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Patriotic Stitching Continues.. |
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Saturday, 12 June 2010 16:19 |
 Becky Bee's Stitching Hive 2010-06-12:
Link: Patriotic Stitching Continues..
This time it's one with a house. I adore any design with a house!! This was a fun stitch and another one to add to my display tree:)
I finished this one off as a hanging pillow with buttons and twine to hang by.
Design: Liberty House Sampler
Designer: Heart in Hand
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Start Date: 6-11-2010
Finish Date: 6-12-2010
The winner of the floss tag is Taylor. I have sent you an email Taylor VIA the email you sent in to add your name to the bowl. PLEASE contact me with your mailing info as soon as you can.
I spent two days stitching my Floss Thread Keeper for the exchange (though it is not due until August) as I wanted to make sure the finishing would work out:) I can't show that one for quite some time :)
Thank you so much friends for your visits. I appreciate them so very much! Please DO come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC |
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Passione Ricamo, Spring Fae (new pattern) |
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Friday, 11 June 2010 13:03 |
 Julie's Cross Stitch Blog 2010-06-11:
Link: Passione Ricamo, Spring Fae (new pattern)
Spring Fae by Passione Ricamo. Released in June of 2010. Counted cross stitch pattern. Soft pink and jewel green gown. Beautiful! |
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Hate My Wood Split Rail Frame |
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Thursday, 10 June 2010 11:57 |
 Better Cross Stitch Patterns Blog 2010-06-10:
Link: Hate My Wood Split Rail Frame
When I purchased this product, it claimed that all you needed to do was insert your fabric and start stitching. Not so. When you insert your fabric |
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Miscellaneous (not inspired for a title...) |
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Thursday, 10 June 2010 10:09 |
 another cross stitch addict 2010-06-10:
Link: Miscellaneous (not inspired for a title...)
Hi Stitchers!
Time just seems to fly by... It's been one month since I last posted!
I have some stitching to share, nothing seasonal though... Spring does not appeal to me. Nor summer. Go explain...
I have stitched this design by Lizzie Kate in memory of my beloved Phoebe who passed away almost one year ago. I gave her colours to the orange heart. I used to say that she was a heart stealer...
Phoebe loved comfy places, sleeping on our head, scrubbing our chins (and in particular, DH's lol!) with her head and she would talk to me for hours, through long glances and sweet meows... I miss her. This pic of her with a Xmas hat is a perfect introduction for this chap:
Isn't he the cutest reindeer ever? I love that he's shy. This is a design by Angel Stitching from JCS ornies 2009. I love Angel Stitching designs, they're cheerful. :D You can see the backing fabric, much in the same mood. I have slightly altered the design using different beads and adding a beaded star that follows the tree's movement towards the left. I have also added a stitched border and turned it into a small pillow.
Finally, this is my contribution to the Hallosal for June. This design was offered by Gen on her Board. It is quite large actually, and I have had a raw deal stitching one on one on this fabric (28 count but dark...). I'm a bit disappointed with the colours but they were my choices. If I had followed Gen's chart, it would've been more beautiful... I still have to add a bat button in the upper right corner.
Things are strange here. A few days ago, I have discovered that our daughter aged nine had lied to her teacher and to us in order to play truant. The teacher had decided to have the kids at school on a Wednesday morning, and Daphné just didn't want to go so she didn't give us the paper and she told the teacher that we were going to a concert on Tuesday night so she would be too tired to attend school. And nobody checked. And the kiddo stayed comfortably in bed then... Gosh, you can imagine how I felt about it when one of her classmates asked me if I had enjoyed the concert (unforgettable, kiddo...). Angry to DD, but also to the teacher! When my 14 year old does not attend a class, they call us; when my nine year old baby is in nature, nobody cares... She's been drastically punished (no video games for two weeks and more homework to do)... Can you imagine how I dread her teenage years? (((shivers)))
And now, here's a great plug, valid only until next Monday/Tuesday. You may know the talented French Designer Nathalie Cichon at Jardin Privé. Visit this page and create your own patchwork chart. All you have to do is type in the numbers in the grid, then click on actualiser, and then click on imprimer la grille. Enjoy! And don't forget that Nathalie also offers all her other designs in pdf so no need to wait, no shipping costs, piece of cake, piece of pie...
