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
Jumbo Big Sky gold project bag
This is another colorway of the Big Sky fabric that I used for the green bag. Of course, the feature fabric was not available when I got these a few weeks ago. I really like the “lightness” of the fabrics in this combination. I chose to put The Lord’s Prayer project in this bag.
One alternate trail block
I made one block to test out my block design, and realized that I need to press these a little differently to avoid a few bulky seams. I originally sewed four-patches for the corners and pressed them all the same way. That resulted in four seams that could have been less bulky. So in the… Continue reading One alternate trail block
Maroon project bag
I originally bought these fabrics over a year ago and had in mind a different project bag to make at that time. I got busy with other things, and the fabric has just been sitting there waiting for me to do something with it. I used a decorator weight fabric for the back and front… Continue reading Maroon project bag
Off the trail (mockup)
I haven’t decided yet what to do with those mirrored flying geese units, but this is what I’m thinking of for my “Off the Rhododendron Trail” version. I’ve seen a few others saying they’re going rogue too, so I don’t feel so bad about just not liking the on point design that was the reveal… Continue reading Off the trail (mockup)