Happy Memorial Weekend to you all! We are having more rain...cold, gloomy and drizzly. I had hopes of doing yard/gardening work, but the weather is keeping me inside... so I am doing work-work!!
Though the calendar still says spring, this weekend is the official kick off to the summer season. With that thought in mind, I am happy to share with you some fun summer-time patterns for your stitching pleasure!
HOME SWEET HOME
This is a fun little kit that includes the tin, weavers cloth, Valdani 3 strand flosses, chenille trim and pattern all put together in cute packaging. This piece is just 4 3/4" tall! This kit is sold exclusively through Country Stitches.
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QUEEN OF THE SEA
I haven't done a whole lot of designs that have a nautical theme, so this was a really fun stitch! I went for a fun finish with the use of mother of pearl fish buttons, waves of rick rack and cording tied in a nautical knot. The wonderful movement and flow to the larger areas of this piece is achieved with the use of the Valdani 3 strand floss. Pattern includes weavers cloth, tracing template and complete finishing instructions. Buttons & rick rack are available for purchase on our website.
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NESTLINGS
A mother bird stands so patiently and proud, just waiting for her little nestlings to arrived. I chose faded shades of rusty reds, oranges, and corals of Valdani 3 strand floss to work this piece. The piece is simply backed with wool and makes a nice table accent piece. Pattern includes weavers cloth, tracing template and finishing instructions.
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GRAND OLDE FLAG
A quick-to-stitch, honoring the needlework of Betsy Ross. The piece is worked on 40 count Legacy linen over two threads with hand dyed flosses. The piece is constructed into a floss card for a fun and functional finish! Mother of pearl rings keep your floss neat & tidy and the backside features a little pocket to keep your scissors and needle packs at your fingertips.
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BLUEBIRD OUT MY WINDOW
The time of year was my inspiration for this piece...the time of year when the birds are back to their nesting grounds and sing for food. This design is worked on 36 count Wren linen over 2 threads with hand dyed flosses. Tobacco brown vintage silk ribbon gets gathered and added to the pin keep for a pretty little finish.
With thy Needle & Thread,
Brenda
