I think this is my favorite tart of them all. 🙂 Olga's TartStitch count: 71w x 67hFabric used: 36 ct. Plum Street Blend by R&R Reproductions (NEW!)Threads used: The Gentle Art in Mulberry (DMC 300), Black Licorice (310), Pumpkin Pie (435), Deep Forest (646), Nutmeg (780), Weathered Barn (814), Old Hickory (869), Dried Thyme (3011), Raspberry Frost (3773), Caramel Corn…
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Blackberry House
I've got 2 new releases and the third Sampler Lesson ready to ship to shops in a couple of weeks, but I'm really excited about this new release because it's mounted inside a Lone Elm creation: a stitching cabinet! Blackberry HouseStitch count: 167w x 224hFabric used: 40 ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R ReproductionsThreads used: Classic Colorworks in Tennessee Red…
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BYOF – Sampler Lesson Three
Here we go! It's the third little design to add to your bowlful of stitched goodies! This is the third Sampler Lesson, with a verse borrowed from one sometimes found on old samplers: The daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry. There are countless wonderful verses on samplers stitched by young girls from so long ago, and…
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It’s Almost Time!
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The Winner!
Goodness gracious, I've had a terrific time trying to get an internet connection this past week.. I've been struck with Intermittent Internet Syndrome, I'm afraid, which means my modem will suddenly decide to take a nap at the most inopportune times, and I've had to resort to using my phone to get a few things done, but that didn't bode…
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Brew-Haha!
Oh my, all I've wanted for weeks is for the sun to come out and warm the place up. It finally does just that, to the tune of 100 degrees and wilting flowers, and now all I can think about is fall… Orange leaves, bittersweet, masses of bumpy gourds on wooden carts at the pumpkin patch, and pumpkin spice lattes……
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Hi!
I can't believe I'm sitting here! I've missed chatting with you all! Hello? Is it just me and the crickets? I was asking on Facebook a few days ago who out there checks designers' blogs or designers' Facebook pages for new release updates, and it appears that most people prefer Facebook for the convenience of it, but they like blogs…