Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Good Morning!

 Just a quick Tuesday morning post...last day of vacation today! Fully finished my September things yesterday....

Setpember Word Play by With thy Needle and Thread. Stitched on cream 14ct aida using DMC threads.


Next... September Truckin'Along by Stitching with the Housewives. Love this series as I like monthly things that I can change out. Notice the little pumpkin button in the button right hand corner that I added. Stitched on brown 14ct aida using DMC threads.



And then finally...September..A Year of Celebrations by Hands On Design. Cute, simple little monthly  piece. Stitched on a scrap of white 14ct aida using DMC threads.

This was a piece that I doodle around with yesterday for my tier tray...The stitched piece was from Lizzie*Kate many years ago and I decided to make a back to school garland and jazz up the tier tray.



Have a GREAT stitching day and do what makes your heart happy!

♥Elizabeth 


Sunday, August 30, 2020

Ornaments

 Good Morning!

These pieces were HOT off the needle this week!


This is a bonus chart from the Ornament Club by Shannon Christine Designs. I chose to stitch this on navy blue aida using DMC threads. There are accent mill hill beads #2013 for rudolph's bright red nose. A quick stitch. Will be made into an ornament, of course.

Next was:


This is chart #7 in CrazyAnnie's 2020 Christmas Ornament Tag series. I chose to stitch this on red 14ct aida using dmc threads. I changed the border to the black/white gingham as I do a black/red/white tree at Christmas time. I have already started to finish this series and will post pictures later.


Just a reminder ~ I'm offering a 20% off discount on my Etsy shop September 4th - 7th, 2020. I've got cross stitch supplies, finished stitched pieces and fully finished pieces in my shop! Stop by and shop! www.etsy.com/shop/LizziesXStitches

Have a great stitching Sunday...headed to the finishing room!

♥Elizabeth

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Pumpkin Cuties!

 Look what I just put in my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/LizziesXStitches). 

What a fun but tiring afternoon of putting these together! A pattern I have loved forever from a cross stitch shop I worked in back in the 80’s. 

Made into an ornament but can be used as a tier tray accent as well! Cute, cute, cute!

Have a stitchy kind of night!

đź–¤Elizabeth

Monday, August 24, 2020

Hello!

 Hi!

Greetings from windy So. Florida, so lucky that those two (2) storms ~ Laura and Marco have decided to take another path other than to our state. Prayers to those in their paths.

I've been busy doing some finishing the last few days, so happy with how these turned out. Take a look!

This is Blessed by Priscilla & Chelsea of Stitching with the Housewives (a freebie) and I just LOVE it! Makes a great tier tray accent piece. So pretty with the sunflowers! Stitched on a scrap of 14ct black aida using DMC and GAST threads. Finished using sticky board, buffalo check fabric, and a little dainty piece of lace trim!

Next...


I believe this was a piece by Little House Needleworks (LHN) or maybe Prairie Schooler. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Stitched on a scrap piece of 14ct white aida using DMC threads. Finished on sticky board covered with burgandy fabric and a green ribbon. Cute again as a tier tray accent piece or even nice on a small easel in the living room.

Finally, 

For Keeps by The Trilogy! I LOVE this one! So cute! Stitching on 14ct fiddlers cloth using DMC threads. Finished on sticky board covered with a burgandy/green paisley fabric and accented with a piece of ercu lace. Once again, a nice tier tray accent piece or even a nice stand up piece on a small easel in the bedroom on the nightstand!

ALL three of these finished pieces are available in my ETSY shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizziesXStitches?ref=search_shop_redirect

Come by and visit...I've got finished pieces, unfinished pieces (that you can finish) Xstitch supplies and more! Leave a comment when you visit! I'd love to hear from you!

Have a great Monday...back to stitching!

♥Elizabeth


Sunday, August 16, 2020

Good Sunday Morning!

 Good Morning!

I missed last Sunday's post due to bloggers new way of uploading pictures. It took me a week but have figured it out! So here we go!

