I finished this angel for my sister, Anita, several years ago (before joining ANG). I meant to post this on her birthday (March 29) but since she was born on Easter, this is still timely!
She had started it & then didn’t have the time (or inclination?) to complete this counted cross stitch piece. How could I say no when she asked if I would do it for her? It was quite challenging to follow the chart as I recall. There were a lot of shades of blue, white/gray, & gold. And, there are a few deviations – not that anyone would be able to tell.
Just in time for Calder’s 3rd birthday, I have finished his baby piece. And, I am early for Carson’s first birthday! I’m very happy with how they turned out & hopefully mom & dad will too. Although kids do like seeing their names on stuff, I don’t expect the boys to get too excited. Happy Birthday boys!!
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Lori, our current President from Main Line Stitchers, taught a jewelry beading class to a few of us today. Great class. Lots of fun. It was wonderful to start & finish a project in ONE sitting – that never happens with needlepoint!
We pre-selected either dark indigo, siam red (deep burgundy), or emerald green Swarovski crystals with either silver or gold accents.
This was the base we built first.
Then, we added a criss-cross embellishment that added the glitz & glamor!
Added a clasp & it was done.
Looked good in green with either silver or gold.
A few of the girls showing off our glitz!
Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa’s done & ready to go on a trip – not to the North Pole – just to the finisher! That was a fun project & not difficult. More than enough materials were provided. And, the directions were clear.
Thanks to Kelly for telling me to stitch a few rows around the piece before taking to the finisher. I see now Kelly said 2 rows but I did 4-5 – sure hope that isn’t too many. I love the fur on the hat!
Filed under: ANG Main Line Stitchers Chapter
The Archivist from the Westtown School, is going to speak to our ANG Main Line Chapter about the Westtown samplers on April 11. She’ll bring her own computer and projector for the presentation & use the wall to project as we did at our other presentations this year.
I made a Google Map for Philadelphia Area Local Needlepoint Shops. The stores are located within an hours drive (or so) of Philadelphia (this does include New Jersey stores). I can add more anytime. If you know of more in the area, leave me a comment & I’ll add them. I feel so techy right now!!
http://tinyurl.com/4bdsfba (If you don’t disable cookies, it’ll take 2 clicks to get there instead of going directly to the map. It feels good to learn new stuff!)
So, how’s it all done?
- Create a new map, give it a title & description.
- Search the needlepoint store in the google maps search field.
- Click on the correct store & in the balloon that pops up, click on “Save to . . . ” & place it in your map.
Now, to send that link to someone it’ll be really long:
So, I took that URL & went over to http://tinyurl.com/ & converted it to something much shorter:
http://tinyurl.com/4bdsfba
I have no financial interest in any of the stores on My Map, Google Maps, or TinyUrl.com. I must say, this was all quite user-friendly!! Give it a try for your own LNSs!!
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Not that I need any more threads but . . . I saw Cottage Garden Threads mentioned in Mary Corbet’s newsletter & had to go look on their website. There are some beautiful overdyed threads. Makes me want to start a new project just to have an excuse to try them!
http://cottagegardenthreads.typepad.com/cottage-garden-threads/
Mary’s newsletters are so informative across a variety of topics. And, free. She has a very informative website as well.
I have no financial interest in either of these – I just wanted to share the info.
Santa is looking good – go ahead & pull on the beard or mustache! 
Just the hat band left to go (excluding the four rows needed all around the piece for finishers to work with).
Santa gets his full face & a red-hot hat this weekend! Even though I had spring fever from going to the Philadelphia Flower Show, I got a lot done – mostly Sunday because my feet needed the rest after walking the convention center. It sure felt like spring even with the chill in the air on Saturday. Wonderful weekend!
The Tied Oblong Cross Stitch on the Diagonal for his hat was tough to get the hang of & compensate. So, I did have to concentrate but it looks great. The hat has a very rich & full look with the Petite Very Velvet for the crosses, Kreinik Ribbon for the ties, & Sundance Beads.
Excellent insights on Woodlawn’s exhibit the year from:
Part 1 at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2011/03/woodlawn-2011-overall-impressions.html
Part 2 at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-trip-to-woodlawn-part-two.html
Part 3 at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-trip-to-woodlawn-2011-part-three.html
And, inside Woodlawn from maggieb, http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/2011/03/my-connection-to-the-woodlawn-needlework-exhibition.html
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