Here and there I’ve put a few stitches into Winter Glow. I still don’t like working on perforated paper, but I do like the look of the designs that Mill Hill creates. Also, this will be super easy to frame because of that paper, so there is that. I have quite a few Mill Hill… Continue reading A little fuller moon
Author: Melissa
Pine cones project bag
I just loved both of the pine cones fabrics here. They have a wintry feel on the feature fabric. While the interior fabric may have been better quilted in straight lines than diagonal crosses (since it is more obvious when I haven’t sewn straight because the fabric pattern is on the diagonal), I still really… Continue reading Pine cones project bag
Two redbirds
I have achieved both of my WIPGO goals this month! I thought at first that I would only get the flower in between the two stitched, along with some more of the leaves and stems, but I actually finished stitching the male cardinal. Woot!
Using more Tula fabrics
Continuing in my resolution to actually use my ‘precious’ Tula stash, I decided to make another project bag out of some of my oldest (and long out of print) pieces from the Saltwater and Moonshine collections. These actually go together quite well, and I love the softness of them compared to some of her newer… Continue reading Using more Tula fabrics
Cats and cross stitch
Over the years I’ve stitched many cat cross stitch designs. Big cats, little cats, some more fanciful, and some almost life-like. In November 2020, I became aware that one of my favorite designers from a few years ago, Pamela Kellogg of Kitty and Me Designs, had designed some new fanciful cat (and other) patterns. I… Continue reading Cats and cross stitch