This week I'm going to finally deal with the growing pile of cross stitches that need to be ironed, framed, photographed, and listed on Etsy. I would much rather spend my time designing and stitching, but it's a necessary evil. ... Read More
Since I made an Evie element cross stitch, I figured I should get started on one for Mira. Josh made me the pattern and Mira and I took a trip and bought thread. Now to decide on a color... ... Read More
My cross stitching has slowed down, but I'm still managing to get a bit done during naps. I finished the tv cross stitch from the patterns that were recently unearthed. This project felt like it took forever, especially the outline. It was just so much of the same thing. So I started a new abstract one with lots of colors to mix things up. ... Read More
I finished a new project. I haven't been cross stitching much, especially not the more abstract stuff. But I'm pretty pleased with this one. I've just been biding my time, waiting for this baby to show up. ... Read More
At the Nido show earlier this year I met Jennifer who does awesome laser cut jewelry. I'd been wanting to do laser cut cross stitch pendants and apparently it's something she's been interested in starting to sell. We've been fine tuning the designs and hole placement for the past few months and I've loved being a guinea pig to help test them. I finally have started listing some on Etsy. I will be posting as many as I can in the next couple days because I want to get them listed before this baby decides to make an appearance (which is hopefully soon!) Jennifer ... Read More
I've wanted to do a Phat Quarter swap for years but always managed to miss the sign up. So when I saw the reminder on Mr. X Stitch, I was determined not to miss this time. And I couldn't have been more thrilled when I saw the theme was "Blinded by Science." It took me forever to decide on a design, there were just too many possibilities. I kept coming back to doing the solar system on black fabric. Josh made the pattern for me and he tried to make the planets as accurate size-wise as possible. I haven't received my swap piece yet, but I can't wait to see it! ... Read More
I've been so terrible about updating lately. I have a growing pile of items I have finished and need to photograph and get listed on my Etsy shop. This isn't even all of it... I need to get on it. Especially before this baby gets here! ... Read More
I have a huge to do list of the things I hope to accomplish before the new baby gets here. One of the big ones is that I've wanted to make busy bags for Evie. Things that are simple enough that she can keep herself entertained if I have my hands full and can't get to her right away. I had some ideas stashed away on Pinterest, but hadn't gotten around to any of them. Then I got invited to participate in a toddler busy bag swap. It was perfect. I'd get 10 activities, and I'd only have to come up with one project. I liked the ideas on this blog, and decided to do ... Read More