New Cats Just Listed!

 I just listed my 2 newest Colorful Cats! 

Willow - Shades of light green and little vines gives this gorgeous geometric cat design the look of a Willow Tree in Summer. Kreinik braids add a touch of sparkle. 

Fur Elise -  this design was inspired by Beethoven's solo piano piece.  This romantic geometric cat design is worked in shades of aqua and tan with tiny pink roses. Kreinik metallics add a touch of sparkle.

Both patterns are now available in my store as professionally printed pattern leaflets and as instant digital PDF downloads.  Kitty And Me Designs Etsy store.

Halloween Stitching

It's a hot one today!  Now is the perfect time to start your Fall stitching projects!  This Counted Cross Stitch Halloween Cat needs a good home!!!

Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Halloween Cat by Pamela Kellogg

Available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

And at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

First Robin Of Spring Cross Stitch Pattern

Okay, so Spring is still 6 months away, but if you start now, you can have this finished in time for Spring!

Little by little, I'm re-working my cross stitch patterns into new leaflets.  This was the mystery stitch along that I did for Spring of 2008.  It's one of my most popular designs:

First Robin Of Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

This is available at Magcloud:  http://magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

and at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Digital versions are also available now but only at Magcloud.

The Halloween Mystery Stitch-Along is very popular!!

I have an appointment on Monday morning that I forgot about.  I will be releasing Part 2 of the Halloween mystery on Sunday afternoon!

2007 Cross Stitch Christmas Mystery Has Been Re-Released!!

If you missed out on the 2007 Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Mystery Project, I'm happy to announce that it is now available again:

Obviously, it's no longer a mystery (although there may be a new one in the near future) but it's here now for those of you who missed out on it the first time around!

Available at both Magcloud:  http://magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me
and in my Etsy shop:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Psalm 118:24 Inspirational Cross Stitch Sampler

Second in the series of Inspirational Samplers, this counted cross stitch design is Psalm 118:24. This is the day the Lord has made. Sampler Threads by the Gentle Art are recommended but DMC conversions are also included. The stitch count is 98 stitches wide X 143 stitches high. On 28 count Evenweave over 2 fabric threads or 14 count Aida, the design will measure 7 inches wide X 10 1/8 inches high.

Available at both Magcloud:  http://magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

And at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

New Inspirational Cross Stitch Sampler Series

Awhile ago, I mentioned that I was going to start creating some new cross stitch designs.  I've been liking primitive samplers a lot lately and I've always loved bible verses so needless to say, I put them together.

Here is the first design in the series:

Threads used are the Sampler Threads by the Gentle Art but I've also included DMC equivalents. 

This is available at both Magcloud:  http://magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

And at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Entire Set Of 12 Cats And Quilts Designs - Free Shipping

If anyone is interested in ordering the entire set of Cats And Quilts Designs, I am offering free shipping:

This offer is only good in my Etsy shop and available to US residents only.  The total for all 12 printed charts is $90.00 and the shipping is free!

Cats And Quilt May Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

The May design for the Cats And Quilts Counted Cross Stitch series is now available:

Order it from Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

or from Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Christmas Cat Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

I've just released another of my Counted Cross Stitch Patterns.  This beautiful white Christmas Cat is ready for your holiday stitching enjoyment!

Available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me
and at Etsy: http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Update on Scott's Cancer Treatment:

He's at the hospital today having bloodwork done and the port put in.  Chemo will start on Friday.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with donations for his treatment, for all of the prayers and the support that you've sent to us.  I'm so grateful!!!

If you can help us with his his treatment fund, please visit our Go Fund Page page.  And if you could share our page on your blogs and Facebook, I would so much appreciate it.  Thank you so much!!!

Pam

Thank you!

First, I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who has made a donation to Scott's Cancer Treatment Fund.  This is a difficult time for us.  I'm still a little in shock and I know he is too.

My father in law is coming up today.  He'll be doing all the driving.  I've never been one to do long distance driving and especially in the city.  Treatment is being done at Loyola University in Chicago.  And we live way up north in the country on the Illinois/Wisconsin border.

