Lo How A Rose Giveaway

Edgar is generously giving away the book containing the design Lo How A Rose, so hop over to his blog and add your name for a chance to win.

Lest We Forget

A Couple of Exchanges to Share

My Fair and Square - Winter round has finally been received by my partner Dani. She's been away on deployment and only recently returned home, it looks as though she had a few exchanges waiting for her return which would have been lovely to come home to - well, for me anyway.

Italian Ice
Just Nan (freebie)
32# Dirty linen with DMC threads and snowflake charm

Sharon has also received her ornie for the ASOE - Spring round. I really enjoyed stitching this one, it was fun to play around with a design to make it fit the size I wanted - I think I need to get out more... ; ) I wish there were more options for hangers though, I can only think of three - cord, ribbon or beaded, not that there's anything wrong with those, it's just that sometimes I'd like to do something a little different.

Spring
Helga Mandl - GOS April 2008
32# Light Mocha Belfast with DMC threads
Adaptation of original design to fit required size

Hello Spring
Lizzie Kate (freebie)
32# Antique White Belfast with DMC threads

Hoping you all have a stitchy day :)
Karrie

One last Easter finish

I managed to squeeze in one last finish for this Easter season. This was my first attempt at hemstitching and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, it's not perfect - or even close to perfect - but hopefully will improve with practice. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've never tried this before, I've been stitching for over 20 years and this is the very first time, but I don't think it will be the last, it was easier than I thought it would be, which is always a nice discovery after worrying that it would be beyond my capabilities.


Please excuse my poor photo, it's raining and an inside shot was my only option :(

Easter Joy
Shepherd's Bush
28# Jobelan - lilac gingham

DMC threads and Mill Hill beads

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter, ours was "awesome" - quote from DS#2.

Happy Stitching :)

Karrie

Happy Easter

Copycat

After seeing Su's lovely finish, I remembered that I had this design in my stash and that I'd bought this pattern just for this cheeky little bird on the egg. So I fished him out and stitched him up and turned him into a little pillow, just in time to add to my Easter decorations. I'll also be able to bring him out again come Spring, although, he is really sweet enough to stay out all year - and I might let him, if he stops stealing all the flowers! My bunny's keeping an eye on him, he knows he's not to be trusted ;)

On the left are the squares that Jill sent me for the Fair and Square - Easter round. I've managed to put these together in time for Easter - a small miracle! - and they've turned out even prettier than I'd hoped. I wasn't sure about the multi-coloured ribbon but I think it's just right.

Painted Egg

Eggs...etera Booklet 109 by Cross Eyed Cricket
28# Jobelan - Cosmos by Polstitches Designs
DMC threads

Happy Stitching

Karrie