Supply List for Autumn Mystery Stitch Along

If you're planning on stitching the upcoming Autumn Mystery Stitch-Along, here the supply list:

 

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Four Seasons Mandalas Autumn Mystery Stitch-Along Release Date

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.

This is part 2, the Autumn Mandala.  The listing will be uploaded and available to purchase in my ETSY store on August 1st.

 

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 Autumn Mandala Mystery will be released on September 1st.

Part 2 will be released on September 15th.

Part 3 on September 29th.

and Part 4 on October 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 or email me.

Also, if you ordered the Summer Mystery, please go to your Dropbox Folder and download any parts that you still need.  I will be deleting that folder on August 1st.

McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you know that back in 2017, I started a traditional Victorian style crazy quilt with historic photos of some of the landmarks here in my McHenry Illinois where I live.

It's quite a challenge and periodically, I put it down for awhile just to take a break.

Well, I picked it up over the weekend and completed another block:

This is St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  It was organized in 1840.  The first church building (top photo) was erected in 1853.  An addition was added in 1872 and then another in 1883.

In 1922, the current church was built (bottom photo).  The first church was razed in 1946 so for a time, both buildings stood on the property.  The first church on the east and the 2nd on the west.

Here's the entire quilt so far:

Each block is 9 inches square.  They blocks are pieced by hand on a cotton foundation fabric.  All lace is either vintage or antique.  No glittery beads or sequins on this one.  Just a few vintage buttons.

We're fortunate here in McHenry to still have many of our historic homes and buildings.  I could keep going on this for a few more years but at some point I have to draw the line.  I will do 7 more blocks and then it's time for assembly.

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New Releases

I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer weather.  It's a hot one here today but in a few months, we'll be complaining about the cold!  LOL!!  But it's definitely time to start thinking about Fall and Winter projects.

Freedom - The two symbols of American freedom is our beautiful flag and the Bald Eagle.An original poem inspired by our National Anthem adds a historic touch to this Victorian style design.
Stitch count: 90 w X 196 h
Finished size: 6 3/8 in w X 14 in h
Fabric: 28 ct Cream Lugana
Threads: DMC and Kreinik

Halloween Pals - Set of two Halloween patterns, one with a black cat and pumpkin, the other with a cute ghost and spider.
This is part of the new Charm Squares series.
Stitch count: 85 stitches square
Finished size: 6 inches square
Fabric: 14 ct white Aida
Threads: DMC and Kreinik

Mr. Scarecrow - A comical Autumn design that features a scarecrow, a charming original poem and a cute little crow.
Stitch count: 165 w X 85 h
Finished size: 11 3/4 in w X 6 in h
Fabric: 28 ct Antique White Lugana
Threads: DMC

Santa's Cat - A sweet original poem accompanies a beautiful Santa Claus and his little cat curled up in a quilt.
A beautiful design for Santa collectors or anyone who loves Christmas.
Stitch count: 184 w X 135 h
Finished size: 13 1/8 in w X 9 5/8 in h
Fabric: 28 ct Cream Lugana
Threads: DMC

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Ask for my patterns at your favorite needlework retail stores or find them here.

Summer Discount

This weekend only! Save 20% on PDF download files in my Etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kittyandme?coupon=SUMMER

Offer good through Sunday June 19th.

(The Summer Mandala is not included).