Anyway, tomorrow, the stint will be put in.  Since my father in law will be with Scott, I will be home working.

I'm in the process of republishing many of my retired Counted Cross Stitch Designs.  And I'm planning on doing some new designs too!

At the moment, I'm working on this design:

For my cross stitch friends who like my cat designs, this Christmas Cat will be available later this week.

First Robin Of Spring

The First Robin Of Spring Counted Cross Stitch pattern is now available:

Another Model for my Next Book

I'm told that I accomplish a lot in a short amount of time.  I lean towards being a work-a-holic but what I do just doesn't seem like work to me.  It's a lot of fun to get new ideas and see them come to life and because I work strictly now with my passion, crazy quilting, I can go, go, go like the energizer bunny!

In case you missed it in past posts, I am working on a new book.  This piece is another model:

I'm thinking I will call it "Elegant Sentiments For Crazy Quilting".  The book will contain charted patterns for cross stitching sentiments such as Dream, Believe, Hope, Happy Christmas, Thanksgiving Blessings and so on.  I'm actually almost done with the patterns.  There will be about 60 of them.  But I'm still working on models and yes, there are some that I have not posted here.  So stay tuned for updates!

Bonnet Ladies

For all the cross stitcher's out there, I'll be re-releasing my Bonnet Ladies in the new Magcloud format later this week:

Hearts and Flowers Biscornus

We've released another of my Counted Cross Stitch patterns.  Hearts And Flowers Biscornus are now available:

I hope everyone has a very Happy Mother's Day!

Blackwork Biscornus

I am starting to re-release my Counted Cross Stitch patterns.  They've always been so popular and I've had many requests for them.  I can't stand to turn anyone down and have decided to just make them available so everyone can enjoy them.

We've started with my Biscornu designs.  My seasonal Blackwork Biscornus have always been one of my most popular pattern sets:

These are now available at Magcloud in magazine format. 

I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to my new editor, Jason Dumont.  Jason is much better with graphics than I am and I'm thrilled to be working with him!  Thank you Jason!

Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments Volume 2 - Now Available!

It's been many years in the making but I'm pleased to announce that Elegant Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments Volume 2 is now available in our Boutique!!!

This volume has 180 all new charted borders for working crazy quilt seams with my Waste Canvas Technique.  There are no instructions in volume 2.  The instructions are available in Volume 1.

Stitching on crazy quilt seams with waste canvas creates perfectly sized and spaced stitches everytime!  And there are no limits to the beautiful borders that can be created!  Enjoy!!!

Rose Garden Design In Cross-Stitch & Needlework

I just received the March 2010 issue of Cross-Stitch & Needlework:



I did this lovely Rose Garden design for Charles Craft last year:



Not bad considering I was in the "depths of hell" at the time I did this design!  I am quite pleased with it.  I don't usually get to the see stitched models until they are published and I must say, this really came out beautiful!

I'd like to offer my copy of this magazine to the first person who leaves a comment letting me know that they would like to have it.  USA residents only please!  I just can't keep every magazine that I ever had a design published in.  There wouldn't be any room in my house for me and my cats!  So if someone would like to have this, just leave me a comment and I'll gladly send it off to you and I'll take care of the postage.

In other news, I made some Oatmeal cookies this morning but I'm not really happy with them.  I used my mom's recipe which I forgot, I don't care for.  They're too crunchy.  Next time, I'll go back to my recipe which is soft and chewy. 

I've also been fooling around with Facebook today.  I had to download the latest version of my browser just to get Facebook to work properly.  Then I set up a "Page" for Kitty & Me Designs.  I'm still trying to figure that out but I did manage to get my Etsy shop linked over there.  I could use some "fans" now if anyone feels like heading over there.

The other day, I worked up a new Banner for my shop:



As I mentioned last week, I've got to not push myself so hard and instead, do things that I really enjoy so I decided to have some fun and play with my craft supplies and my shop.  The banner isn't exactly what I wanted but it's good for now.  I may play with it some more at a later date.

