Cross Stitch Free Pattern and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

I have a new free cross stitch pattern for you to enjoy.  Perfect for January stitching.

Click to here to download my Free Cross Stitch Patterns in PDF format.

Have a wonderful New Year's weekend!!

McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt Block 30

I just finished up another block for the McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt.  This is the McHenry Brewery built in 1868 by George Gribbler:

Here's an older photo of it:

Much of the original building has been replaced but it's still in operation!

Here's the entire quilt so far:

There will be 10 more blocks so I still have a little way to go!

The McHenry Crazy Quilt Block 29

I pulled out the crazy quilt that I've been working on for a few years featuring the landmarks of McHenry Illinois where I live.  I still have a few blocks to go but this is the old Iron Bridge over the Fox River.  It was built in 1881 and replaced with concrete bridge in 1976:

The colors are brighter than they look here.  I need to get a new digital camera so for now, I'm just using the camera on my cellphone.

Here's the entire quilt so far:

Click on the photos to enlarge the images.

This quilt is pieced entirely by hand on a cotton foundation.  A lace is either vintage or antique.  Each block has a spider and spider web on it.  The spiders are made from vintage Mother Of Pearl buttons.

The next block is our Brewery.  I'll post a photo when it's complete.

Classic Chicago Christmas from WGN

If you grew up in the Chicago area like I did, you might enjoy these classic Christmas favorites from WGN TV.

Suzy Snowflake:

Hardrock, Coco and Joe:

Frosty The Snowman:

Merry Christmas Everyone!

January Pattern Releases

I decided to release my January Cross Stitch patterns a little early.  I'm going to take a little break between Christmas and New Year's to do some stitching.  I pulled out my McHenry Crazy Quilt.  I have 12 more blocks to do and then I think it'll be ready to assemble.  Stay tuned for an update on that!

Here are the new releases.  First a new Colorful Cat named Vivaldi:

And a set of Valentine Heart Ornaments with little Blue Birds:

Easter Egg Friends is a set 2 full coverage egg shaped ornaments.  One with a little chick and one with a bunny:

Finally, a set of 4 geometric quilt designs with little birds.  One for each season:

Ask for my patterns are your favorite needlework retail store or find them here:

Kitty And Me Designs