Now that the blog is pretty much set the way I had hoped it would be, I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to the two people who helped me with it.
First, thanks so much to Linda at Chloe's Place for her advice and the time she took to send me all the necessary links. I so much appreciate your help Linda! Thank you!
I would also like to thank Chris at CGeorge.com for helping me with the background stuff. It was a bit beyond my computer abilities. Chris not only did the layout for the blog but he's always managed my website for me and he created the new graphic with the Crazy Quilt and my Lucy kitty. Thank you so much for your help Chris!
Cross Stitch Patterns inspired by nature, animals and the holidays by designer Pamela Kellogg of Kitty And Me Designs
Monday, July 11, 2005
Saturday, July 09, 2005
The Pink Peacock Block Continued
I am so much enjoying this block, unlike my Wild Rose block which I couldn't wait to complete!
This one has been so much fun, just like the blue peacock! I started adding some beads and sequins yesterday and I covered a few more seams.
I have a small rose applique that I think I'll hand dye and find a place for and I do want to stitch a peacock feather on this one as well.
This one has been so much fun, just like the blue peacock! I started adding some beads and sequins yesterday and I covered a few more seams.
I have a small rose applique that I think I'll hand dye and find a place for and I do want to stitch a peacock feather on this one as well.
The Last Of My Flea Market Finds From 2 Weeks Ago
Well, since Scott and I are planning on attending another Flea Market tomorrow (Sunday), I decided I'd better share with you the rest of what I found last time! With the exception of my Chicken Scratch Apron because I need to take a photo of that with my Digi Camera.
Anyway, I found all of these beautiful prestamped, unstitched linens for only $14.00! Other than some of them needing a good run through the washing machine, they're in excellent condition!
This is a tablerunner with pansies. This one is pretty dirty but I love it!
For the large photo, please click here.
Another one that needs a good washing. This is a single pillowcase. Someone at one time had started to stitch this one. The stitching was poor though and I doubt I could match the red thread so clipped the few stitches that were there and pulled them out. I would prefer to start from scratch.
For the large photo, please click here.
This is a pair of pillowcases. They're not too dirty but the stamped design is a bit light. I think I can see it well enough to stitch it but if not, I can go over it with my washout blue pen. These still have the original tag on them!
For the large photo, please click here.
Another pair of pillowcases and yes, these need a good soak too! Actually, I think some Spray & Wash will be order for these! I think these may be by Vogart as the water lilies are similiar to waterlilies on one of my Vogart iron-on transfers.
For the large photo, please click here.
This is another set of pillowcases and they're pretty clean. These are marked "Wonder Art" by the Fixler Brothers.
For the large photo, please click here.
Again, a pair of pillowcases marked "Wonder Art" by Fixler Bros. Inc. This one has a tag encouraging stitchers to use Coats & Clark thread. The tag also includes a diagram for floss color placement.
For the large photo, please click here.
This pair is my favorite! These are marked "Colortex Process". There's no tag so I don't know who the manufacturer is but they're pretty clean and I love them!
For the large photo, please click here.
Last but not least, a single pillowcase with a pair of deer. Again, it's marked "Colortex Process". I love this one too. But you all know how I am about animals!
For the large photo, please click here.
I don't think I can wash any of these until they are stitched as I believe, the stamping will wash out. Although I would prefer to wash them first, I'll have to stitch them first and then wash them.
These are all 100% cotton. Which means, that ironing them will be a challenge as well! Good thing I like the smell of spray starch! Since they are all cotton, I probably won't be using them to sleep on. I'll probably use them more for display since I like a bunch of pillows propped up on the bed. Gives me something pretty to look at when I'm in there folding laundry. Which is quite often!
I know some people would think I'm nuts for buying a bunch of dirty, old, unstitched linens. To me, they're treasures. Unstitched linens are not easy to find and for me, it's the thrill of the hunt! Just like with the transfers. And I know I could buy tons of already stitched vintage linens and I love them, but for me, there's something about doing the stitching myself.
Speaking of vintage linens, be sure to keep your eye on Patra's Place. Gina will be sharing more photos of her vintage linen collection soon! In the meantime, be sure to visit her site and take a look her native Australian bird and oppossum photos. Esp. if you're here in the US, you have to see these beautiful birds since we don't have any like them here!
Anyway, I found all of these beautiful prestamped, unstitched linens for only $14.00! Other than some of them needing a good run through the washing machine, they're in excellent condition!
This is a tablerunner with pansies. This one is pretty dirty but I love it!
For the large photo, please click here.
