Semiquincentennial Eagle Is Ready For Framing!

Ready for framing. I finished the Semiquincentennial Eagle yesterday. After being off by 1 stitch on the right side of the eagle and spending quite a bit of time trying to find the mistake, I was able to move forward and complete the project. It was a joy to stitch! If you would like to stitch the pattern, you can order it from everythingcrossstitch.com .

I stitched my project on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana over 2 fabric threads.  I used Kreinik #002 #4 Braid for the metallic.  It took a little more than 1 1/2 spools.  Kreinik is hard to come by these days but if you have 2 spools in your stash, it should be more than enough.  I'll take this up to Hobby Lobby and get it framed.  I'm thinking something simple like a metallic gold frame but I have to see what they have.  I'm not framing it myself, I don't like doing that and my Hobby Lobby does a nice job. 

And don't forget, we're having a stitch-along on Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group. There are prizes for the 1st 2 stitchers who complete the project. Hop on over and join us!

Quick Update On Semiquincentennial Eagle

I finished the bunting yesterday afternoon and already started on the lettering.  I'll stitch on this later today and share another update when the "America 250" is done.

I sure hope somebody get some Kreinik #4 Braid in soon!  The Kreinik shortage is getting on everyone's nerves including mine.  It's my favorite metallic thread.  I was going to use #210 on this but it didn't show up well on the Light Taupe Lugana that I'm working on so I switched to #002 which looks much better on this fabric.  I have some but not sure I have enough to do the entire border.  

 

Update On Semiquincentennial Eagle

Well, after having to rip numerous times....I have his face done!

All it takes is one miscounted stitch and you're spending hours trying to find it!

Anyway, his face is done and I've started on the bunting which is going pretty quickly.  Will post another update when that's done.

Don't forget, we're doing a stitch-along at Fans Of  Kitty And Me Designs on Facebook.  There are prizes for the 1st 2 stitchers who complete the project.

Order your pattern from Everything Cross Stitch and join us at the group! 

 

 

New Cross Stitch Patterns Just Released

Today I thought I'd share my newly released Cross Stitch Patterns.  Yes, I work a lot.  I always did until my parents got sick and then my work had to take a back seat so I could take care of them.  I'm still winding down from everything but I'm finding myself getting back to a normal routine.

First is His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Inspired by the Gospel song of the same name, this realistic sparrow sits on a branch of cherry blossoms.  A simple border brings the piece together.

Next is Do Not Bother The Bee Sampler

 

 

A sweet little Honeybee is surrounded by a floral border and an original poem that I wrote many years ago.

 

Cherish nature's nectar

Add it to your tea

But it would be wise 

to heed this advise

and do not bother the bee! 

 

I'm very fond of geometric mandala style designs.  Kris Herber who manages Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs on Facebook inspired these new patterns based on the elements - earth, wind and fire:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think the Fire Flowers are my favorite!  Which is your favorite?  Leave your comments for me!!

Everything is available at Kitty And Me Designs on Etsy.   Be sure to use Coupon Code:  STITCH1!  All patterns are offered as Instant Digital PDF files as well as printed pattern leaflets.

In other news, I'm almost done stitching the eagle's face!  I expect to complete him later today so I'll post another update on my stitching progress tomorrow. 

 

 

Progress On America 250 Eagle

Here's an update on my Eagle cross stitch project:

 

 

If you're wondering how I get my eagles to look so realistic,  I've been following Jackie and Shadow, the Big Bear Bald Eagles for quite a few years now.  So they are my models!

 

This is Jackie.  She's keeping 2 little eaglets warm now.  I saw her lay the eggs and I watched as the eggs hatched.  So very cool!!!

 

Anyway, if you'd like to watch the live cam, you can find it at Friends Of Big Bear Valley.   You can also watch them on YouTube.  In fact, my little Millie girl loves to watch Jackie and Shadow!