Fabric Delivery

Just had another delivery of beautiful fabric from Colour Cascade Fabrics(CCF) and Picture This Plus(PTP). The Colour Cascade Fabrics were order about 4 days ago so the turn around for my order was ridiculously speedy. I must admit Tammy for CCF has spoilt me in regards to quality and speed for my fabric fixes. The PTP fabrics that arrived are beautiful as well. All 32ct Opal Belfast Linen, I already have plans to stitch Sabrina by Mirabilia on Huntress and a Mirabilia mermaid on Mystic & Phantom. Sadly my Crystal Fog was slightly disappointing as I expected it to be a slightly stronger grey like the sample as Belfast Linen dyes the strongest out of fabric types/counts. Oh well.

Stash Explosion

After checking that my other half hasn't discovered this blog yet, I've decided to list my latest stitchy stash I've acquired. I must admit Facebook is evil when it comes to trying to save. So many stitch groups that sell items that I've typed "me please" before I can blink.

On its way direct to me are these lovelies below :)

The Victoria Sampler - Jingle Bells Xmas Tree Sampler

Country Cottage Needleworks - Santa's Village Bundle

Country Cottage Needleworks - Sweet Treats

Lizzie*Kate - Jingle Flip It 2014 Bundle

Lizzie*Kate - Spring ABC Chart

Lizzie*Kate - Snowman 10' Chart

Lizzie*Kate - Hoot LE Kit

Little Leaf Designs - Betsy's Butterfly

The Sweetheart Tree - Pink Carnations Kit

Just Nan - Gingerbread Mouse Kit

Little House Needleworks - Song of Seasons Sampler Bundle

Hillcroft House - 12 Days of Christmas Tree Chart

Lavender & Lace - Angel of Peace

Just Nan - Flowers of Joy

Just Nan - Snow Faces Chart

Just Nan - Florentine Floral

Just Nan - Christmas Jewel

Just Nan - NeedleStory

Just Nan - Victorian Violets

Viking Ship Chart

Shepard Bush - Santa Claus Coming to Town Chart

Lavender Wings - Midnight

Lavender Wings - Frosty Nights Chart

Misc Hardanger Pattern

Just Nan Stash and 2014 SAL

Since the revival of my love of Cross Stitch late this year I've gone crazy about Just Nan designs. Part of the appeal is so many of Nan's designs are small detailed motif's with cute charm/bead enhancements. I recently went a splurged on the Siren of the Sea's Chart along with various 2nd hand charts both new and used.

The designs I've managed to aquire so far are:
Siren of the Seas
Victorian Violets
Florentine Floral
Fairy Roses
Happy Bluebird
Snowfaces
Where's the Cat
3 Violets Humbug
Summer Wings Humbug
Spring Frills Humbug
Autumn Glory Humbug
Seasonal Gems I
Seasonal Gems II
Christmas Jewel
Needle Story
Flowers of Joy

Frosty Forest SAL Supply List

Since the Part 1 of the Frosty Forest SAL by Country Cottage Needleworks is on its way to me from Crazy Annie's I figured I should make sure I have a copy of the supplies needed so I can kit it up in advance.

Frosty Forest
*All designs are 65w x 65h, which makes them about 4” square when stitched on the recommended 32 count Pearl Grey Linen.

Raccoon Cabin (releases mid-November): DMC: 420, 451, 453, 469, 869, 3816, 3817, White. Sampler Threads’ Pecan Pie. JABCO button: nh1004.s

Snowy Deer (releases mid-December): DMC 469, 869, 3031, 3864, White. Sampler Threads’ Shutter Green. JABCO button: 4442.s

Snowman’s Cottage (releases mid-January): DMC 420, 451, 453, 469, 722, 869, 3031, 3816, 3860, White. Weeks’ Sea Foam and Cocoa. JABCO button: 1111.s

Snowy Friends (releases mid-February): DMC 420, 451, 469, 869, 3031, White. Crescent Colours’ Poblano Pepper. JABCO button: 2233.t

Bluebird Cabin (releases mid-March): DMC 420, 469, 799, 800, 869, 3816, White. Weeks’ Molasses. JABCO button: 1187.s

Snowy Foxes (releases mid-April): DMC 420, 451, 453, 469, 869, 3031, 3860, White. Sampler Threads’ Chives. JABCO button: 2258.s

Snowgirl’s Cottage (releases mid-May): DMC 420, 451, 453, 469, 722, 799, 869, 3031, 3816, 3860, White. Sampler Threads’ Maple Syrup and Morning Glory. JABCO button:1111.s

Snowy Reindeer (releases mid-June): DMC 420, 469, 869, 3031, White. Sampler Threads’ Shutter Green. JABCO button: 4442.s

Frosty Forest (releases mid-July): DMC 800, 869, 3816, White. Sampler Threads’ Baby Spinach. JABCO button: 4485.l

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

I've just discover The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Cross Stitch Charts by Amanda and Ashleigh. These are super cute PDF charts of various subjects in Japanese Kawaii Style. Sadly I insta caved when I browsed their site and purchase 4 of them immediately! Elements of Love, Drinks all Around, 2012 Dessert of the Month Club and Christmas on Gingerbread Lane all fell into my cart. Christmas on Gingerbread Lane is actually a 3 part Mystery SAL for November and has so far had Part 1 released. I'm just itching to start this but I sadly believe I'm missing a similar enough opal fabric from my stash to begin. Which is just as well considering I'm still working on L*K Holly & Hearts SAL, and my Mirabilia's that are on hold.

Slow but steady progress!

I feel I've slowed down on my Mermaids of the Deep Blue by Mirabilia recently. I've made fair progress but whenever I realise I'm getting close to finishing I start procrastinating. I don't know how to keep my focus. Not to mention I still waiting on part of my beads for this project. Oh we'll here is my progress after 4+ weeks. The tails and back fin are what I'm focusing on. I plan on leaving mermaid two's hair until last and the treasure metallic threads. Btw love my purple heart needle minder from Colour Cascade!

New projects

Since rekindling my love of cross stitch recently I'll have to admit I went on a bit of a splurge. Some of items I've ordered are some beautiful kits and auto ships from Lizzie Kate and County Cottage Needleworks.

This mystery sampler called Holly & Hearts is from Lizzie Kate and is released in 3 parts. I was late to sign up for this so Part 1 & 2 have been shipped in a bundle which I'm waiting on eagerly. I've only recently started to appreciate the design elements of samplers so I'm keen to start this.

Next is a 9 part design from Country Cottage Needleworks called frosty forest. I've opted to stitch this as one big design but it can be stitched as 9 separate items. Starts November so I have a little bit of a wait. This project promises to be adorable when complete.

I sadly also caved and signed up to Crazy Annie's Stitchin Mirabilia Autoship. Basically every month when a new Mirabilia chart is released I'll automatically receive it. Also included optional embellishment packs for each chart. I think I'm set for a year now chart wise. Just need more fabric!

Ella Mockups

In my count down to receiving the new Mirabilia chart Ella, I've been doing my preparations. eg. mockups on my fabrics. These are the 3 fabrics I received from Colour Cascade yesterday with a finished Ella superimposed over it. It's definitely looking like Moon Shadow is the winner. As gorgeous as Raspberry Beret is, it does wash out the patterns burgundy roses on her shoulder and hip.

Now back to stitching my Mermaids of the Deep Blue!