2 New Finishes!

Well, I have actually had a relatively productive week in the cross-stitching world. Nothing major, but a couple of small accomplishments. I finally finished stitching my 3rd piece on Bridal Tree SAL 2nd set and I stitched a small piece for a friend that recently became a US citizen.

Here they are:

Designer: Trail Creek Farm freebie
Name of Piece: USA
Material used: 28 ct. khaki evenweave
Threads used: DMC B5200, 3750, 321



Designer: Brittercup from 2007 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament Issue
Name of Piece: Poinsettia
Material used: 28 ct. white linen
Threads used: In the Reds by Thread Gatherer Silk 'n Colors, Sampler Threads Pine, WDW Curry (did not use beads)



As for more stitching news...I also started stitching on a piece for a personal exchange. Got a fair amount done on that. I cut out fabric and assembled threads for some ornaments to work on while I am on vacation. They will be easy to work on in the car since they are done on 10 ct. I also packed a Shepherd's Bush piece done on 10 ct. that I started last summer on vacation. Hopefully I will get it finished on this one. :-)

I haven't commented on movies recently, so here is my latest update. I've seen quite a few in the last month or so, so here goes:

Movie Reviews:

Ironman - Loved it! Best movie I have seen so far this summer.

Incredible Hulk - Really enjoyed it. Paid homage to the classic tv show, including images from opening of old show, music, and Lou Ferrigno was in it. :-)

Indiana Jones - While I enjoyed it because I am an Indiana fan, I was disappointed with where this story went. Way out in left field. I did not feel that it stuck with the true legend of the crystal skulls.

Kung Fu Panda - cute. I enjoyed this.

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - enjoyable, but seemed to be missing something the first one had. Somewhat disappointed in the ending, though I do believe it followed the book fairly well. (It has been eons since I read the books!) My son enjoyed it more than the first one.

Don't Mess with the Zohan - Hated it! Let me repeat, HATED IT!!! I would have to be highly paid to ever see this movie again. I feel I am owed money for even sitting through this. If I had not been with a friend I would have walked out of the theater and demanded my money back!!!

Recent Rentals:

Atonement - a somewhat melancholy film, but I really enjoyed it. It was directed by the same person that directed Pride & Prejudice with Keira Knightley a couple of years ago. The same composer (whom I thought was brilliant in P&P) did the music as well. I thought it was excellent how the old typewriter sounds were the percussion for this movie. Brilliant!

Lucky Seven - a very sweet little movie starring Patrick Dempsey and Kimberly Williams-Paisley from 2004.

Don't forget my updated Stash Sale!

I'm getting ready to go on vacation, so I won't be posting the next couple of weeks. Also, if you email about the stash sale it will take me a couple of weeks to get back to you, but I promise I will. :-) Happy Stitching!

Stash Sale!

I've been slowly going through all my stash and trying to weed out some old projects. So...I have compiled them all here for you guys to look at.

A Harry Potter Halloween Finish

Well...it's Halloween time and the decorations have come out. Why not start off the Halloween season with a Harry Potter finish?

I finished stitching the piece in July when the book & movie came out. It is Hedwig's Four Patch by The Sampler Girl. It can be found here. I made a few color changes. I finally got around to "finishing" it recently. The fringe around the edge is called ostritch fringe. Isn't it great?! I wanted a touch of whimsy for this and thought it was perfect. I have it hanging in my foyer right when you walk in the front door.

I'm finally getting around to posting this...

Stash for Sale

Heartstrings (sorry no photo links, but can email scans of them to you)

Kringle Kalendar - January $1
Kringle Kalendar - April $1
Kingle Kalendar - May $1
The World of Santa - France $1
The World of Santa - Germany $1
The World of Santa - Spain $1

Bent Creek

Yikes $1.25

Birds of a Feather

Gold Santa $0.50 (this picture shows it on canvas, but this is a criss-stitch pattern)

Alma Lynne Designs

It's Christmas $1.50 (sorry no photo link, but can email a scan to you)

Christmas of Olde (sorry no photo links, but can email scans to you)

Blessings of Christmas $2.50
Star Light $2.50

Elizabeth's Designs

All Hearts $1.50
Bee Hive $1.50

Heart in Hand

Mother's Wisdom - Eat Right $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Say Your Prayers $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Sleep Tight $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Study Hard $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Wash Your Hands $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Look Both Ways $1.50
Mother's Wisdom - Mind Your Manners $1.50
Wee Ones - Wee Santa '97 $1.25
Wee Ones - Wee Carolers $1.25
Wee Ones - Wee Pilgrim $1.25

JBW Designs

Stars and Stripes Forever $1.50
Stockings Full of Joy $1.50
Sweet Dreams $1.50
Twinkle, Twinkle $1.50

J Designs LLC

More Tote-ally Cool Designs (Cat w/ Pumpkin, 2 Santas, Hearts) $4.00

Lizzie Kate

Flip-It Stamps - January $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - February $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - March $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - April $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - May $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - June $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - July $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - August $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - September $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - October $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - November $2.00
Flip-It Stamps - December $2.00

Mill Hill

Frosty Nights $2.75 (out of print, no photo link, can email scan)
On the Prairie - Hearts 'n Buds $2.00 (no photo link, can email scan)

Shepherd's Bush

Spring Folio $1.00
Valentine Folio $1.00

Sweetheart Tree

Friendship (charm included) $4.00


All patterns are new and come from a smoke-free home. The prices do not include postage. Please email me at: poetrae@bellsouth.net and put "Stash for Sale" in the subject line.

Thanks so much!