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I like your website & I got lots of ideas from your model section.
Lisa DeR
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THIS SECTION IS DEVOTED TO OUR RECENT STITCHED SHOP MODELS
We add approximately 4 to 6 new models every other month to our ever growing collection. These are the current New Shop Models that we have added in our shop. We do not always stitch designs which are new, just whatever strikes our fancy. Because a pattern is old doesn't make it any less attractive. If the pattern is still available, after stitching, we then feature it as a New Shop Model on our walls.
If you like the way our shop models look, we now have added a feature that you can purchase the pattern or kit packaged by the manufacturer. You are ONLY purchasing the materials to make the design, not our finished model. These models are in this section for approx. 6 months than move to our Shop Model Tab listed under Book & Charts so you can still continued to view until the patterns or kits are not longer available.
Hope you like our selections!
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Updated March 26, 2024
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| SHOP MODEL-HOLLY + WHITE |
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Sometimes when I stitch bigger projects, or a project that takes time, I then pick something to stitch that will go fast. This design from Bent Creek was a fast stitch - done in two colors, and I found the pre-frame at a local chain store.
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| SHOP MODEL-REST AND BE THANKFUL |
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Last year when I was picking what to stitch for Autumn I found this design. However, I also picked a Haunted House that took a while to complete - so this design was put on the back burner, and it found its way to the top of the pile this year. Nothing too hard, and a lovely design for Autumn. A few hand-dyed flosses were used, but the designer does give substitutes, and I used the recommended 30 Ct. Linen. I just loved the simplicity of stone building, and all the birds flying about in the sky.
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| SHOP MODEL-AUTUMN SPICE + WHITE |
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I just love the + white series from Bent Creek. I found this turkey and just had to stitch for Thanksgiving. Only uses two colors and I did custom frame in a 4" x 4" orange frame.
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| SHOP MODEL-HARVEST LIGHT |
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When I stitched Seaside Light by Imaginating, everyone loved the look. Then I remembered that they had an Autumn design also with a lantern. Upon a little searching - I located pattern and just loved the finished design. I stitch this on 28 Ct. Ivory Jobelan using DMC floss I would love Imaginating to do more with a lantern - possibly for the other seasons. Nothing hard - recommended fabric was 14 Ct. Aida, but I liked the Jobelan. It was framed in a customer browm frame. This is the last posting of my Autumn stitchin pics.
Next up will be more new Christmas models - most likely posting sometime in late January when I have them all back from my framer. I like to stitch designs that relate to the time of year we are in. This year I picked easier Christmas offerings - so I did post some, but there are more to come.
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| SHOP MODEL-SLEEPY HOLLOW |
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Halloween always reminds me of the story - the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Since The Cricket Collection designed this design that comprised of three panels - I decided to stitch only two panels as you can see. I did not feel the house was that important. I did stitch on 32 Ct. Blue Moon Java using the recommended floss. I just love the results
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| SHOP MODEL-PUMPKIN + WHITE |
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Jack-o-lanterns are a staple for Halloween, and when I saw this fast to stitch two color design, it fit the bill. Nothing special - used the recommended hand-dyed floss and fit into a 5" x 5" orange frame
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| SHOP MODEL-BEWITCHING PIXIE - ELECTRA |
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For the last four year I stitched a haunted house for Halloween. When this design arrived in the shop, I decided to do a witch instead. She seems to glow with the orange beads and the moon had Kreinik glow in the dark floss. Maybe next year I'll stitch another witch. Nothing was hard, coded for DMC floss and beads - stitched on the recommended linen, however the fabric color is also available in aida. It was fun stepping out of the box this year
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| SHOP MODEL-HALLOWEEN TOWN |
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When I first received the Madam Chantilly pattern in, they were so popular that our stock kept flying out the door. When I saw this design, it called to me. I just loved the idea of the witches flying over the town - so I had to do as a model. I did change the European hand-dyed flosses to sampler floss, and used DMC for the rest. The fabric is 32 Ct. Dark Cobblestone which was recommented. I will post the sampler floss colors for those who want to use them instead of the DMC substitutes. I did custom frame in a grey/black frame
I used Soot for DMC413, pebble for DMC415, dried thyme for DMC3011, and wood smoke for DMC3790
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| SHOP MODEL-SEASIDE LIGHT |
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This is the last nautical design, from Imaginating, that I stitched this year. The lantern and shells look so real. I stitched this design on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan using DMC floss - nothing special. The frame was a custom white weathered wood.
