A Few Finishes

I would like to extend a thank you to all of you read my blog and have express your sympathy and support over that past few months. I am feeling better and slowly getting back into a creative place, which is my favorite place to be.

Today I would like to share a few photographs that were sent to me by Lili. She has done a wonderful job stitching up a few of my patterns.

 Winter Flowers

I love the rustic look that Lili achieved with her choice of fabric and threads.

 Here is Friends, and below...

 A freebie, Winter.

I have one new pattern in the works and few other ideas that I hope to get to work on soon and will share with everyone in another post.

A Free Chart for Fall

Here is a free chart for Fall that I hope everyone will enjoy stitching up. It is also available as a PDF, if you'd like. Just email me for a copy.

It has been close to a year that I haven't been posting regularly or designing charts. I have had two great losses. First my husband passed away unexpectedly last November, of a massive heart attack. Then two weeks ago my father, also died suddenly. Grief is a difficult thing to go through and yet it is part of life that we all must experience and come to terms with. I do hope to return to designing in the coming months, as well as pursuing other artistic interests.

Thank you all for your patience and support.

Happy Birthday Mary!!

Winter 2010

Here is the last chart in my series of free charts of the seasons; Winter 2010. I was going to wait until it was really winter, but a few people were asking when it would be available since they wanted to complete all four charts before the end of the year. I hope you like it and as always I would love to see any photos of finished pieces and post them here.

A New Pattern for Winter

Here is a new design just for winter; Winter Houses. It is one of many beautiful ornaments included in the December issue of The Gift of Stitching. This is a great on-line magazine edited by Kirsten Edwards. Each issue is filled with new designs and articles about various types of cross stitching.

Fall 2010

I recently received this photo of Fall 2010, my latest free pattern, from Nancy. She found the frame at a yard sale and it fits the design and colors perfectly. I like it when things work out that way.

A Tiny Seed

It's been awhile since I've released a new chart and now I am happy to show you "A Tiny Seed".

I am, Oh my God,

But a tiny seed

Which Thou hast

Sown in the soil

Of Thy Love.

The quote is from the Baha'i writings, and when I first heard it I knew I wanted to make a pattern that expressed the joy and hope that matches the words. I hope you will like stitching as much as I did.

New Free Chart for Fall

It's been awhile since I last posted! Time goes so fast and I've been busy at work and enjoying the last of the Summer weather. To celebrate the beginning of a new season I've made up a free chart of flowers with a little friend passing by. I hope you enjoying stitching this one up and as always I would love to see your work!

Red and Blue Houses Finishes

Here are two beautiful finishes of my "Red and Blue Houses" design. The first is by Marie (who I posted about a few weeks ago, but didn't post any photographs). 

The second is by Natalia.

Each is expertly sewn and I love the way they are finished. I am much better at designing, as my background is in drawing and painting, so my stitching sometimes can be uneven. Natalia's easel finish is unique as I haven't seen anything finished like this before. And Maria's pin keep is great.Who doesn't like a pin keep?! This is the best part about designing for me. To see the work of others who love to stitch. Thank you both for sharing your work with me.