Second great plug? Visit this French site and click on Grilles Gratuites. There's a stunning new Tralala kitty freebie that I have already stitched...
That's it for now.
Hugs to you all, Stitchers!
Lili Bear |
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New Cross Stitch Kit Mirabilia Stitching Fairies |
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Wednesday, 09 June 2010 13:15 |
Julie's Cross Stitch Blog 2010-06-09:
Link: New Cross Stitch Kit Mirabilia Stitching Fairies
The newest cross stitch kit has just come out in the Nora Corbett Stitching Fairies series. It is called
Stitching Faires-Pincushion Fairy (Kit)-MIR-KIT12
Complete kit includes 32ct French Lace Linen, 20 skeins of Crescent Colours floss, 2 spools of Kreinik metallic #4 braid, 3 packs of Mill Hill beads, and needle. More Mirabilia cross stitch [...] |
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Don’t Hate the Media, Be the Media |
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 18:15 |
 Radical Cross Stitch 2010-06-08:
Link: Don’t Hate the Media, Be the Media
As readers of Radical Cross Stitch will know I am a big time fan of Melbourne community radio station 3CR. There is nothing like turning on the ol’ wireless to hear people from my own communities talking about news and issues that are relevant to me and the lives of the people around me. And [...]
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 12:44 |
Becky Bee's Stitching Hive 2010-06-08:
Link: Liberty
Another one for my 4th of July display :) This is my second time stitching this design. It is a Bent Creek Zipper and the first time I stitched it with the supplies provided in the kit. I LIKE this one MUCH better using 32ct fabric :) It's MUCH smaller than the first one I stitched years ago on the called for 18ct. Linen.
I had the perfect finishing fabric in my stash-it compliments the stars in the stitched design :)
Design: Liberty
Designer: Bent Creek
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC & GAST
Start Date: 6-8-2010
Finish Date: 6-8-2010
Someone asked where I get all my cute charts...some of them I have had for MANY years :) and some are OOP now. I acquired a great many charts when I worked at my LNS because of an employee discount:) Nowadays I purchase from Amy at Down Sunshine Lane and my LNS. There are lots of great charts out there-you just have to do a search for the "type" of chart you want and order it. I KNOW Amy will ship anywhere :)
MANY have asked and I have answered this before..."how do I accomplish so much stitching?" I NEVER sit idle :) I do everything within a day that needs to be done and take the best care of my family and home and YES my home is clean-I am a neat freak and things have to be in order-that's one of the reasons I have extra time-I never let things get out of order and cleaning in my home is relatively easy-I shop for groceries and do yard work and just everyday things that need doing-BUT the main thing is I never sit idle-if I am sitting down resting, I AM stitching :) I no longer have young children at home so that makes it much easier to stitch more often and my hubby is VERY supportive of my stitching and other hobbies :)
YES, I sleep :) I am a bit of a night owl though as I usually go to bed around 1am and I am up taking my dogs out by 8am :) See...no magic beans or stitchy elves in my home...just a very organized ME :)
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and your personal email :) I appreciate them so very much :) And I love hearing from you all :)
Thanks for stopping by :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love,
BeckySC |
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Another one for my collection :) |
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Monday, 07 June 2010 14:04 |
Becky Bee's Stitching Hive 2010-06-07:
Link: Another one for my collection :)
I enjoyed stitching this one so much :) I have always enjoyed the Trilogy kits and this one was no exception :) I finished it as a pillow to add to my Summer/patriotic displays :) I used a patriotic print I had in my fabric stash that works well with the design :)
Design: Happy Flag Flag Day
Designer: The Trilogy
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Start Date: 6-6-2010
Finish Date: 6-7-2010
I received and email last week from a reader of my blog asking for my mailing address as she had found some cute bee fabric and wanted to send it to me...wasn't that just SO sweet of Michelle??? You're right, Michelle, it came in today's mail and it is SOOOOOOOOO cute!! I can't wait to find the perfect use for it! Thank you so very much for thinking of me :)
Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit :) I appreciate it! Please do come again :)
Hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC |
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 12:14 |
 Happiness is cross stitching 2010-06-06:
Link: More exchanges!
