Four Seasons Mystery Mandala Stitch Along Project SPRING

 

The Four Seasons Mandala Mystery Stitch Along is a year long, 4 part Mystery Cross Stitch Project, one mandala for each season. Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Summer, Autumn and Winter are complete and available for purchase as full charts both as a professionally printed pattern leaflet and as an Instant Digital PDF Download.
The Spring Mandala is the 4th and final in this series.

Each pattern will be the same size - 125 stitches square.

Each mandala pattern will be broken down into 4 parts.

Each part will be released every 2 weeks for 8 weeks.

Part 1 of the Spring Mandala Mystery will be released on March 1st.

Part 2 will be released on March 15th.

Part 3 on March 29th.

and Part 4 on April 14th.

The Stitch Along chat will be held on my Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group however, if you don't care for Facebook, you do not have to join.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fansofkittyandmedesigns

You're welcome to just stitch the project on your own.

Each of the four Mandala Mysteries will be $12.00.

The pattern files will be PDF downloads.

Please check your ETSY messages. When I receive your order, I will send a confirmation message with the link to a Dropbox folder where the files will be uploaded on the specified release dates.

If you have any questions, please message me via Etsy.

Please respect my copyrights!!

Never Ending Sampler - Panel 7 Band 10

 If you're working on the Never Ending Sampler, here's Panel 7 Band 10:

You can download the PDF file for the Never Ending Sampler Panel 7 here.

I asked everyone over at my Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group of I should keep going with the NES and I got a unanimous yes!

So we will move on to Panel 8 when we complete this one.

I have a questions for you!  For the next Panel, do you want an Autumn theme or a Christmas theme?

Please let me a comment and let me know.

Happy Stitching,

Pam

Never Ending Sampler Panel 7 Band 6

Happy Easter week everyone! Here is Panel 7 Band 6 of the NES. It's actually and extention of Band 5 but we'll call it Band 6!!!

 

To download the PDF file, click here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/51fxq8c8ecq4pan/AAAZOBsoh3AN-gVAeSz5V6Gsa?dl=0

 

Happy Stitching!!

Pam

Never Ending Sampler Panel 7 Band 4

 If you're working on the Never Ending Sampler, here is Panel 7 Band 4:

Refer to the key for a closeup of the Satin Stitch flowers.

Click here to download the PDF File for the Never Ending Sampler Panel 7.

Be sure to join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.  You can share your progress photos there!

Happy Stitching!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 7 Band 3

 If you're stitching The Never Ending Sampler, here is Panel 7 Band 3:

Click here for the PDF Download

This is another relatively easy band.

Be sure to join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group to share your photos!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 7 Band 1

 Here we go everyone!  Panel 7 Band 1.

I've worked up a one page key for the entire sampler.  

Here is Band 1:

The PDF downloads are available here:  NES Panel 7 PDF Files

Both the key and Band 1 are available there now.  Each week I will upload the next band to that Folder so bookmark the link.

Be sure to join my Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group so you can share your progress photos with other stitchers!! 

Happy Stitching!!!

Kitty And Me Designs Update - Never Ending Sampler and more!

 

Good morning everyone! I wanted to let you in a few things. 

First, if you prefer printed pattern leaflets, I now offer free shipping on all orders over $35.00.

If you like PDF files, I'm running a 15% off discount until Feb. 28th. Coupon Code: VALENTINE14 .

 

My standard Coupon Code is: STITCH1 . That code will never expire and it's good for $1.00 off on all orders.

 

http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

 

Also, get your needles ready. I'll have Panel 7 of the Never Ending Sampler ready in the next few days. It's all done, I just have to break it down into sections and work up the PDF files. So it's coming soon.

 

If you plan to stitch the NES, here's a little info:

 

It's a SPRING themed design. You can work it on any fabric color with any thread you like but I recommend using either a light colored fabric with a darker thread or a dark fabric with a light thread.