I'm going to start showing a previous finish with every post and then this week's stitching to give you a little bit more to read and stick around. 

This is Bent Creek's ~ Signs of Winter, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer and Signs of Autumn. Stitched on 14ct aida using DMC threads. Design size 3"X5".  These are previously stitched and are for sale in my ETSY shop.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizziesXStitches?ref=search_shop_redirect.

This week's stitching was BLESSED by Stitching With the Housewives. Stitched on 14ct white aida and 14ct black aida, using DMC and GAST threads. Will be finished on Wednesday and then released for sale in my etsy shop. 


Have a great week and check back often! Make every stitch count!

♥Elizabeth










Sunday, August 9, 2020

Where There Is Life...

 Where There is Life There is Hope by Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks. What a cute design and a quick stitch! I changed the colors a little and have shown my color choices. Stitched on creme 14ct aida using DMC and GAST threads.




Another Sunday afternoon!

Another Sunday afternoon!  I just finished stitching and beading HOLLY JOLLY & Tis The Season by Shannon Christine Designs as part of a Christmas Ornament Club I joined!

What beautiful charts, shading that is subtle but makes the design POP!

I stitched both  charts on Charles Craft 14ct Navy Blue, using DMC threads and GAST threads as well. Mill Hill beads were attached as called for in the chart! (a few substitues: instead of Kreinik very fine braid I used DMC 729, instead of B5200 bright white I used GAST Chalk). 

I chose the background fabric and trims but I would like to have them all stitched and then assemble, it's just easier so that all look the same when finished! Can't wait!



Sunday, July 26, 2020

Blessed

A 'blessed' Sunday it was! I finished this adorable FREE chart by Stitching With the Housewives (Pricilla & Chelsea)... the chart can be found on her blogspot. (priscillas. blogspot.com) I stitched this on denim blue 14ct aide using DMC threads. Finished as a stand up (with easel) for the credenza in the family room, so all can see and remember that everyday we are blessed!

Sunday FUNday!

Hi! Happy Sunday Everyone! I decided earlier this week that I would spend some quality time in my craft room finishing 'many' of my stitched pieces today. Here's a look at what I finished! This is August Flip It Bits by Lizzie*Kate. Stitched on 14ct fiddlers cloth using DMC threads I finished on sticky board with my stitching and then another material covered piece of sticky board and then put a felt backing on the back. This piece will go in my tiered tray for August. Next was: August ~ A Year of Celebrations by Hands On Design. Simply finished on a piece of sturdy cardstock and will be dislayed on a wooden box frame with a second covered black buffalo checked board behind it. Stitched on 14ct fiddlers using DMC threads. Then there was: August Truckin' Along by Stitching With the Housewives (Priscilla & Chelsea). This piece is displayed on a metal, rectangular bucket from Michaels. Simply finish. Stitched on 14ct chalkboard Aida using DMC threads. And then: August Word Play by With thy Needle and Thread, stitched on creme 14ct aida using DMC threads. This piece is displayed on a white-washed board the just props up againt a basket on the credenza. A second fabric covered board is behind the stitching with a gray buffalo checked fabric.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

I'm Back!

Hello! Wow! I can't believe it's been 4 years since I last posted! Many things have changed within the last 4 years...not looking back, only forward! I've decided to rejuevenate my blog, showcasing my stitching and finishing, now that I have a new craft room for finishing that I just LOVE! I still stitch everyday, whenever I can find a few minutes here and there. Sometimes I stitch for the whole day if my chores for the day are done. Love these days! Here is one of my latest stitching and finishing. I just LOVE this one! Hello Summer
~ by Stitching With The Housewives. Stitched on navy blue 14ct aida using DMC threads. Finished in a simple frame with a backer board of dusty green gingham, the stitching is mounted on sticky board. Finished with a burlap bow, a string of red rick rac then enhanced with a watermelon button and bee button. Cute! Simple!