I’ll cross that stitch when I come to it

Now, technically, I should’ve read Cutwork next, but for some reason, I forgot to take that one out at the library with all the rest. So, because so far most of the stories don’t seem to reference previous novels in any meaningful way, I’m skipping to Crewel Yule, the latest book in the […]

I finished up a good deal of the rest of the Betsy Devonshire mysteries while on Thanksgiving vacation. I was pretty sick (awful lingering head cold), so most of the time I felt more like reading than stitching. Here’s a couple quick thoughts on each of them.
First up is A […]

I finally did it! I finally finished the 2004 Christmas Sampler! For months now, I’ve avoided finishing it, even though (or because!) it was just a section of french knots. I’m planning on framing it with a gold metal frame and a silver mat. Kinda shiny, but that’s what I […]

So, after that mad finishing craze the other day, I started a new kit - House-Mouse’s Chocolate Fudge. I love mice, and I think the House-Mouse designs are so sweet. Here’s a progress pic.

I didn’t want to work on this for the car trip, so I also started Annick Abrial’s Terre de […]

The Traditional Princess
You are generous, graceful, and practical with bothfeet planted firmly on the ground. You tend tobe a little on the old-fashioned side. Youvalue home, hearth, and family life and love tobe of service to others.
Role Models: Snow White, Maid Marian
You are most likely to: Discover a hidden talentfor spinning straw into gold.
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Another SBQ while I was away…
Do you always sign your projects? If not, why? If so, do you use your first name, initials or what?
I’ve occasionally signed things - for instance, on a sampler where there’s a specific place for it. On gifts I’ve made for other people, I’ve occasionally put my initials, […]

Well, if you couldn’t tell, I’ve been gone on Thanksgiving vacation for quite a while. I didn’t get too much done cross stitch wise - started a few projects, which I’ll post about later. I read most of the rest of the Monica Ferris series - except I’m missing one! Hopefully, […]

I finished the second of the Betsy books last night - Framed in Lace. I also really enjoyed this one, which was also about a murder (well, actually, two murders). For a small town in Minnesota, they sure have a lot of murders… I enjoyed the back story of the town, […]

That’s right! I finished not *one*… not *two*… but THREE!!! pieces last night! First up was the Harvest Wreath, which I’ve already posted. After that, I went hunting for a Dimensions Good Fortune piece I had started back in the summer of 2003. Most of the stitching was done on […]

Well, it’s done! It’s a little crooked - the wreath’s off-center, because I miscounted and didn’t feel like ripping out most of the border. I love beading so much - the scan just can’t capture how much the beads sparkle in the light. I really enjoyed working on this, even if […]