To Have & To Hold Wedding- 1 week progress

By Colleen | October 11, 2011
cross stitch to have and to hold wedding progress photo, floral, ribbon

  I am continuing to make steady progress on the wedding piece.  I have the floral area all stitched and I am currently working on the backstitching for that area now.  The colors are so beautiful for this piece.  

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New Project: To Have And To Hold Wedding Record

By Colleen | October 3, 2011

  Starting a new project with a tight deadline, but I’m up for the challenge.  I actually stitched this piece before, which is framed and hanging on my wall. To Have & To Hold Wedding Record is from Dimensions kit #3892.  Check back for progress photos!

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Milady of Spring-completed

By Colleen | September 11, 2011
cross stitch milady of spring, elegant maiden yellow dress, pink flowers and ribbon

  I stitched Milady of Spring a few months ago.  She is another beautiful design by cross stitching art. Milady of Spring was stitched on 32 count twilight blue linen.   Finished size is approximately 13″x16.5″.  Colors are bright and cheerful. Great use of beads on this pattern also.

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Queen of Air-Completed

By Colleen | August 31, 2011
cross stitch queen of air lady, maiden blue dress on clouds, stars, model stitching

  As I previously mentioned, I’ve been model stitching for designer, Tatiana, at cross stitching art. A few months ago Tatiana asked me to stitch another Queen for her.  I was very excited to accept the new stitching project, “Queen of Air”. Because this was a model stitching project, I could not post any “in…

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In Training-Completed

By Colleen | August 22, 2011
cross stitch in training, little girl with helmet, football and toy

  After 1 week, the customized “In Training” cross stitch is now finished.  As previously stated, customer requested that the helmet be changed from Alabama to NY Giants.  It was also requested to add length to the hair for a girl.  The girl’s name was added, but I’ve blurred it out to protect identity.

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New Project: “In Training”

By Colleen | August 16, 2011

  Today I am starting Alabama “in training” football player by Fran Baggett.  The customer requested a few changes to the original pattern. Above is what the original pattern looks like. I’ll be changing the helmet to blue and changing it from Alabama to New York Giants.  Also, adding more length to the hair.  Check back…

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New Project: California Map

By Colleen | August 11, 2011

  Today I will be starting on California Map by Sue Hillis Designs.  The project will be stitched on 14 count white aida. The finished size will be 7.5 inches x 9 inches. Progress photos will be posted.

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I haven’t disappeared

By Colleen | June 17, 2011

Sorry I haven’t had any recent posts or photos to share. I have been model stitching, therefore, I can’t show any of the “in progress” photos or the finished photos until the designer releases the charts. Once the charts are released and I have permission from the designer, I will post photos of the projects…

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