Shiba Inu Silhouette

Woof!  Woof!  I'm running in to tell you all about my latest silhouette design.  

After being on my extensive list for quite awhile, I'm pleased to finally have the Shiba Inu done and ready for purchase.

I stitched my model using  DMC #310 on a piece of "orange cream" evenweave fabric that was in my stash. Since I have my "Giganto" cone of black, you're going to be seeing a lot more of my silhouettes stitched using it.   Don't worry, I'll try not to be too boring and will through in some unexpected color every now and then.

If you're interested in this design, you can purchase it at any of these places.

Until the next time...Happy Stitching!

Bibliophiles Unite!

BIBLIOPHILE  ˈbiblēəˌfīl/

noun

noun: bibliophile; plural noun: bibliophiles

a person who collects or has a great love of books

Are you a lover of books also?  Are you on Goodreads?  I recently discovered it and am so excited about being able to track what I've read, want to read, etc. (you know how Virgos are, LOL!)  

If you're interested in what I'm reading when I'm not stitching (which includes my Agatha Christie podcast/book club with a friend), feel free to follow me here.

Until the next time...Happy Stitching AND reading!

New Series: Fortune Cookie Wisdom

Several years ago I decided to start a new series, but am just now bringing it to life.  The series will be quotes I've gotten in fortune cookies over the years, all framed by a Chinese lattice inspired "blackwork" design.   To liven the frames up, there may be French knots, beads or other embellishments.   Some of the quotes will be fun, and some may be more serious.

Today we start with Fortune Cookie Wisdom #1: Good Virtue

This particular design uses French knots.  If you're not a fan of French knots, you can always use seed beads instead.

Because I don't want to take away from the blackwork style designs with a hand-dyed fabric, I'm using plain white aida.

If you're interested in this design, you can purchase it at any of these places.

Stay tuned for more designs in this series.  I already have the 2nd one stitched, finished and ready to go, so I'll release it in the next few weeks.

Until the next time...Happy Stitching!

The Alamo Silhouette

It's been wayyyyy too long since I've released a new design!!

Today I'll be sharing my Alamo Silhouette.  This particular design was requested by several ladies last year when I was in San Antonio, TX for the Stitches From The Heart Stitch Camp.

I stitched my model using a blend of two DMC threads and stitched it on a piece of green evenweave fabric that was in my stash.. 

If you're interested in this design, you can purchase it at any of these places.

Until the next time...Happy Stitching!