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE FRAMES THAT WE USED ON OUR MODELS, WE DO OFFER THEM AS A FRAME KIT COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING BOARD, PUSH PINS, SAW TOOTH, AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS. JUST CALL OR E-MAIL US FOR PRICES GIVING THE SIZE FABRIC YOU USED AND THE FINISHED DESIGN SIZE - WE WILL DO THE REST
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| SHOP MODEL-NANTUCKET BEACH |
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This design from Dames of the Needle has been on list of stitching projects since last year. When I was looking for beachy items this year to stitch, it came to mind. I just loved the old fashion look of the design, and especially the bathers, even through they were stitched over one thread which I usually shy away from. I decided to use a blue fabric (Zepher Lugana from Picture This Plus) rather than the tan color recommended by the designer to give it more of nice sunny beach day. I added mats because it was not very large, and I wanted to bring out the colors in the design
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| SHOP MODEL-AUGUST |
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Another nice monthly design from Cross-eyed Cricket and I used everything that the designer recommended. It has been a real hit with our shop customers. The Star Sapphire Linen just gives the background enough color, yet doesn't take away from all the nautical motifs that accent the letters. It was fun - and very easy - can also be stitched on aida and it will look just as nice. I did accent with JAB Co buttons and the frame is again custom using a rustic off-white
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| SHOP MODEL-JULY |
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Summertime reminds me of Patriotic - red, white, and blue, and Nautical/Beach designs. So usually in May - I get in the mood and pick a few designs to add to our patriotic model selection. I picked this design because of the motifs and buttons, however I was not keen on the fabric color that the designer chose - so I picked a light blue for the background, then changed the lettering to a Sampler Thread - Blue Jay, and changed the sparkers to match the theme using Kreinik #4 - 044 for the blue, and 207 for the red - I alternated them. Finally I framed in a primitive Navy Blue frame. This is one of those designs that you can step out of the box and personalize for your own
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| SHOP MODEL-UNCLE SAM CROW |
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This design is from Homespun Elegance and the designer completed as a pin cushion - well as you can see I framed. I just love their cart series, and this was small enough to complete fast, yet look great. I framed in a premade 4x4 red frame
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| SHOP MODEL-I LOVE MY COUNTRY |
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As you might be aware by looking at our shop models, I love the Zipper kits. Everything is included except a needle, and they are a great grab and go project. I was looking for some small designs with a Patriotic theme, and found this kit - I framed in a premade 5x5 dark blue frame. Nothing too hard - the fabric is 18 Ct. Linen over two using pearl cotton
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| SHOP MODEL-LAND OF LIBERTY |
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Again I have a few favorite designers and Country Cottage Needlework is one of those - this design is not new, but I had it in my stash and wanted to stitch to add to our Patriotic model collection. I used what the designer recommended and rather than frame in a white frame as the designer did, I chose a custom red
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| SHOP MODEL-FREEDOM HOUSE |
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Little House Needlework designed this pattern, and I fell in love with the premade frame 6x6 Star Mill Hill frame - so I stitched this design on 32 Ct. Linen, eliminated the border - hense it fit. Isn't it cute - again nothing hard, loved the colors
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| SHOP MODEL-JUNE |
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Since I started stitching this series of designs from The Cricket Collection - having started with May, I could not resist doing June with the flowers and cake. But again, I did not like the fabric the designer used - so I chose 28 Ct. Watercress Jobelan, and used all the recommended flosses and buttons. I custom framed in a whitewash frame so the frame would not take from the design by being too white
I'm not sure if I will stitch all the designs in this series, but I do know by looking at a few, I will be changing some of the background and lettering colors just to make stand out a little more - just likeI did with July
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| SHOP MODEL-GARDEN SHEEP KIT |
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I just love the little sheep by Shepherd's Bush and found this cute design when I was sorting kits. Just had to stitch, and since I had the Jill Rensel mat - I know it had my name on it. I custom framed to look like the model on the package. Again nothing too hard and the kit includes everything except the frame and mat
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| SHOP MODEL-SUMMERFRUIT KIT |
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If you read my monthly newsletters, I mentioned that I had a customer who passed by the name of Ellen Baglivi. Well her husband called, and said that he felt Ellen would like me to have a few of her finished pieces. When he gave them to me, I had no idea what to expect. This is kit from Lanate and designed by Marjolein Bastin. Ellen loved detailed designs - kits or patterns, it made no difference. I framed in a custom two tone brown frame. Ellen's name will live on in our shop and in our hearts, and I cannot thank her husband enough for this and other lovely finished pieces he gave me. I will be posting others in the coming months.