A hand dyed Orchid fabric with white or cream colored thread would look awesome! Of course you can do whatever you like, that's just my suggestion.

 

You'll get to do some specialty stitches too. You can add some beautiful Kreinik metallics or some Mill Hill beads if you like but that's your choice.

 

You're fabric piece (28 ct. evenweave over 2 or 14 count Aida) should be cut 12 inches wide X 24 inches high. The stitch count is 80 wide X 251 high. 

 

If you choose to work in a single thread color, you'll want to have several skeins on hand. I recommend having at least 3 skeins of DMC. You may have to adjust that if you choose a specialty thread.

 

Also, I'm thinking that Panel 7 will be last one for the NES. I've been doing more freebie designs and I'm liking that. Since there's only so many hours in the day, something has to give! I hope ya'll understand. 

 

But I promise, Panel 7 is the "Piece de Resistance" of the NES series!!

 

The hosting site for the NES is Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group. If you haven't already joined, please click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fansofkittyandmedesigns

 

Of course it will be here on my blog as well.

 

I'm going to start on the PDF files today and will release part one in the next few days.

 

Happy Stitching everyone!

The Never Ending Sampler - Panel 6 Band 10 - Complete

Today I have Panel 6 Band 10 of The Never Ending Sampler.  Band 10 completes Panel 6.

Download the PDF file for the Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 10

Last week I talked a little about Panel 7.  I'll post more information on that soon.  I like to give everyone some time to get caught up so we'll start the next panel in a couple of weeks.  Before that, I'll give you the floss list so you can gather your supplies.

Have a great weekend!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 9

Today I have the next band of the Never Ending Sampler ready!

This is Panel 6 Band 9:

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 9 PDF Download

There will be one more band and then Panel 6 is complete.

Tomorrow, I'll talk a little bit about Panel 7!!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 7

Well, it looks like I chose a good theme and bright color scheme for Panel 6!  Nothing like happy yellow daffodils to brighten one's mood!

Here is Panel 6 Band 7 of The Never Ending Sampler:

Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 7 PDF Download

Stay safe and keep stitching everyone!

The Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 4

Today I have another Band for The Never Ending Sampler.  This Panel 6 Band 4:

Click here for the PDF file:
Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 4 PDF

The Never Ending Sampler Panel 6 Band 1

Are you ready?!!!  Panel 6 of The Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along starts now:

This is Band 1:

This will print on a standard 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper.  Right click on the image, save to your computer and print from any graphic softward that you may have.  It's a JPEG image.

Happy Stitching!

Happy New Year and New Releases!

Wow, it's been awhile since I posted an update.  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!

With the holidays behind us now, it's time to get down to some serious stitching time!  I'm sure by now everyone knows that stitching helps to relieve stress!  And these days, we all have plenty of that to relieve!!

First, I want to share all of my new cross stitch releases. 

It's no secret that I absolutely love cats!!  I really love all animals but cats truly are my favorite.  I've started a new series of cross stitch patterns called Colorful Cats!  These are modern style, geometric cat designs each with a very unique name:

Are these fun or what?!!  I need to stitch one of these, probably Nightmare because I had a Nightmare kitty.

Worked mostly in full stitches with just a few 1/4 stitches and a twinge of backstitching, these design use one Kreinik metallic in each design for a touch of sparkle.

Of course I couldn't stop with cats!  With Spring and Easter coming, I decided to do some Colorful Bunnies as well:

Like the cats, these Colorful Bunnies are worked mostly in full cross stitches with a few fractional stitches and a twinge of backstitching.  And they use a little bit Kreinik metallic.

My Crazy Ornaments have been so incredibly popular.  I have loads of ideas for more but for now, my newest ones are Snowmen and Daisies:

These can be worked on Perforated Paper which makes them quick and easy to finish into ornaments, refrigerator magnets, package tie-on's or bookmarks.  Of course they can be stitched on 14 count Aida as well.

