftingGeek is doing another 30 for 30 Crafting Challenge for August. We're onto day 4 now and I am almost done with my first project. During the June 30 for 30 Crafting, I did a lot on Mira's blanket but I ran into some technical difficulties and didn't work on it for a bit. Now everything is figured out and I'm back on track and determined to get it finished. I just have a little bit more of the border to do and then the ends to weave in. I should be done this week. I switched around projects a lot last time and I want to try to focus on one project for a bit. ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – ICE CREAM!

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I am doing yet another swap, because I can't resist myself. This one is an ice cream themed pencil case swap, so I've had ice cream on the brain lately! So ice cream seemed like the perfect pattern for this month's Free Pattern Friday, who doesn't love ice cream in August? It can be customized with any colors so stitch up your favorite flavors! When done on 14ct, this should fit in a 6" hoop. Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday August 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More

Completed! Sherlock Cross Stitch

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I finally finished the Sherlock cross stitch using the Wee Little Stitches pattern. This is actually the first time I've ever done a project from someone else's pattern. I started the Quilty Stitchalong but haven't finished it. It was interesting working from someone else's pattern, this was also the first time I've ever done back stitching. I was so ready to be done with the project that I wanted to skip it, but I'll admit that it does add a nice finished quality. This took a lot longer than I expected, but I'm really pleased with the outcome. Now to get this ... Read More

Cross Stitched Name Hoops!

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When I was pregnant with Evie I started posting on the September 2010 birth forums at TheBump and "met" a lot of other soon to be new moms. When our babies were all born we migrated to a Facebook group and almost four years later we are all still close. Ruth was one of the moms I met on TheBump and I actually got the chance to meet her in person. Her son Elijah is the same age as Evie and her daughter Ani is a little older than Mira. I have been meaning to send them a package full of handmade goodies for months but only got around to it last week. I've had the ... Read More

Free Pattern Friday – It’s a Cat!

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This month's pattern was a request for a friend who wanted to cross stitch a cat as a gift. I was really struggling with getting this to look right, so Josh came to the rescue and helped out. He did a great job, so enjoy! Download the PDF here - Free Pattern Friday July 2014 There are more free patterns to download here, and patterns to purchase here at my Etsy. ... Read More

A Cross Stitch by Mr. X Stitch Himself!

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A few months back I participated in the Bestiary swap over on Weave, the social media site run by Mr. X Stitch. It was a bit late but I finally got my piece and I couldn't be more thrilled! I was paired with Mr. X Stitch himself, Jamie Chalmers. He sent me this amazing black on black cross stitched cat. I love it, the cat is so subtle but the eyes are so intense. I also love that there was a postcard with fabric from Bridgeen! And I can't wait to put that pin on my stitching bag! ... Read More

Finished Cross Stitch Pendant!

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I got a lot of votes on which design I should use for my tiny embroidery hoop. Despite most people voting for the bird, I just had to go with the flower. I feel like I will end up wearing it more. I still plan on using the bird for something, I'm just not sure what yet. A couple people asked me how the back is finished so I thought I'd show off how it works. There are two flat circles that go with the hoop. The fabric is glued around the inner hoop and then a piece covers it on the back. If you want to get your own mini hoop you can get one from Dandelyne at Etsy. ... Read More