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| SHOP MODEL-DOG'S DAY OUT |
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This is another finished piece by Ellen Baglivi, our customer who passed, and was given to me by her husband. It has been a big hit - take notice to all the different breeds of dogs and birds - very detailed - she stitched it on the recommended Crossed Wing hand-dyed fabric using DMC floss. I custom framed in a wide black frame to bring out all the colors in this design. This is a treasure that will keep Ellen's memory alive in our shop
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| SHOP MODEL-MAY |
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When I came across this design, I just loved the colors and thought I needed to add this model to our shop. I used DMC floss and a few Thread Gatherer flosses, but stitched on 28 Ct. Jobelan White rather than what the designer recommende - the frame is a custom olive green that matched the lettering. I loved the finished results
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| SHOP MODEL-SWEETEST HOME |
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Again I was looking for some designs for summer and just loved these beehives and flowers - I did stitch as charted on the 28 Ct. Patina Linen and custom framed in a white frame
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| SHOP MODEL-SPRING HILL |
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This design from By The Bay Needleart is not new, but was something that was in my stash for awhile - loved the colors and decided to take the time to stitch. I did used the recommended fabric and flosses, and framed in a custom cherry frame
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| SHOP MODEL-A TISKET, A TASKET |
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Shepherd's Bush is a favorite of mine, and I had this kit for some time as well as the Jill Rensel mat, so I decided now was the time to stitch it up - I custom framed in a cherry frame to bring out the pink flowers
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| SHOP MODEL-FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS |
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I fell in love with the flower pot and birds nest, so I decided to stitch this design to add to our flower collection - when I read the verse, I also feel that it would make a nice design for a graduate as well - this design was stitched on 28 Ct. Ivory Jobelan using DMC floss - I custom framed with double mats
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| SHOP MODEL-SHAMROCK BUNNY |
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Sometimes when we get in patterns for pin cushions, I decide to frame them instead. Homespun Elegance had a series of Delivering designs featuring animals pulling carts, and now they have another series of animals with carts, but made into pin cushions - so I thought, why not frame and that is exactly what I did. I followed the directions, only using the carrot charm that is included with the pattern and framed in a pre-made little green frame - isn't it cute - a nice design for St. Patrick's and Easter combined
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNAL: JULY |
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This Joyful Journal design from Heart in Hand was stitched on Ice Blue Cashel Linen - I had decided that I was going to stitch each design in this series on a colored fabric rather then the recommended fabric - hope you like my choices. The frame is a premade 5" x 5" premade
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNAL: JUNE |
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This another in the Joyful Journal series from Heart in Hand - I stitched on African Daisy Jobelan as I wanted a Summer look and I think this worked - I custom framed in a brown frame to bring out the beehive
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNAL: MAY |
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When I saw the bicycle and flowers for May in the Joyful Journal series by Heart in Hand - I immediately throught of using Mint Green Linen and I framed in a pre-made 5" x 5" green frame
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNAL: APRIL |
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For April I would have thought of bunnies and baskets, but Heart in Hand gave us a cute little bird and birdhouses - I stitched this design on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen as I wanted it to look more Spring like. I framed in a 5" x 5" blue frame
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| SHOP MODEL-DELIVERING YUMMY TREATS |
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I just love the Delivering series from Homespun Elegance and I found this design would fit our Easter and even Summer display. This design was stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool rather than the designer's pick using the recommended flosses and custom framed in a brown frame .
