Hot Off The Q-Snaps

I finished this latest piece up just moments ago. It took exactly a week to finish the stitching. It probably would have taken only a few days to complete, but I was not in a hurry and just stitched when I felt like it. The stitching however, has been completed just moments ago and I am pleased with the outcome. 

Design: Sampler 69b

Designer: Ria Lanser of Stofnest Designs 

Fabric Used: 36 count Edinburgh linen by Hand Dyed Fibers in 

Xenops 5315 (equivalent to DMC 762, very pale grey)

Fibers Used: Crescent Colours Belle Soie silk in Old Crow

Stitcher's Notes: Both the chart and the designer are retired. Began Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Finished Wednesday, December 14, 2016. 

Finished Wednesday, December 14, 2016:

Well, I had best be off. I need to figure out what, if anything, will be my next project. I suppose I should really stitch something more in line with the season. But alas, my holiday stitching apathy is continuing unabated. Hopefully, this ceases at the soonest possible moment.

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season and I hope you all are having a great week!

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Respectfully submitted,

C. 

Wanted: Mojo

Because I seem to have lost mine. I was terribly excited to start the much anticipated Noel 2009 by A Mon Ami Pierre. However, when I went to start the project, everything just sort of fell flat. I could not get into the project at all. I am terribly disappointed in this turn of events, as I was so looking forward to the project. These things happen I suppose, but it sure is rotten when it does happen. 

I have taken to cleaning out my stitching area again and getting things organized as well as decorating for the holiday season. In doing so, I came across a freebie design that I have had for quite some time. It reminded me of the Vierlanden samplers. Vierlanden is an marshy area south east of Hamburg, Germany where these distinct samplers were made. The name dates back to 1556 and refers to the four parishes Curslack , Kirchwerder , Neuengamme and Altengamme that are identical to the present districts. Most of them were made in the first half of the 1800's although there are a few from the late 1700's. All contain similar geometric motifs and flowering plants in urns. The motifs were stitched on various household linens. 

I am also quite keen on stitching these samplers. The catch was, I did not feel like stitching a huge project. And most Vierlanden samplers are quite large. However, this design is not that large (approximately 100 by 100 stitches), and it is a monochrome. Traditionally, Vierlanden samplers are stitched with black thread on white fabric, however, there are some Vierlanden samplers that were stitched with whatever materials were available at the time of the stitchers' choosing. I chose this latest start as I had the materials available and it appealed to me. 

Well, at any rate, here is what I have so far: 

Design: Sampler 69b

Designer: Ria Lanser of Stofnest Designs 

Fabric Used: 36 count Edinburgh linen by Hand Dyed Fibers in 

Xenops 5315 (equivalent to DMC 762, very pale grey)

Fibers Used: Crescent Colours Belle Soie silk in Old Crow

Stitcher's Notes: Both the chart and the designer are retired. 

I am really taking my time with this one, as nothing holiday or winter related is really calling to me. I have almost decided that next year will be dedicated to cleaning up more of the Bin O'Shame projects and working on some of my HAEDs and larger projects. I haven't quite decided, however, this is where I am leaning so far. 

Time for me to bolt for the door. I hope everyone is having a great week and a wonderful holiday season!

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Respectfully submitted,

C. 

Post #275 and another fast finish

Can't believe this is my 275th post. Where did all the time go? At some point in time, I will have to figure out how many projects I have begun and how many I have finished since I started this blog. I think I should have a contest for my 300th post, but I'll see what I can do for that later on :).


Here is my latest finish. It was a really quick stitch (2 days!) and I really love the way it turned out. I need to get some fabric to finish it. It's a speldenkussen, or pin cushion in the Dutch language. I don't have a sewing machine, so it's going to be interesting how I'm going to get this finished off into some resemblance of a pin cushion, LOL!


At any rate, here's my completed stitching:



Design: Speldenkussen #3

Designer: Ria Lanser for Stofnest 


Fabric: DMC 14 count rose stripe aida #DC27R-Rose


Fiber: DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss (Article 117) in DMC 310 (Solid Black)

I'm happy to see Ria designing cross stitch again. I LOVE her work and I really want to stitch more of her designs. Her Paris Sampler was my first finish of hers, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I may kit up another one of hers after I've finished a few more WIPs and start another one of hers. Something to think about at any rate! :)


Well, I best be off. It's late here and I should probably be in bed. But I might just be naughty and stay up and stitch some more! :)


Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)


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Respectfully submitted,


C.

First Finish For August

Just a quick post before I have to scoot off to work. Just finished the Paris Sampler, a former freebie by Ria Lanser of Stofnest. Stitchy notes first as always! :)


Design: Paris Sampler



Designer: Ria Lanser of Stofnest



Fabric: 28 count Jobelan evenweave in Café au Lait hand dyed by me



Fibers: DMC 839, 840, and 841 and a hand dyed floss by me; Heavy Cream








Closeup view:






Got to go for now! TFL! :)



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Respectfully submitted,


C.

Paris Sampler update

Haven't gotten this one out in a while. Decided to have another go at it, as my last update was April 6th of this year. It's a gorgeous sampler, and I'm glad I got it while it was still a freebie.


At any rate, here are my stitchy notes and the pic :)




Design: Paris Sampler (former freebie)



Designer: Ria Lanser of Stofnest



Fabric: 28 count Jobelan evenweave in Café au Lait hand dyed by me



Fibers: DMC 839, 840, and 841 and a hand dyed floss by me; Heavy Cream

I have actually thought about doing this one again, but use a seasonal type threads instead of the sepia tones in this one. I will have to revisit that after I am through stitching this one and I've gotten more WIPs and UFOs finished. :)


Hope everyone is having a good week! :)



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Respectfully submitted,


C.