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SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #1

The current project I am working on is to replace the seat covering on my kitchen desk chair. It desperately needs a refresher. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I am still not happy with the pink. It has no definition. It almost looks like it is glowing.Continue reading “SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #1”

SAL-Project Summer House-#5

I am doing a happy dance because other than the one yellow color I am missing for the sunflowers, I have finished Summer House 🏠 💛. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I have already started another project, and the way I am moving through this one, IContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#5”

SAL-Project Summer House-#4

Gah! I forgot to post again! I was so glued to the TV yesterday that I totally forgot to post an update. Better late than never, I guess. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I should be done by now, but my garden and graduation cakes have beenContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#4”

SAL-Project Summer House-#3

Project Summer House is flying by just like Summer always does! Here is where I left off: And here I am now: I hope to finish this one in the next update. The backstitching is what will make it really pop! Now off to see what the other ladies in the group are stitching! LinksContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#3”

SAL-Project Summer House-#2

It’s been three weeks since introducing my latest project, and I am already more than halfway through! Here is where I left off with Summer House. And here I am now: I hope to finish this one in the next update. The backstitching is what will make it really pop! Now off to see whatContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#2”

SAL-Project Summer House

I am so excited to start a new project! This chart is from Brooke’s Publishing and is called Summer House. I have already completed her Spring and Autumn houses and now for Summer House. Aren’t they sweet? I had a heck of a time finding DMC 225, but after a 2 hour drive to HorseheadsContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House”

Project – Joyce’s Rose

I have been a stitcher for over 35 years and have completed so many projects. Some I have given as gifts and some I have kept for myself. The project I am currently working on is very special to me. Both my mother-in-law and father-in-law have dementia. It’s been very hard because there is noContinue reading “Project – Joyce’s Rose”

SAL Fraktur Hex #14

Even though I had the busiest week of my life last week I still made time to stitch. Here is where I left off last update on Fraktur Hex: And here is where I am today: You can start to see some of the middle design! I hope to get the last corner done byContinue reading “SAL Fraktur Hex #14”

SAL – Project Fraktur Hex #1

This is my first post on my newest project, Modern Folk Embroidery’s Fraktur Hex. The original design photo showed the entire project stitched in blue. I knew I would get bored only stitching the same color so I have switched up the color scheme. Just the single outside border was 1072 stitches! It’s a veryContinue reading “SAL – Project Fraktur Hex #1”

SAL-Crown of Thorns #11 -Finish

I am doing my happy dance! Thirty-three weeks working on this project and I am finished. Here is where I left off last time: And here is the finished piece: I had my husband hold the fabric up in a different light and look at the difference it made below: The better light completely transformedContinue reading “SAL-Crown of Thorns #11 -Finish”