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dmc coloris 24 new variegated flosses

DMC Coloris Variegated Flosses

The new DMC Coloris variegated flosses have just been added to my Etsy shop! These 24 flosses are outstanding additions to DMC’s already excellent line of variegated threads. These are all true multicolor combinations, where most of their predecessors have more subtle color combinations. These are so new in the States that it’s a little …

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compass needlepoint project compass rose finished

Compass Needlepoint Finished

Here’s my compass needlepoint project finished and framed! I’m absolutely thrilled with the result. It’s just gorgeous, and as good or better than I even imagined. I designed this compass rose project in 2013, hoping it would be a quicker project than my earlier Ancora Imparo needlepoint. However, once I got into the design of …

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react with love cross stitch pattern

React with Love Cross Stitch Pattern

This React with love cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This project is my reaction to the enmity, conflict, and ignorance in the world. If we react to certain situations in a positive way, toward kindness, trust, and understanding, the world might be a happier, more constructive place. [Of course, there are …

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willy wonka cross stitch pattern so much time and so little to do

Willy Wonka Cross Stitch Pattern

This Willy Wonka cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This pattern features one of the famous quotes from Gene Wilder’s character in the 1971 version of the movie. As the visitors to the factory have just walked in the door and are removing their coats, Willy says: “So much time and …

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us highway cross stitch road sign

US Highway Cross Stitch Pattern

This US Highway cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The pattern is based on real US highway signs. The stitched example, Highway 89, is a roughly 1250-mile stretch from the Montana-Canada border to Flagstaff, Arizona. It is nicknamed “The National Park Highway” as it links seven national parks including Glacier National Park in Montana, …

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nfl crib mobile tutorial

NFL Crib Mobile Tutorial

This NFL crib mobile tutorial is my contribution to this year’s Crafty Football Blog Hop! I’m generally known for my cross stitch and needlepoint projects but lately I’ve been noticing so many fun felt projects I wanted to give it a try. I also really enjoy the colors of the NFL teams – they’re bright …

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montana road sign cross stitch arrowhead

Montana Cross Stitch Pattern – Arrowhead Road Sign

This Montana cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop!   The pattern is based on a Montana Secondary Road sign. The standard Montana Highway sign is a plain square, so I thought this Secondary Road sign with it’s cool arrowhead pattern would make a much more interesting cross stitch pattern. I can easily …

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not morning person cross stitch pattern no surprises before 9:00 AM

Morning Person Cross Stitch Project

This “not morning person” cross stitch pattern, now available in my Etsy shop, is perfect for all your favorite A.M. curmudgeons! It’s a warning to whomever just can’t wait to share something awful with you… before you are properly awake and aware. It’s perfect for your kitchen, bathroom, desk – wherever family members and coworkers …

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compass needlepoint update 2

Compass Needlepoint Update 2

I’m happy to share more progress on my compass needlepoint project! On the last update, I had outlined and partially filled in all of the first ring of radiating tiles and had completed the double stitch in the primary direction (NSEW) tiles. After finishing up our travels last summer, I was able to start working …

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compass needlepoint update 1

Compass Needlepoint Update 1

I’m happy to say that I’ve made some great progress on my compass needlepoint project! Last time I posted about this was in January, shortly after I started stitching. Well, despite being on the road since May, I have managed to work on it quite a bit. The pattern is based on a compass rose …

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