As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4363868829/funny-witch-broom-cross-stitch-pattern

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Crochet WIP

This is a pattern from Daisy Farm Crafts - called Even Moss Berry Ridge Blanket.

I am using Red Heart Super Saver in the ombre Green Apple color.  I am on the 3rd skein  and I have 3 more skeins left - this pattern uses a lot of yarn but I love the textures.

 Happy Stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

xs Eiffel Tower

I am cross stitching - I couldn't resist this chart I found on Etsy.  

I still need to do the backstitching.

Here is a link to the chart (click here)

Happy stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Crocheted Hat

 I finished crocheting this winter hat.  The pattern is called Snowy Wheat and can be found here: https://brianakdesigns.com/snowy-puff-crochet-hat-pattern.

I made the small adult size with Lion Brand Basic Stitch anti-pilling yarn.  I used 110.5 grams - just over 1 skein.  The color is Beryl.

I may make another hat in the medium adult size.

Happy days of stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Drum for Valentine Tiny Town

I am trying to do a drum finish for one of my Tiny Town stitches. I wasn't looking forward to really packing the drum with a lot of fiber fill - I don't always get the smooth results I would like to have. I also didn't want to put cardboard circles inside in case the drum ever needed to be washed. These are the early beginnings for my attempt at what I hope will work for me. I am using Warm and Natural quilt batting strips made into a spiral for the main portion of the drum. I have some discs cut from the same batting for the top and bottom. I am digging through my quilt fabric for an appropriate piece to finish the top and bottom of the drum. I have not figured out each step ahead of time so it will be interesting to see what does not work as I had planned while I move forward.

Have a a wonderful Labor Day if you are celebrating ♥

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Patriotic Tiny Town Finish

I have finished the Patriotic Tiny Town so unless I purchase some more of these charts, I am caught up with the Tiny Towns that I have in my stash.

I am ready to crochet for a little while so there is plenty of time to decide if I "need" more Tiny Towns.

Enjoy some stitching with the rest of the weekend.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Patriotic Tiny Town WIP

I am almost 1/2 way across this Patriotic Tiny Town by Heart in Hand Needleart.  I am constantly thinking about making these Tiny Towns into a drum as I stitch them.

Happy Stitching!

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

First XS Finish of 2024

I can't believe I had to make a new Album for 2024 Cross Stitch - I have obviously been busy crocheting this year.

I saw this finish on facebook and I had to have it.  I am not into Halloween but I do love hedgehogs and pumpkins.

I found this on a new to me site to order pdf charts by a a new to me designer.  Here is where I found the chart:

CLICK HERE  

Click on the link below the title of the chart - Crossstitchingforfun in blue type to see the other charts by this designer.

This designer also has a Christmas and an Easter Hedgehog that I am still thinking about. 

Happy days of whatever kind of stitching you do ♥

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Seen on Facebook

It's so very true

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Star Wars Finish

I finished the Star Wars afghan for a friend of my daughter who is having a boy this summer.  I missed the baby shower but I did manage to finish before the birth. 

I have not decided what to work on next - I am a little behind in some household chores so I should take care of that before I jump right in to the next project.

Happy Stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

WIP Baby Blanket

Progress on my current WIP - only about 40 rows to go and then I will add a border

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Memorial Day Weekend

This picture is called Flags In

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Baby Blanket WIP

I joined a Facebook Group called Under The Boardwalk Mosaic Crochet  and there was a lady who designed a crochet pattern that is just perfect for a baby that is due this summer.  She was kind enough to share her pattern with me so this is my current crochet project.  I am about 1/3  of the way through the pattern so it it not going to be a very big baby blanket.

I am looking forward to finishing this WIP so I can tackle a few of my neglected WIPs that are stacking up.

Enjoy as much stitching time as you can ♥

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Eiffel Tower Crochet Finish

I have finished the corner to corner style crocheted afghan of the Eiffel Tower - this was delivered yesterday as a graduation gift to my granddaughter.  It measures 35" by 49.5". 

I purchased this "Corner to Corner" crochet pattern on Etsy at this link .  This was a new to me crochet technique which seemed impossible to figure out at first but after a few weeks of on-- line tutorials (youtube is my friend) it finally started to make sense so I was glad I was able to finish this in time to gift it yesterday.

My daughter has a friend who is having a baby this summer so my next crochet project is already in progress.

I have so many cross stitch and crochet wips waiting for me so I don't think I will ever run out of fun things to do.

 Happy days of stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Opening Day!

 GO D'BACKS!

Chase Field tonight with Zac Gallen ♥ as our starting pitcher.

Welcome to the visiting Colorado Rockies!

I heard that AZ Cardinal great Kurt Warner ♥ is throwing the first pitch to AZ D'BACKs great Randy Johnson ♥.

Now I must try to figure out how to watch the games on tv.

I won this Sue Hillis chart in a drawing on the 123 Stitch message board back in 2019.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Hat with Hearts

 Here's a little hat that I crocheted with a ring of hearts.

 The free pattern can be found here. 

 Have a stitchy weekend and Go Lions!

 

   As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Crochet WIP Badlands

This is my current crochet project. 

 

This pattern is available for sale on Etsy 

 

 

 

 

 

The yarn I am using is as follows (substitutions): 

Pattern uses Big Twist (Joann Fabrics)  - I substituted: #4 weight Michael's brand 'Impeccable' 

C1 - (2) Big Twist    -    6 skeins Chocolate (~297 yards/skein) 

C2 - (1) Big Twist    -    3 skeins Orange (~297 yards/skein) 

C3 - (1) Big Twist    -    3 skeins Ivory (or Cream) (~297 yards/skein) 

C4 - (1) Big Twist    -    3 skeins Mustard (~297 yards/skein) 

C5 - (1) Big Twist    -    3 skeins Teal (~297 yards/skein) 

The yarn conversion was shared by a facebook member who posted her finish here

I started with a chain of  131 stitches and I will be doing 229 rows.  I am guessing it will be approximately 38 inches wide by 57 inches high before I add the envelope border which will hide all of the loose yarn tails

Enjoy some weekend stitching

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Merry Christmas

Have a blessed day where ever you find yourself today. I am sharing again one of my favorite cross stitch finishes from 2017 - sometimes I can't believe I stitched all those littles xs.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]