August Releases

I've just released 7 new cross stitch patterns and I'm excited to share them!

First are the September and October Colorful Cats:

 

 

You gotta love those little apples and pumpkins!

The final two designs in this 12 month series, November and December, will be released in September. 

Next, I've gone a little crazy with Quaker samplers!  It's a bit ironic really.  

The Sherman line on my mom's side of the family were Quakers.  It's been the most interesting and challenging part of my ancestry journey!  And I'm still working on it because, like with any type of history, you're never done!!  But I've learned a lot and made some unbelievable connections which have been very exciting for me and my cousin.  Maybe I'll post about all that another time.

For now, I have some Autumn Quaker samplers.  

This design features an owl against a "moon" medallion with traditional Autumn themed motifs.  

I went with 28 ct Confederate Gray Cashel Linen.  In all these years, I don't think I've ever designed anything for gray fabric!  But it works and this design is perfect to stitch for October.

Next is the Peace And Plenty Quaker Sampler:

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays and it inspired this colorful sampler featuring a turkey, corn, apples, pumpkins and leaves.  

This set of 2 small samplers feature pumpkins in baskets along with classic Quaker motifs and borders.

I'm including an alphabet and numbers with all Quaker samplers now so stitcher's can personalize their work.

The Watermelon Quaker Sampler is fun and whimsical!  I love anything with watermelons on it.  Pretty shades of pink and green are my favorite colors. 

 

This set of 3 small Quaker samplers feature the saying, "Do your best, leave the rest, Angels do no more."  It's a sweet reminder that we can only do what we can do then we have to leave the rest in God's good hands.  My mom loved this verse so it makes me think of her.

These would be perfect to stitch up, sew into simple little pillows and display in a bowl or basket.

So those are my releases for August.  I'm really enjoying working with the Quaker motifs.  Just full cross stitches, no backstitching, no fractional stitches, simple and easy to stitch.  And yet still colorful!  At least mine are!!

All patterns are available as both professionally printed leaflets and as PDF download files.  Ask for them at your favorite needlework retail shops or find them at Kitty And Me Designs on Etsy. 

 

Please Read! Jackie And Shadow

 

Some of you know that I have been following the famous Jackie and Shadow Big Bear Bald Eagles for quite a few years now. Jackie has been injured and is being treated at a rescue center for injured birds of prey. 

 

They are not government funded and rely on donations to rescue and care for injured eagles, owls and other birds of prey. I made a donation to them for helping Jackie. 

 

Normally I don't do this here but you know my love of animals, wildlife and Bald Eagles so if you have a few dollars to help, I would so much appreciate it.  Jackie and Shadow were the models for my America 250 Eagle pattern that I did for Imaginating.

 

This is the link for the Ojai Raptor Center where Jackie is being cared for.  There is a link for donations on their website and it's my understanding that you can also donate to them thru Amazon.com.

 

If you email me a copy of your donation receipt, I will send you a pattern of your choice. PDF files only. Please include your pattern choice in your email message. My email is pkellogg@mc.net

Offer good thru July 31st.

Cat Quaker Sampler Stitch-Along

The awesome administrator of our Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group, Kris Herber, is hosting a stitch-along for the Cat Quaker Sampler. 

 

 

The stitch-along starts on Monday the 20th. There will be prizes for the 1st two stitchers to complete the project. 1st prize is a $20.00 Coupon Code at kittyandme.etsy.com and 2nd prize is a $10.00 Coupon Code. 

 

You'll have to join the group to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fansofkittyandmedesigns

Have fun and good luck!

America 250 Eagle Framed

 I just picked up the America 250 Eagle.  I had it framed at Hobby Lobby.

 

Sorry for the reflection.  It's a bright sunny day here so I had to photograph it on the dining room table and still got a reflection.  It's hanging on my wall now. 

I must say, Hobby Lobby does a nice framing job.  I do wish they had a better selection of frames to choose from.  I wanted something antique looking.  Luckily, this one has that look.  I can never find anything that looks old enough!

If you want to stitch this pattern, you can find it at Everything Cross Stitch. 

New Releases Quaker Samplers

I've been busy with new mandalas and samplers.  I've always loved geometric patterns.  So I have new releases for today!  These patterns are available as printed pattern leaflets or as Instant Digital PDF Downloads.

Ask your favorite needlework retail shops to stock my designs or find them here in my Etsy shop:

kittyandme.etsy.com 

First is the Cat Quaker Sampler:

A lovely Quaker cross stitch sampler pattern featuring a black cat with florals and medallions worked in gold, green and purple. This modern, yet traditional folk art pattern is worked entirely in full cross stitches.

Stitch count: 170 w X 126 h 

Finished size: 12 1/8 in w X 9 in h Fabric: 28 ct cream Lugana over 2 fabric threads 

Threads: DMC

Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart. 

Next is The Bluebird Of Happiness Quaker Sampler:

This lovely Quaker sampler features a bluebird and pretty floral motifs along with pretty geometric medallions. A modern, yet traditional design style celebrating the Bluebird Of Happiness. Worked entirely in full cross stitches.

Stitch count: 126 stitch square 

Finished size: 9 inches square Fabric: 28 ct cream Lugana over 2 or 14 ct Aida 

Threads: DMC

Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart. 

Finally are the Quaker Mandalas.  I've shared the first one here but not the companion piece:

 

These blackwork mandalas for counted cross stitch are worked in a traditional quaker style with floral motifs. Stitched entirely in black, this pattern is reminiscent of the American schoolgirl samplers of the late 1700/early 1800's. The geometric pattern is easy to stitch, worked entirely in full cross stitches.  The Quaker Mandalas can be worked with any color thread on any color fabric.

Stitch count: 141 stitches square 

Finished size: 10 inches square 

Fabric: 28 ct light mocha Lugana over 2 or 14 ct Aida. 

Threads: DMC 310 (you will need at least 4 skeins)

Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart.