An Old WIP

I have added six (6) and 1/2 states to my very old WIP America Land That We Love by Jean Farish.
I started this project 02-22-11.
 I printed these free charts in the 1990s but the web site is no longer active.    My understanding is that these charts were eventually published in a leaflet so they are out there somewhere floating around.  At one time they could still be downloaded from the "wayback" machine but I see they have been removed. 
When I posted this picture to my computer I saw that it has been 3 years since I took a progress photo of this WIP - my goodness where does the time go?

I am doing another Mothers Tree for a friend of my daughter who has a little baby girl.  She has picked a very pretty tree chart available on Etsy which I have received and printed.
 CLICK HERE to see the chart on Etsy.
 The fabric has been cut and the first few stitches have been done.  I am stitching this on 22 count fabric with 1 strand of floss over 1 thread.  I think I will stitch the names are over 2 threads so it won't be such a tiny column under such a wide picture.  I haven't decided how many strands of floss I will use  for the names - probably at least 3 because that's what I usually use on 14 count fabric but this will be 11 count.  It will give me plenty to puzzle over while I stitch the tree chart.

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

Another Mothers Tree finished

I am so sorry for the blurry picture but I think you can get an idea of how they look from this picture.
I framed the Cherry Blossom Mothers Tree for my DD and I also stitched and framed a Mothers Tree for my sister.  I will see my DD on Mothers Day so I am very happy that it's framed in time.
I don't think I can mail the other one to my sister by Mothers Day but it will be pretty close.
Note to myself regarding DMC Floss for names:
3608/3609 pink
470/936   avocado green

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

Mothers Day finish

I made a Mothers' Day Tree for my Mom years ago with my oldest grand daughter's name at the bottom.
When my mom died it was given to my daughter and the youngest grand daughter always asked why there was not one done with her name so I decided to make another tree this year.
I wanted it to look different so I had saved a cherry tree covered in cherry blossoms that I found years ago on a french web site and since pink is her favorite color it seemed to be perfect.
Now I just need to find a frame and get it finished before Mothers Day

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

Easter Finish

What a wonderful day!  I was concerned that my Easter project would not be finished until after Easter due to a brief visit from the frog.  But LOOK, I did manage to finish before Easter after all.
Wishing a great weekend and a Happy Easter to all.

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

Easter WIP Progress

This is moving right along and I am enjoying this project.
I had a little trouble understanding the back stitching instructions for the center but I ended up using 1 strand to backstitch the cross stitching in the letters.  I then used 2 strands to backstitch the lines that made up some parts of some letters and the swirls.
I know there are several mistakes that I have made but I really can't see them so they aren't bothering me at all.
I was going to stitch a Christmas project next but I may do a Mother's Tree for my youngest grand daughter before I start that.
I never really know what I am going to do next until it's time to start something.

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

Quilts for Oso, WA Landslide

I saw a link on Judy Laquidara's blog
http://www.patchworktimes.com/2014/03/25/an-opportunity-to-help/
to a quilter in WA who is collecting quilts for the Oso, WA Landslide.  If you click on the picture below it will take you to her blog.  Scroll down for info on sizes and contact information.

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

Easter WIP

Here is my stitching so far on my Easter project.
I have another Christmas cross stitch project that I want to start but I am trying to finish this first.
There is also a crochet afghan pattern I want to start and that may actually happen today.
I finished a crocheted 3D baby blanket but I gave it to my daughter before I got a picture of it.
Here is a link to the pattern (which really stretched my brain muscles to figure out)
http://minifripperyetc.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/aftons-afghan.html

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

Newest WIP

This is my progress on my Easter project.  This chart is published in the Cross Stitch and Country Crafts magazine dated Mar/Apr 1996.  It's on page 5 of the magazine and it is called "Rejoice Sampler".  I hope I can finish it before Easter.

Here is a picture of what it is supposed to look like when I am finished.

Here is a picture of the cover of the magazine with the chart inside.

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

Bethlehem is finished ♥

I have finished the Kramer Bethlehem and it was such a fun stitch.
I am going to try and get the chart in the mail tomorrow to a lady in Maryland that I have promised it to.
I have not been able to decide what my next project will be.
I think focusing on our taxes has me so distracted I can't imagine there actually is life after taxes.
Perhaps a good night's sleep will help me chose my next stitching project.

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

Bethlehem WIP

I have been able to do a lot of stitching this month so I am already backstitching the little buildings of K Elaine Kramer's Bethlehem.  I think this will be finished very soon.

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

Bethlehem WIP

 
This is my progress on K Elaine Kramer's Bethlehem.  The sky is navy blue but it's looking more like black the longer I stitch it.  I can't wait to finish the sky and begin stitching the little buildings.

I stitched this once before on navy aida so there was no sky to stitch and it was a very fun fast project.

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

Sarah in Stitches blogoversary giveaway

On February 3rd, she will have been blogging for two years so she has put together a wonderful gift package of cross stitch and other items.  Click here to find out how to enter her drawing.
Good luck!

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