All the stuff

 Hi All,

Bit of a mixed bag today.

First of all, I finally finished my crochet jumper just in time for the end of winter here in Australia.

The pattern is from MJs off the hook designs, and I used Patons Sierra (which I would happily use again and again) 

I found it a great pattern to work from with a lot of sizes available. I would like the neckline to be a little higher so I might try and change that if I hook it up again.

And in other crochet news I also finished these three pairs of dragon scale gloves.

 

I'm slowly getting through my yarn stash and have only bough two or three balls of yarn to complete a few projects. I have way too much and made this the year it gets cut back so I've been selling some, giving some away and just doing the old-fashioned way by actually making things with it. Luckily, I have a friend that does markets who is happy to sell the items I make on for me. And I'm enjoying the less cluttered space.

I've been practicing my stump work and worked up a few more petals and am noticing the improvement. I am loving this new skill and can't wait to see where it takes me. Most likely it will take me to a new thread collection. (which I can buy with the proceeds from my yarn destash 😝)

And of course I can't forget my cross stitch. I added The Bobcat to the A Year In The Woods 2 piece.

I'm doing this project on 20ct aida vintage country mocha stitched 2 over 1 full cross.

Lastly I'm also planning a new start and here is a sneaky peak at it!

Happy crafting till next time my friends 💗

Ghosts & More

 Hi All,

Hope everyone's stitching week is going well!

Ghosts is making steady progress now sitting on 63.79% complete and I'm still on track to get to 75% by the time we are waving 2026 off.

I have also developed a taste for canvas work. I finished this piece called My Sunlit Garden from Freda's Fancies on Etsy.

And am now working on Ambrosia Honey from Karen Steklasa Matze which has been an enjoyable challenge.

Unfortunately, I am finding it hard to come across patterns in Australia and buying them in from overseas is a little expensive so am relying on the PDF's that I find. 

Happy stitching everyone!

New start!

 Hi All,

Hope everyone has been keeping well and getting lots of stitching in.  

This week I worked on Looney Tunes and am starting to get to Sam. It's now on 34.20% complete.

Also Medicine Horse came out for a run and is now 10.58% complete.

And my new start isn't a cross stitch but a stumpwork piece. Once a month I go to the lovely Bella Fabrics for an embroidery class from Ana Mallah and learn some new techniques. This piece is called Heartsease & Honesty by Jane Nichlos and you can find the pattern in The Handpicked Collection 5

I've started with the pansy petals and am using au ver a soie d'alger threads for the first time. They are beautiful to work with. (And so, another thread collection begins!)

I'm enjoying this new technique very much.

Happy Stitching everyone!

Mish Mash

 Hi All,

I got to have Chinese New Year back out this week and now have it at 2.17% complete. Loving the bright colours in this one.

The Storyteller also moved past 100,000 stitches as well as moving into the second row. She is now on 12.14% 

And for a change up here are a couple of pictures of my new rigid heddle loom and the blanket that's on it. Can't wait to learn more and as is the case with everything getting my tension right is going to be the learning curve.

I also went to a destash market and picked up these beauties.

So now it looks like my next crafty adventure will be hardanger so I can make those beautiful dolls. Any tricks or hints?

Till next time, happy crafting!

And starting again...again

 Hi All,

Can't believe how much time has passed since my last blog post. When I started this blog, I was a stay-at-home mum with three little girls. Cut to now and I'm back working full time with two adult daughters and one almost there! (And still married to my man child 😉).

Having a look at my last post I'm happy to say Gypsy Vanner is now finished though still waiting to be framed. 

Medicine Horse has now stepped (trotted?) into its place. I'm stitching this one with my favourite combo of 20ct aida two over one full cross. Artwork by Laurie Prindle and charted by Heaven and Earth Designs.

Ghosts In The Forest is now my main wip and the goal is to have it to 75% by years end and finished by the end of next year. Also on 20ct Aida two over one full cross. Artwork by Dusan Markovic and charted by Charting Creations. 

I am also working on The Storyteller Supersized Max Colours and again on 20ct Aida two over one full cross. Artwork by Wil Comier and charted by Heaven And Earth Designs.

Looney Tunes is for hubby. I started it on 40th birthday to have it finished by his 50th (he is now 45 and I am not halfway there but that's ok.) No artwork details as I got it off Etsy. Being stitch on 18ct aida two over one full cross.

I was rapt to find out Hannah Lynn is charting her own cross stitch pattern (available through her shop on Etsy) and started Chinese New Year which I had been hanging out for for awhile. I don't get to work on her as much as I like so am going to have to think of something! 20ct Aida two over one full cross.

I have also ventured away from my usual full coverage and started A Year In The Woods 2. But to keep it large and in charge I'm stitching all 12 on one piece of fabric starting one a month. Fingers crossed I have counted properly. Still 20ct aida two over one full cross but on vintage country mocha instead of white. This is the red cardinal but next update I'll show a photo of the whole thing!

And lastly, I'm still aiming for a Christmas tree full of cross stitch ornaments and so am doing these reindeer. Just two to go. This a kit from Designworks.

Of course I am still knitting, crocheting and doing all other kinds of crafty bits and pieces but I think I have kept you long enough today.

See you all next time!

 

Trying Again

 Hey lovelies 

Thought I would try and start up this blog again. It’s been a few years so let’s start afresh. 

First stitching and I’m glad to say I’ve almost finished Gypsy Vanner with a page and left of stitching to go!

Ghosts In The Forest is also coming along nicely 

And I don’t think I had started these two from the last blog post I made so first up is The Storyteller 

And Looney Tunes Bikers 

Since it’s getting quite late here I’ll be sure to update with what all the above will look like one day in the next few days but until then I hope everyone is travelling well and I’ll put up some photos of my knitting and crochet as well. 

Cheers, Sharine 

Stitching and other wips

Hi All,

Sorry I missed last week but I'm back this week with a few things starting with Consumed which is looking like this after this months rotation.

I am loving stitching on her face and watching her come to life. She is from Tilton Crafts but is sadly retired.

I also got the chance to test this crochet pattern which is due to be released on May 11th from Mayhem and Majesty

This is only my second filet crochet blanket but I love it and the pattern is super easy to follow with a graph and written directions. The top and bottom colours are marvel 8ply and the middle colour is panda magnum.

I think I will add a border but for now it's done as I have a few orders to get stuck into as well at the moment.

And speaking of orders this is one I completed this week. The pattern is a freebie from Lincraft and I used their fairy floss yarn to knit them.

And that is all for this week so until next week stay safe and happy crafting.

Cheers, Sharine