Watch for more of these designs as I am now going to stitch some of the scissor fobs designs by Homespun Elegance that feature a cart and frame rather than make into a fob.
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| SHOP MODEL-EASTER PARADE |
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I just love the designs from Country Stitches especially some relating to Easter as they can also be uleft out all Summer - I bell in love with this design and it matched one I did last year called Peter and Peep. Since I am not a fan of 40 Ct. Linen, I stitched this design on 32 Ct. Buttercream Linen from Lakeside Linens using the recommended floss - but I changed one color in the tulip to Merlot by Weeks as I was not going to coffee dye hand-dyed floss as the designer requested. I think it turned out well and has been a hit in our shop. It was custom framed in a rustic looking grey/brown frame that matched the bunny
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| SHOP MODEL-EGG OF EGGS ZIPPER |
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After the cold winter, and the impending arrival of Easter, I looked for somthing to stitch that was fun and easy. I chose this design from Bent Creek because I love their Zipper series - includes everything and was stitched on 18 Ct. Linen. This design has been a big hit in our shop - very easy to stitch
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| SHOP MODEL-WINTER COVE |
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After I finished my Valentine Stitching, and we were still experiencing the freezing cold weather, I looked for more designs with a winter theme to stitch. I always loved this design from By The Bay Needlearts. I stitched it on 28 Ct. Pewter Jobelan to give it a cold winter feel using the recommended floss, and framed in a custom black frame
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| SHOP MODEL-FROSTY FOREST |
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If you look at our shop model section frequently, you would have noticed the Santa's Village design that I stitched on the 32 Ct. Raw/White Dot fabric. Since I am not fond of stitching little things, (they get done too soon and I feel like a machine pumping then out) I decided to combine some of the designs in the Frosty Forest series by Country Cottage for a nice Winter Row scene. I wanted a house facing me in the center, than I put a house facing the center on each side that had a snowman, and finally I picked the two deer designs for each end. I sitched this design on 32 Ct. Pearl Grey Linen using the recommended floss. I added a row between the last two pieces on each side so there would not be such a steep drop between the pieces to make them line up a little better. I loved the end result - didn't it turn out nice. I custom framed in a brown frame
The pieces I used were CCNFF01 Raccoon Cabin, 02 Snowy Deer, 03 Snowman's Cottage, 07 Snowgirl's Cottage, and 08 Snowy Reindeer.
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| SHOP MODEL-CLOVER OF CLOVER ZIPPER |
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With St. Patty's fast approaching I decided to stitch this kit from Bent Creek as my car project. Needless to say, with all the cold weather, I have not been taking trips - so I completed this at home. Nothing hard, fun, and I custom framed in a green frame
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNEY: MARCH |
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Such a fun series of designs from Heart in Hand that I decided I was going to use different colors of fabric to reflect the holiday - I chose 28 Ct. Mint Jobelan for this design for March and framed in a pre-made green frame
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNEY: FEBRUARY |
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Another in the Joyful Journey series from Heart in Hand - I chose 28 Ct. Raspberry Jobelan to give this design more of an appearance for Valentine's then framed in a pre-made red frame
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| SHOP MODEL-RED + WHITE |
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When I started off the year, I decided that we needed more small shop models. Of course with Valentine's appoaching I decided that this design from Bent Creek fit the bill - however, I did not like the purple toned floss that was listed, so I used Merlot from Weeks Dye Works to give it a more Valentine's appearance - I framed in a premade red with gold trim frame
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| SHOP MODEL-BLUE + WHITE |
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Bent Creek introducted this series of designs a few years ago, and they are really fun and fast to stitch - this little offering uses two colors of floss, and I choose a pre-made 4x4 light blue frame
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| SHOP MODEL-JOYFUL JOURNEY: JANUARY |
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When Heart in Hand released this series of patterns, I decided that we need more little shop models, and these designs worked just fine. I also decided that I was going to use a different color fabric for each - so I used Pewter Grey Lugana for this month's offering and framed in a 5x5 premade frame
