From the 2003 (I think! too lazy to double check) ornament issue by JCS, done on 36 ct linen in my choice of HDF silks. (Note: this photo is really washed out!)
November 24, 2009
September 7, 2009
Hope by Carriage House Samplings
I have changed this to read “Love” (another in the Virtue Series) because it’s a gift for Rowen’s teacher. Her daughter recently died after a long illness, and I thought “Hope” was inappropriate. I’ve finished this as a tiny box (smaller than palm size) to keep special tiny treasures from her daughter in.
Just as a note to myself, the cartonnage works much better with something of a heavier weight. This manilla-style folder wouldn’t hold its shape very well. Could also be because it is so tiny. But there’s nothing to pin to, to get the linen on absolutely straight, and this one has gone off sideways a bit. Also, beware of using ‘disappearing’ pen with glue – it causes the ink to remain visible rather than disappearing. In short, I found the heavier cardboard (which I then covered with paper) easier to work with.
The design uses the called-for Crescent Colours with the exception of the dark brown (the suggested DMC alternative) and I used the house color rather than the door color for the dress trim because it showed up better.
June 25, 2009
Five Birds by Barrick Samplers
I just love this design- it’s an old freebie from Kathy’s Barrick Samplers days. I’ve stitched it before, but this is the first time using the suggested colors. And actually, I didn’t use them – I found close substitutes to the DMC in my HDF silk collection. I just love how it came out. And the backing fabric – purchased some time ago from Karen V. – is just too perfect. Stitched on 35 ct HDF linen and stuffed with wool rovings to create a humble pincushion. A gift for a thoughtful friend. 
January 9, 2009
SOHRH
I’ve started The Shores of Hawk Run Hollow and will be working on it once or twice a week. So far I’ve done about 3 1/2 hours and have done two (!) sails in the middle of the middle block. LOL!!
I’m working on Hello Birdy by The Sampler Girl as a giveaway gift. I’m nearly done.
