Nicole's Needlework

FOs

• All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and Anchor Threads (1 over 2).

• Goodness and Grace by Shepherd's Bush - 32 ct. Stepping Stone by R&R Reproductions and various silk and cotton threads (1 over 2).
• Sampler Hill by With Thy Needle & Thread - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens and various cotton threads (1 over 2). 
• Morning Yearning Shawl by Sarah Rose - Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light "Vermillion."  

WIPs

• Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandy Turner using Hedgehog Fibres Sock "Teacup."
• Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens and various cotton threads (1 over 2). 

Hey Everyone!  It's been an exciting couple of weeks here in SC.  First, we had Hurricane Matthew (only minor damage and branches down at our house, thankfully) and then it was the Stitching at the Beach Retreat in Myrtle Beach. 

FOs

• Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler by Shakespeare's Peddler (I forgot to share this in my video - I will show it next time).  

40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley, Limited Edition GAST (1 over 2)

WIPs

• All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs using 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and Anchor threads (1 over 2). 
• Hannah Coates 1848 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers using 40 ct. Fawn by Lakeside Linens and DMC threads (1 over 2). 
• Goodness and Grace by Shepherd's Bush using 32 ct. linen and threads that came in the kit (1 over 2). 
• Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandy Turner using Hedgehog Fibres Sock "Teacup."

FOs

My Land by Shepherd's Bush

30 ct. Parchment by WDW, various silk threads (1 over 2)

WIPs

Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart

Madelinetosh Prairie "Well Water," size US 4 needles

Sleeping Princess by Mirabilia - 32 ct. Wren, DMC (2 over 2)

All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha, Anchor threads (1 over 2)

Stash
None!

Mesh bags can be found at 123stitch.com or other online and/or brick and mortar cross stitch shops.

FOs

40 ct. Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, Weeks Dye Works (1 over 2)

FOs

Pure Joy Shawl

Happy by Lizzie Kate (bonus chart from the "Things Unseen" mystery sampler charts)

36 ct. Heritage (I think) by Silkweaver, Weeks Dye Works threads (1 over 2)

WIPs

All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs

40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha, Anchor threads (1 over 2)

1837 Crown Sampler by Plum Street Antiques

My Land by Shepherd's Bush

30 ct. Parchment by Weeks Dye Works, Various silk threads (1 over 2)

Gratitude by Lizzie Kate

40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, Weeks Dye Works (1 over 2)

New Start

Polly Kirby Sampler by Barbara Ana Designs

40 ct. Legacy linen by Picture this Plus, DMC threads (1 over 2)

Stash

Gratitude Boxer kit by Lizzie Kate

We adopted a new cat a couple of weeks ago.  We were looking at kittens at Petco in the top cages and this sweet girl in the bottom popped her head up.  We pet her through the cage and was loving the attention and purring very loud.  We went home and I couldn't stop thinking about her.  The next day we went back and got her.

I finished an autumn design for Plum Street Samplers.  I can't show you the design, but I can show you the pretty thread colors.


I started a sock using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi (Cool Colorway). The pattern is Vanilla Latte Socks.  I'm using size 1.5 dpns.


Next, is my Shepherd's Bush Fold project.  I finally got all the grass filled in and started working on the top portion.

My Stitching time has been few and far between lately.  I have been very busy at work, so I haven't been able to sneak in a few stitches during slow times.  The main two projects I have been working on are "Charlotte Clayton" and "A Full Heart."

Hi Everyone,

I'm so sorry I've been such a bad blogger lately.  My life has gotten so busy since I started working full time last fall.  I also feel like I've lost my blogging mojo.  I still post pictures on Instagram when I can.  I have been doing a lot knitting, crocheting and some stitching when I find the time.  I finished two pairs of socks...


A wrap...


I have also started a few crocheted blankets, but I have yet to finish one.


Lastly, I started and finished a small Shepherd's Bush kit...

I had so much fun stitching this sampler. After I finished the border and the section of grass, it really went quickly.

Shepherd's Bush "Eve's Garden" Kit  Started: 8/12 - Finished: 9/16/12

We are all settled in our new home.  My favorite room in the house is the kitchen.  It's gets the best light.


The boys are very happy to be back and excited to start school (even if they say they're not, I know they are)! :)

One of the first things I did was get my stitching organized.  There is an alcove in our bedroom that was the perfect nook for it...

Oreo likes the new house too.  She loves to look out all the windows.


Speaking of stitching, I started something new (again).  Shepherd's Bush "Eve's Garden."  I love the bright and cheery colors in this design.


The linen is so pretty too and It's been fun to work on a larger count for a change.  :)

I forgot, I worked on Sail Away a little bit too...


32 ct. French Vanilla by R&R, Various over-dyed silks (1 over 2).

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Yep, the Stitching ADD continues. I was in a Shepherd's Bush mood. I have wanted to stitch "Sail Away" for a long time now, so I went for it the other day...

I finished up "The Stockings" yesterday! I ended up taking out Santa's beard and using a brighter white and two strands so it would show up better.




Shepherd's Bush "The Stockings"
Fabric: 32 ct. Oatmeal by R&R (discontinued)
Threads: Various silk threads
Started: 12/8/10 - Finished: 12/20/10

I had been saving HandWork's Frances Eden to start on New Year's Day, but I couldn't resist starting her early.


40 ct. Vintage Homepun, Vikki Clayton silks (1 over 2).

I also decided to start another Shepherd's Bush Christmas design - "Glad Tidings" kit.




35 ct. Tea-dyed linen (replaced linen that came in the kit), various silk threads (1 over 2).

Well, I've just been hanging out with my mom and the kids. We went to the mall today (crazy us). I got my hair cut, but didn't do any shopping. I'm waiting until my dh gets here on Wednesday to do some last minute shopping. Did I mention that I'm a procrastinator?? :)



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