Hi everyone, I have been doing quite a few exchanges lately, here is the one I sent to Hazel from the Quietly Stitching blog this week. (The exchange I received from Hazel is shown below) I made the box and covered it with this beautiful fabric from Shabby Fabrics in America, I also made the pinkeeps and little pillow using free patterns from:
Gazette 94 for the rose pattern, please see previous post for the link to this pattern. Amitie pattern is from DesFilles et une Aiguille hereI made the polymer clay roses and the buttons from polymer clay.
Hazel sent me the most gorgeous stitching set below, I am thrilled with it. Hazel made the gorgeous bag and filled it with the lovely matching needlebook and little scissor pillow. Thanyou Hazel, I shall treasure them always.
Thankyou for all of the lovely comments, I really appreciate them. Happy stitching! |
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 12:15 |
Becky Bee's Stitching Hive 2010-06-06:
Link: Summer ??
Not quite yet...but it sure feels like it here the past few days! It has been HOT!!!
I always have displays for each season as well as most holidays in my home. I have 4 small Christmas trees that stay out year round for some my displays and I have baskets and boxes and just whatever else I can think of that holds my stitching displays :) I am working on my Summer/July 4th displays right now :) I started this cute design (this is my second time stitching it-the first time I finished it as a needle roll and sent it to a friend)last night and finished it up this afternoon. I made this one a hanging pillow finish and it's too cute!! The design works well for both Summer and the 4th :)
I used a CUTE fabric with watermelon seeds on it for the back :)
Notice the quilt underneath?? That was made by my great grandmother over 46 years ago. It is made from fabrics she took from clothing and scraps. It is among my MOST treasured possessions. I sure wish she were here today to "create" with me :)
Design: Summer Solstice Needle roll
Designer:Eventide
Fabric: unknown (I am trying to use of some of my scraps that are left over from previous projects)
Fibers: DMC & WDW
Date Started:6-5-2010
Date Finished: 6-6-2010
I have Happy Flag Flag Day pulled to start this evening :) Should be another FUN stitch!
Some ladies from church save me their Altoids tins...I collected a box full this morning :) I better get busy...LOL!
Thank you for visiting friends :) I appreciate your comments and personal email :) You're all so kind :) I ENJOY hearing from you :)
Have a most lovely new week :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC |
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It's a Floss Holder Giveaway :) |
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Saturday, 05 June 2010 13:14 |
Becky Bee's Stitching Hive 2010-06-05:
Link: It's a Floss Holder Giveaway :)
Taking my inspiration from the wonderful paper tags that dear Ellen sent me last week I created this floss tag holder :) You can use it when stitching your monochromatic designs as it will hold one skein of fiber :) It's adorable and was such FUN to create -I WILL be making more of these :):)
I am giving it away to one of my readers :) I will draw a name from the bowl in a few days :) No comment is necessary to have your name added (unless you are a new reader-you can email me-email in the SIDEBAR near the top-it says contact me and it's a little BEE)-feel free to comment though if you wish as your comments are always very welcomed :)
I took the flower from the LHN chart "Gentleness"
Designer: LHN
Fabric: unknown srap
Fibers: DMC
Start Date: 6-5-2010
Finish Date: 6-5-2010
To everyone that has asked I have not decided what to use my Big Mason Jar for just yet :) I;ll be sure to let you know what I decide :)
I hope you are having a great day. I spent about an hour in the pool and it felt wonderful-we are in the 90's today and it's HOT outside :)
Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit :) I do hope you will come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC |
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