Never Ending Sampler Panel 3 Band 1

I can't believe that today is November 1st!  Where did October go?

I know everyone needed some time to get caught up on Panels 1 and 2 of The Never Ending Sampler but now it's time to start on Panel 3!!

If you're new to this Stitch-Along, you'll want to read about it here.

Band 1 is worked with cross stitches and straight stitches.  The Bargello stitch around the center square should be worked with 3 strands of floss to give the look of satin stitching.

Here's a closeup of the center of the square:

These are long straight stitches that will cross over each other.

If you would like as nice place to chat with other stitchers about this project, hop over to Facebook and join the Never Ending Sampler Stitch-Along group!

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Winter 2017

The Winter 2017 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Winter 2017

Thank you to Nicki Lee Seavey for being our cover artist!

Available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me
(Print and/or Digital)

And at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/
(Print only)

Handmade Christmas Door Hanging PIllows

My mom made a few pretty Christmas Door Hanging Pillows:

Christmas Tree Door Hanging Pillow

Heart Shaped Christmas Door Hanging Pillow

Christmas Santa Claus Door Hanging Pillow

Victorian Santa Door Hanging Pillow

All are in my Etsy shop.  I don't think mom has time to make any more this year so if anyone is interested, please order now!

Strip Quilted Pouch

I've meaning to post this for awhile now:

This is a little pouch that I made for a friend of my mom's.  She's legally blind and has a guide dog.  She doesn't like to carry a purse.  I've made her several Crazy Quilt cellphone pouches over the years but this time I thought I'd make her a larger pouch so she has room for her keys, phone, rosary and wallet.

I strip quilted the pouch on a muslin foundation, then top stitched lace over the seams.  I appliqued the rose embroidery (from a vintage hanky) on top using heat and bond to hold it in place while sewing it down.  Then I added the trim around the outside.

A few embellishments gives it some sparkle.

I put it all together and then hand crocheted some trim for the bottom with some fancy yarn. 

The chain is removable.  I use the little lobster claw clasps which I hand sewn on and then added the chain.

It's a nice quick gift if anyone is looking for some fast Christmas ideas!

In other news, there's a contest over at Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook group!  The prize is one of my cross stitch patterns.  Hop over and check it out!

Winter Into Spring Cross Stitch Patterns - Now Available Again!

If you've been following my blog since the beginning, you may remember the Winter Into Spring Cross Stitch Mystery Stitch-Along that I did about 10 years ago:

Winter Into Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern January

Winter Into Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern February

Winter Into Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern March

Winter Into Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern April

I originally designed this as a bellpull.  The designs are now available separately but can be stitched all together vertically, horizontally, as one large design (2 X 2) or individually and framed or made into pillows:

Winter Into Spring Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

These are available separately at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me
Print Copy or Digital

Or at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/
Print Copy only.  There is also a listing for all 4 Print Copy designs with free shipping.

If you missed any of the patterns, now is your chance to pick them up!!