Autumn Blackwork Cat Counted Cross Stitch Chart

I had intended on retiring all of my past freebie designs but I've had some requests for some of them lately and I just can't say no to anyone! I've decided to add all past freebies to my Flickr site as I have time.

Here is my Autumn Blackwork Cat from 1999:





Click on either image to go to my Flickr site where you can download the large version of the chart & key.

Enjoy!

A New Block

I stitched up the little green comfort cat doll the other day and now it's ready for finishing:



I was asked which line I sew on. The sewing line is the inside line, the basting stitch. I have a tendency to push the envelope with beads so I hand-baste the sewing line and then I know I can't go any further with beads. The outside line is the cutting line. I top-stitch that with my machine to hold the fabrics in place.

So this one will be my next project:



I know a car is a funny theme for a CQ. That's my father in law's antique Model A. This is a gift for Scott's step-mom for Christmas. I'll be making it into a totebag. I thought it would be nice for her to take to all the car shows that they go to.

Anyway, Margaret likes sunflowers so I'll be doing this with yellows, creams and browns. I plan to start on it later today so stay tuned for progress reports.

Pansy Purse Completed & New Comfort Cat

Just a quickie for today. Scott took a couple of vacation days so we've been out and about!

I finished the stitching on my Pansy Purse:



I'm glad I listened to ya'll and changed that piece of lace to what's there now. It looks much better and doesn't distract from the pansy pin.

I'm way behind on laundry so I told Scott I need some "home" time later today. I'll start on another little comfort cat in between loads:



I think this one will be pretty embellished in violet and lavender.

More tomorrow.....

Pansy Basket Purse

A few more do-dads and this will be complete:



I'll be away from my computer this weekend so I'll have a photo of the final piece for you on Monday.

Closing Etsy Shop

As I mentioned last week, I'll be closing my Etsy shop shortly. Everything is now on sale so please see if there's something that you would like. Think Christmas gifts!

I'm sure some of you are wondering why I'm doing this. It's really time consuming. Not just in making things to offer there but the photography, listings and uploading photos take so much time. And I really want the room in my guest room dresser to store my personal collection of purses.

I have a lot of things that I would like to make for myself too so I'm looking for more time to do that. I do feel a little bad as it was fun while it lasted. And I put a ton of time into the things I made to sell but sometimes, a person just has to know when to call it quits.

I haven't chosen a date for closing it yet. I'd like to clear out as many things as I can. If anyone wants to make me an offer on any of the wall quilts, I'm more than willing to consider them.