Finally for today, Tristan at Enchanted Revelry blog is offering a very nice give away.  I found his blog today through Mary Anne's blog.  Tristan's blog is wonderful!  Thought provoking and visually incredible!  Do stop by and take a peek!

I guess that's all for now.  I feel like I didn't accomplish anything today!  Did you ever have a day like that?  You make your plans but they just don't work out.  Well, tomorrow's a new day.  For now, I'll get myself into a nice warm bubble bath, grab my latest Somerset Studio magazines and relax.

Christmas Cat Pattern

I've just added my Christmas Cat design to my Etsy shop:



Isn't she a beauty? Her name is Lily and she belongs to my blog friend Vicki over at Turkey Feathers. When I saw Lily, I fell in love with those eyes and asked Vicki if I could use her in a design. Thank you Vicki! She is precious!

Glittered Pumpkins & Pumpkin Biscornu Designs

Well, my new Kitchenaid has kept me quite busy! I've made 3 batches of cookies this afternoon. I also made some fudge and another candy. I'll have photos soon and I'll share my fudge recipe. It's so easy!

In the meantime, mom & I did a fun little project yesterday. Glittered pumpkins:



I was driving to the Post Office yesterday, and decided to stop at the farm market on the way back for some squash. Those little tiny pumpkins always catch my eye! I already had a few but decided to get some more and suddenly, I had this idea to glitter them and add some dried flowers to the top. So I bought 8 pumpkins and drove over to mom's house! (Ya'll know I love my glitter!)

These are the supplies you'll need if you would like to make some:

Aleene's Tacky Glue
Hot Glue Gun
1 inch wide flat paint brush
Fine Gold Glitter (I used Martha Stewart's glitter available at Michael's)
Small Silk Autumn Leaves
Moss
Dried Flowers or dried stuff from your backyard.

First, wash the pumpkins and let them dry. Using a 1 inch wide flat paint brush, spread Aleene's Tacky Glue on the pumpkin starting at the stem. You don't want the whole pumpkin covered. Just the top but you do want it to look like frost settled on the pumpkin. Sprinkle on glitter and let dry.

Then, using a hot glue gun, glue some moss to the top near the stem. Add some small silk Autumn leaves, some dried flowers and snips of dried things from your backyard.

A quick & easy project, perhaps perfect as Thanksgiving Dinner Favors!

I have to go and frost my pumpkin face cookies but I'll leave you with a new design project:



I feel like I missed out on Spring (I don't even remember it) and Summer wasn't much better but I am enjoying the Fall. If you would like to stitch my new Pumpkin Biscornu designs, you can find them here.

Autumn Home Decor

Today is a decent feeling day! I'm tired and still feel as if I'm on another planet but I've been thinking about new design ideas and projects and I did some stitching on vintage Vogart dresser scarf!

I also took some photos and have some finishes to share with you. First, is my Autumn Is In The Air pillow:



I have it sitting with one of my scarecrows on my grandma's cedar chest which I have behind my sofa:



I change the pillows and dolls with the holidays and seasons. I like things festive, but not cluttered looking.

Next, I finished up the door-hanger that I started for my mom for Mother's Day:



You may remember that little vintage heart-shaped wicker chair that I found a few years ago in an antique shop. Scott painted it white for me and now it sits in the corner of my living room. I always have a little door-hanger pillow on the post. And sometimes a black cat who shall remain a Nightmare!



I made the cross stitch seat cover years and years ago! I had it on a chair in my bedroom but when I brought this chair home, the seat cover fit it perfectly so I moved it.

Last but not least for today, I finished up the stitching on my Spider Web Purse:



Now to find a good feeling day to sew it together. I would love to be able to use it from now until Halloween. Perhaps over the weekend. Although we do have another flea market to go to on Sunday and I'm counting the minutes!

I'll definitely have to share photos of my baking. Perhaps I'll share a few of my recipes too. Stayed tuned for that! I'm off to make some Popovers to have with dinner. I'm getting tired so I'll just stitch after that.