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!

 

 

 

 

Semiquincentennial Eagle Progress

I started stitching on the eagle!  I love eagles!!  Anyway, as I mentioned earlier this week, I did this design for Imaginating and it's available as both a pattern and kit at Everything Cross Stitch.  I'm hosting a Stitch-Along for this pattern over at Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Group on Facebook.

I'm stitching mine on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana.  

So...I have his eyes and beak done!

The eyes are challenging to stitch. Patience and taking the time to make sure the stitches lay flat will pay off.  And that's the only challenge with the project.  The rest is all full cross stitches with a little backstitching for the vines in the flowers on the border.

If you'd like to join in on the Stitch-Along, hop over to the Facebook group.  We're offering prizes to the 1st two stitchers who complete the project.  First prize is a $20.00 shopping spree at Kitty And Me Shop.  2nd prize is a $10.00 shopping spree.  Hope you'll join us!  It's a really nice group of stitchers.

I'm off to bake a batch of cookies and then I'll be stitching on this project the rest of the day! 

Finished Some Things

I ran my sewing machine last week and finished a few door hangers that I stitched.

I stitched this piece when my dad was in the hospital.  So that was 2 years ago.

The pattern is by Carolyn Robbins of Kiralyn's Needlearts.  Her designs are so sweet and delicate.  I added Kreinik Blending Filament to the flowers and the bee.  

This was a little kit that my mom bought me years ago.  Not sure why I didn't stitch it right away but I pulled it out this year and stitched it around Valentine's day.

The kit is by Riolis.  I checked their website and couldn't find it so it might be discontinued.  It's worked entirely in metallic thread with some pink and red beads.  

You might remember this pattern since I was stitching on it over the holidays.

Designed by Kooler Design Studio.  It looks like they're working on their website at the moment but I think the actual designer is Sandy Orton.  I love stitching cornucopias filled with colorful fruit.  The design didn't really seem suitable for lace so I finished the edges with some trim that I crocheted with some of my fancy fuzzy yarn.  It's just single crochet with 2 different yarns.  The trim is sewn on by hand.

I know you haven't seen this one because I didn't stitch it.

Mom stitched this piece I think back in the 90's.  I remember her working on it.  Not sure why Mom didn't sew it together but I found it in her sewing room when I was packing up the house.  I can't tell you who the designer is either because I didn't find the pattern in mom's things.  So, I put it together and now I can enjoy it.

Door hanging pillows are a great way to display small cross stitch and embroidery pieces.  I have them hanging all over my house and I change them with the holidays and seasons.  They're easy to sew together and inexpensive to put together with fabric and trim left over from other projects.