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| SHOP MODEL-SEASON OF LOVE ORNAMENT #11 |
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At Christmas when I was shopping for gifts, I noticed that Target had a wonder array of pre-made frames, but only available in select sizes. This frame is one that I picked-up and fit this design to a tee - I changed the fabric to 28 Ct. Tropic Pink Linen and love the look in this frame as well as the matching snowmen. Again, this was a fast to stitch design and gave me a model for Winter as well as Valentine's due to the theme
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| SHOP MODEL-SANTA'S VILLAGE |
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I had decided when Country Cottage Needlework first released these designs in their Santa's Village series that I would combine 4 for a row as I love doing rows. So when I was picking what I thought looked good togther, I noticed on the Country Cottage Facebook page that someone used the Natural with White Dot Belfast for some of these designs. My finished model features the Christmas Tree Farm, and Reindeer Stables in in the center, and then Poinsettia Place on one side, and the Candy Cane Cottage for the other side. I think these patterns have a more Winter look, yet still good for Christmas decorating. I chose not to add the buttons, and just love the finished design on the dotted linen as reminds me of falling snow. I used a Christmas Red custom frame which really makes the holiday colors pop.
See what you can do by thinking out of the box - I'm working on another set, this time 5 designs, making up a row that I will be posting sometime in the future
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| SHOP MODEL-CAROLS ON THE SQUARE |
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Praiseworthy Stitches has some wonderful scene designs and when pattern was released last January, I knew I was going to stitch it this past Christmas season. I did not change a thing other than beading the wreaths on the houses with the tiny recommended green beads, and I added a brighter green ini bead for the garlands - I customized in a Cherry frame with a gold lip
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| SHOP MODEL-NORTH POLE GLOBE ZIPPER KIT |
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As I stated before, I love the Bent Creek Zippers. They fun to stitch on the 18 Ct. Linen, great for take-a-longs as the floss is pre-separated, and the only thing you need to add is a needle. I had decided to stitch this snowglobe because of the little elves. Aren't they so cute - I framed in a deep red frame to bring out the colors
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| SHOP MODEL-CHRISTMAS TREE OF ORNAMENTS ZIPPER KIT |
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Last year when Bent Creek came out with new Zipper series, everyone loved the topics. I think I stitched most of them. I fell in love with this tree shape and it was my take-a-long project through the holidays. I framed in a green frame to bring out the colors - Isn't it cute!
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| SHOP MODEL-CINNAMON STARS |
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To finish my Autumn stitching this year I chose a design from Plum Street Samplings that featured a lovely house with a patch of pumpkins, a scarecrow, and sunflowers. I figured for those of you who do not like Halloween stitching, this is a nice project that you could keep up through the fall and even all year through. Notice that I added my initial instead of the designers. The recommended hand-dyed floss was used. However I stitched this design on Sandstone linen rather than what was recommended to give this piece a more autumn appearance. A wooden frame that matched the colors in the design was used
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| SHOP MODEL-UBER TURKEY |
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This cute design from Bent Creek was right on the mark for a Thanksgiving model. I had it aside and decided now was the time. I used the recommended floss, stitched on 18 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel Linen, and custom framed. He now sits proudly in our Thanksgiving section, and might even make it into our front window when we decorate for Thanksgiving.
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| SHOP MODEL-CATS ON PARADE |
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I was looking for something to stitch for Halloween that would not take long, and still looked nice. When this design newly arrived from Blackbird Designs - it fit the bill. I did stitch on the 30 Ct. Carved Pumpkin Linen from R & R Reproductions using the Espresso Bean Sampler Thread.
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| SHOP MODEL-ALL STACKED UP FLAMINGOS |
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When I finished Hang Ten, I decided I still needed another new pattern for Summer and this design is what I choose. Fun, not hard, and very colorful. I used the recommended flosses on 18 Ct. Lambswool linen, and the button was included.
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