Another one that needs a good washing. This is a single pillowcase. Someone at one time had started to stitch this one. The stitching was poor though and I doubt I could match the red thread so clipped the few stitches that were there and pulled them out. I would prefer to start from scratch.
For the large photo, please click here.
This is a pair of pillowcases. They're not too dirty but the stamped design is a bit light. I think I can see it well enough to stitch it but if not, I can go over it with my washout blue pen. These still have the original tag on them!
For the large photo, please click here.
Another pair of pillowcases and yes, these need a good soak too! Actually, I think some Spray & Wash will be order for these! I think these may be by Vogart as the water lilies are similiar to waterlilies on one of my Vogart iron-on transfers.
For the large photo, please click here.
This is another set of pillowcases and they're pretty clean. These are marked "Wonder Art" by the Fixler Brothers.
For the large photo, please click here.
Again, a pair of pillowcases marked "Wonder Art" by Fixler Bros. Inc. This one has a tag encouraging stitchers to use Coats & Clark thread. The tag also includes a diagram for floss color placement.
For the large photo, please click here.
This pair is my favorite! These are marked "Colortex Process". There's no tag so I don't know who the manufacturer is but they're pretty clean and I love them!
For the large photo, please click here.
Last but not least, a single pillowcase with a pair of deer. Again, it's marked "Colortex Process". I love this one too. But you all know how I am about animals!
For the large photo, please click here.
I don't think I can wash any of these until they are stitched as I believe, the stamping will wash out. Although I would prefer to wash them first, I'll have to stitch them first and then wash them.
These are all 100% cotton. Which means, that ironing them will be a challenge as well! Good thing I like the smell of spray starch! Since they are all cotton, I probably won't be using them to sleep on. I'll probably use them more for display since I like a bunch of pillows propped up on the bed. Gives me something pretty to look at when I'm in there folding laundry. Which is quite often!
I know some people would think I'm nuts for buying a bunch of dirty, old, unstitched linens. To me, they're treasures. Unstitched linens are not easy to find and for me, it's the thrill of the hunt! Just like with the transfers. And I know I could buy tons of already stitched vintage linens and I love them, but for me, there's something about doing the stitching myself.
Speaking of vintage linens, be sure to keep your eye on Patra's Place. Gina will be sharing more photos of her vintage linen collection soon! In the meantime, be sure to visit her site and take a look her native Australian bird and oppossum photos. Esp. if you're here in the US, you have to see these beautiful birds since we don't have any like them here!
Friday, July 08, 2005
Works In Progress Weblog
I visited another blog today and I think you'll enjoy it! Visit Allison Aller's "Works In Progress" to see some gorgeous embellished projects including an incredible CQ and a green totebag that you'll want to just reach into the monitor to touch!
The Pink Peacock Block
Well, I love my blue peacock block so much, I decided to do another peacock. Now, I never seen a pink peacock, but I've been known to use some creative license from time to time!
I didn't have any pink eyelash yarn, so instead, I made my own tail! I stripped several strands of DMC floss in the various pinks, then added several strands of metallic gold Kreinik Blending Filament. I did an 8 inch group of these, folded it in 1/2 and then tied a loop knot at the top. I cut the loop off, pushed it under the rhinestone piece (which I've finally found a place to use it!) and sewed it down from under the rhinestone piece.
Then I trimmed and shaped it.
I love this so far! But not sure about how much I like stitching on the crushed velvet. It's kind of fussy to stitch on. I used a small hoop to hold it in place while I stitched the peacock and luckily, the crushed velvet doesn't show a raised area from the hoop.
I don't know about most CQ'ers, but I usually stitch my CQ's "in hand" rather than using a hoop. For these blocks, my QSnaps would work I think, but they're so heavy! And I don't use a floorstand. I wish someone would make a lightweight square hoop! I would probably use that.
I didn't have any pink eyelash yarn, so instead, I made my own tail! I stripped several strands of DMC floss in the various pinks, then added several strands of metallic gold Kreinik Blending Filament. I did an 8 inch group of these, folded it in 1/2 and then tied a loop knot at the top. I cut the loop off, pushed it under the rhinestone piece (which I've finally found a place to use it!) and sewed it down from under the rhinestone piece.
Then I trimmed and shaped it.
I love this so far! But not sure about how much I like stitching on the crushed velvet. It's kind of fussy to stitch on. I used a small hoop to hold it in place while I stitched the peacock and luckily, the crushed velvet doesn't show a raised area from the hoop.
I don't know about most CQ'ers, but I usually stitch my CQ's "in hand" rather than using a hoop. For these blocks, my QSnaps would work I think, but they're so heavy! And I don't use a floorstand. I wish someone would make a lightweight square hoop! I would probably use that.
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