Faith in Hand

Jenny of Elefantz Designs is opening a new stitchers club inspired by the Word of God and beautiful old hymns! What a sweet way to be inspired with a simple stitch in hand.

Each month will feature three new designs. Below are the first three that we will receive in the ongoing Faith in Hands club series. Click on the pics to join.

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Sunday Scripture

Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles

Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles 

If you cross stitch, you've probably heard about the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles. If you haven't tried them yet, you are in for a treat. I started using the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles about a year ago and it has really made stitching so much nicer. It's a little tricky if you are doing a full coverage with lots of "confetti" but for all other stitching...Easy Peasy! For more information on the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles, click on the photo above. 

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Owl Pillow - Free Pattern

Owl Pillow

Here's an adorable Owl Pillow to add to your fall and winter decor. Also adorable for a kids room or a sweet baby gift. So many different ways to use this free pattern from Repeat Crafter Me!

For the pattern and instructions, simply click on the photo above.

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Coming Soon!

Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine 

The Christmas Winter Mega issue is in production and will be shipping to shops soon. This issue features 30 projects with patterns and instructions. Jam packed full of creativity! 

For a sneak peek at just 2 of the projects featured, check out the pictures below. For more information on how to get your copy, click on the photo above. Hurry...these sell out quick!

Up On  the Housetop

Punch Needle by Colleen King Colaizzi

Holy Night

Cross Stitch by Barbara Ana

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Easy Apple Crisp

Apples are at their height of flavor here in Northeast PA. Beautiful color and flavor line the market shelves making it an apple lovers dream! Always a favorite dessert is an Easy Apple Crisp recipe served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream wraps around you in warmth and comfort! Sam of Sugar Spun Run has a great recipe perfect for the cooler days of fall using her favorite apples and a generous amount of crisp topping! Click on the photo above for the recipe and a video to help you make the perfect and Easy Apple Crisp.

Buttonwood Farm

Brunch at Buttonwood Farm 

This was such a fun stitch and looks great framed, finished and hanging in my kitchen. The question now is...do I start on the second in the series "Eeny Meeny Miny Moo"? Um...yes, yes I should! Look at how cute she is just munching away with her bunny friends!

Eeny Meeny Miny Moo

For more information, click on each of the pictures above. (Stay tuned for the third in the series!)

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May Your Sunday Be Blessed

Weekend Stitching - There is Beauty in Simplicity

I've been working on this on and off for a few months and would really like to have a finish this weekend. It is intended as a gift for someone BUT I would love to actually keep this one for myself. I won't though but it's going to be tough to part with this one.

The pattern title is There is Beauty in Simplicity which is part of a series entitled The Songbird's Garden by Cottage Garden Samplings. Every one in the series is just gorgeous and it was hard to decide which one to choose for this special person in my life. I finally decided that this one would bring brightness and cheerfulness into her life with the message of Simplicity because that is what each of needs at this stage of our lives.

If you would like more info on this design, just click on the photo above.

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Chalk Full: Merry

Chalk Full: Merry

WOW...the newest design in the Chalk Full series by Hands on Design is AMAZING!!! Very vintage looking. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! For more information on how to purchase Chalk Full: Merry, click on the photo above.

For design inspiration as shown above, please visit Priscilla at Priscillas2000.blogspot.com. 

A Wooded Path in Autumn

A Wooded Path in Autumn 

Such a beautiful pattern! For more information, click on the photo above.

You Had Me At...

Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

The only words I have for this dessert are "click on the photo". Oh, and YUMMY!

(Recipe posted by Beyond Frosting.)

Happy Easter!

Coconut Bunny Cake

How adorable is this cake? I think I'll cheat and use a box cake...no judgment right 🤣. Click the photo above for the recipe and tutorial.

Coatimundi

These little guys are a hoot! Beggars and thieves but such fun to watch. They are members of the Raccoon family and are just as energetic and inquisitive.

Feeling Beachy

I love, love, love this pattern by Hands on Design. I can almost smell the salt air. feel the warm sand between my toes and hear the waves crashing against the shoreline. Now to grab needle and thread and start getting to work on my dream 😁

If you are feeling beachy too, click on the above picture for more information.

Time Flies!

This was my view 4 years ago when we were on the Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. Ready for a repeat? You betcha!

And...the view from my patio!

Then and Now!

I started stitching counted cross stitch nearly 40 years ago....WOW...did I just say that?  Phew...give me a minute to wrap my head around that!

Ok, I'm back 🙂

When I first started stitching, I only knew of white Aida cloth. (Probably only 14 count.) Stitched up a storm for a few years on that. Then I found out about linen and that changed my world. Not a lot of back stitching but more half and quarter stitches. The details were sharper and more detailed. Then came blended needles...wait...I'll chat about that another day.

I've worked on various count sizes of linen from 28 count up to 40 count. Only a handful of solid colors were available but it didn't matter...patterns and booklets were plentiful with no limit to designs.

After a number of years with raising kids, working outside the home and busyness in general, counted cross stitch hit a back burner. New crafts came into popularity which I had to try like macrame and quilting. But unlike any craft I've dabbled in, I always had a love for counted cross stitch.

Fast forward to a few years ago when I picked up my needle again and I am blown away by how things have changed. The linens are absolutely gorgeous. The hand dying creating marbling and mottling makes these fabrics nearly one of a kind. The options are endless!

Now that my eyes are 40 years older (ugh), I have trouble stitching on the higher count linens...so back to Aida! BUT...not just white or solid colors are the only options!  I have found the perfect supplier...WooHoo!

Just added to my shop some 18 count traditional dyed pieces that I am in love with!  If you're like me, I know you are going to love them too! Below is just the start of what has been added. More to come!

Bluebird

Gingersnap 

Rodeo

Almond Butter 

Beach Glass

Irish Cream

🎶🎵🎶 Monday, Monday 🎵🎶🎵

Today, I'm going to whistle while I work! Maybe hum a tune or two. Or, sing along to Carole King's "Tapestry" album (my favorite music to clean to). That's what I'll be doing today. Oh, and laundry, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and cooking. Taxes are completed and submitted....so, no worries there!

What do you normally do on a Monday?

Hosanna!

Brunch at Buttonwood Farm

I literally smile everytime I see this pattern and knew I had to stitch this one out for myself. I am really enjoying this fun, quick and easy project. Check out my progress below. 

Day 1 stitching 

Day 2 stitching 

Today was a perfect spring day and I was able to spend time stitching in the sunshine on the deck.

For more information on the pattern, click on any of the above pictures. 

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