Retired Robin's Selections
Loose Feathers Summer Part 1 by Blackbird Designs is part 1 of a three part sampler. The model for entire sampler (parts 1-3) was stitched on 30ct Irish Creme by R&R Reproductions using Crescent Colours and Gentle Arts threads. The entire finished sampler is 222w x 137h (approx. 15 x 9 inches). Two bonus designs are included. Partridge Sewing Box is stitched on 32ct Vintage Pear linen by Lakeside Linens using Crescent Colours Belle Soie Silks and Dinky Dyes Silk threads. Stitch count: 98w x 65h (approx. 6 x 4 inches). Wood Berries is stitched on 32ct Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens using Crescent Colours Belle Soie Silks and Dinky Dyes Silk threads. Stitch count: 63w x 105h (approx. 4 x 6.5 inches). DMC alternatives are included.
Christmas Tree Collection VII by JBW Designs is one of seven collection of ornament sized Christmas trees. You may also like Christmas Tree Collection II, Christmas Village III, and French Country Ornaments.
2011 Ornament 6-Pine Tree Inn by Little House Needleworks is one of 12 ornaments for this year. The model was stitched on 30ct Tin Roof Linen from Weeks Dye Works using Crescent Colours thread (English Ivy) and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 41 w x 57 h
Snowman's Bells by Bobbie G Designs is one of four cute snowman designs. Model was stitched on 14ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitched size is 4 x 4 inches - perfect for ornaments. You may also like Snowman's Birdhouse, Snowman's Star, and Snowman's Tree.
Farmer's Market-Fresh Kiwi by SamSarah Designs Studio was stitched on Weeks Dye Works 30ct Straw Linen using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads! The embellishment pack finish this wonderful design. This chart is the fifth in the Farmer's Market series, which include so far Pear, Berry (strawberries), Lime, and Melon (watermelon). The top part can be stitched with the five other fruit designs to make a nice framed piece. You can also stitch each of the sculpted fruits from this series of six charts! Cute!
MD115 Lady Alexandra by Mirabilia (Nora Corbett) was stitched on 32ct Twilight Blue Linen (can also use 16ct Twilight Blue Aida) using Mill Hill Beads and DMC floss. She stitches up 7.9 x 16.4 inches on these fabrics. Gorgeous!
Tools of the Trade by Turquoise Graphics & Design reminds me of my good friend who passed away last year. She loved her witches no matter what time of year it was. Karon, you are missed.
Early Bird by IxStitch.com certainly tells it like it is. Made me laugh!
Matilda's Family by Heaven & Earth Designs reminds me why I like cats. Aren't they purrfect!
Melody is the third in Nora Corbett's Muse Collection. The 139 x 109 count design was stitched on 32ct Sea Lily Linen (or 16ct Sea Lily Aida) from Nora's own selection of fabrics using Mill Hill Beads, Kreinik #4 Braid, Crescent Colours hand dyed threads, Caron Waterlilies, and DMC floss. Finished size on these fabrics is 9.9 x 7.8 inches on these fabrics. Stitch her alone of with her sisters, Caprice and Rhythm. Gorgeous!
Air Goddess by Joan Elliott has a stitch count of 166 x 223 (12 x 16 inches on 28ct Sky High hand dyed Jobelan from Polstitches over two threads. Uses Mill Hill Beads, Kreinik #4 Braid, and DMC floss. Definitely on my "To Do" list along with Fire Goddess, Earth Goddess, and Water Goddess. Wow!
Farmer's Market-Fresh Pear by SamSarah Designs Studio was stitched on Weeks Dye Works 30ct Straw Linen using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads! Just Another Button Co. buttons finish this wonderful design. This chart is the fourth in the Farmer's Market series, which include so far Berry (strawberries), Lime, and Melon (watermelon). The top part can be stitched with the five other fruit designs to make a nice framed piece. You can also stitch each of the sculpted fruits from this series of six charts! Cute!
Sandcastle Bay by Praiseworthy Stitches. This is where I would like to be when (if?) I retire!