I actually stitched up one of the trees and one of the shamrocks:

Mine are worked on Perforated Paper by Mill Hill and I'll be making them into refrigerator magnets.

These and all of my cross stitch and crazy quilt products can be found in my Etsy store.  Be sure to use Coupon Code:  STITCH1 when you place your order.

Also, there's a really cool new Facebook group for stitchers who like to make ornaments!  If you would like to join, here's the link:

Santa's Little Stitchers

And on my Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook group, there is a stitch-along going on for The Millennium Cats!  The plan is to stitch one of the little cat designs each month so that by the end of 2020, all the cats are done!  You can join by clicking here:

Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs

We also have a BINGO game going on there where you could win a free pattern!!

The Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along will be starting up again with Panel 6.  Band 1 will be available tomorrow, January 3rd!  If you're new to my stitch-along, you can learn more about it here:

The Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along

There's also a Facebook Group for the Never Ending Sampler:

The Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along Facebook Group

Finally for today, the Spring 2020 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine will be released on February 1st.  Wait until you see who our cover artist is for this issue!!  Amazing work!!  If you're looking for back issues or the 2020 Crazy Quilt Calendar, you can find them here:

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine 

I wish everyone a wonderful and Happy New Year!

Let's get some stitching done!!!

Current Stitch-Alongs

The Never Ending Sampler will continue right after the New Year with Panel 6.

In the meantime, there are several cross stitch stitch-alongs going on at:

Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group

The current stitch-along projects are:

Snowflake Reindeer

Amidst The Poinsettia

The Millennium Cats

All patterns are available in my Etsy store:

Kitty And Me Designs on Etsy

You can also play "Kitty And Me Designs BINGO" for a chance to win a free pattern!!

Please join the group and have fun with other Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs!

Stitch Alongs - The Millennium Cats

There's a couple of Stitch-Alongs starting up on the Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.

One of them is the ever popular The Millennium Cats!

If you're looking for a fun stitch-along, do hop over to Facebook and check it out!

Never Ending Sampler Update

Just a quick update:

If you're working on The Never Ending Sampler, we'll be starting on Panel 6 right after the New Year.  I don't know about anyone else, but I always need something to get through the month of January!

Panels 1 - 5 of The Never Ending Sampler are available in my Etsy shop:

Never Ending Sampler Panel 5 Band 13

Today, I have the final band in Panel 5 of the Never Ending Sampler.  This is Band #13:

Right click on the image and save to your computer, then print in any graphic software.

I will go ahead and get this put together into a pattern leaflet for those of you who prefer to work the design as a whole instead of working it as a stitch along.

I have some really cool ideas for Panel 6!  I'm going to give everyone a few weeks to get caught up.  It's still vacation time and school will be starting soon so I know people will be getting ready for that.

In the meantime, Happy Stitching!  I hope you've enjoyed Panel 5!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 5 Band 8

They delay is over!  I've been working on getting the Summer 2019 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine up and I've been working on a new series of Cross Stitch Patterns which will be available next week.

I've had a little time to put Band 8 of Panel 5 of the Never Ending Sampler together so here it is:

Save this image to your computer and print it up in any graphic software.

I'm hearing that Panel 5 is everyone's favorite so far.  What are your thoughts?  Which panel is your favorite?

Do you prefer the patterns in all black or do you like the color suggestions?  Please let me know.  The panels usually have about 16 bands each so I'm starting to get ideas together for the next panel.

Leave your comments.  I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Pam

Never Ending Sampler Panel 5 Band 6

Happy Weekend everyone!  In case you're looking for something to do, here is the next band in The Never Ending Sampler:

This is Panel 5 Band 6.  Right click on the images and save to your computer.

Happy Stitching!!!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 5 Band 3

Today I have Band 3 of Panel 5 of The Never Ending Sampler:

This is an easy border worked with cross stitch, backstitch and some French Knots.