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Thistleflower
Connie recently added this pattern and it caught my interest. I wanted to see what I could do with it in terms of color.I used 18 count Aida, off white (just some random scrap I had in the drawer)I u…
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July Ornament of the Month
I stitched this ornament on 14 count white Aida. I added a little sparkle by using Krenik silver braid, in addition to the DMC colors. I finished this by cutting the aida to size and placing it in a …
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Fluttery Flower Egg
I used the outline of this pattern to stitch an Easter egg. I stitched on baby pink 14 count aida, using DMC satin floss. This floss is super shiny but really hard to stitch with, it unravels easily.…
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Medieval Cross and Scripture
Aida cloth (I can't remember which count, but I think it was 14); embroidery hoop; needle, Color Variations floss #4075 ("wheat fields"), 4045 (evergreen forest); 4210 (Radiant Ruby) and 4240 (Midsum…
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Be Kind to Others
16-ct. white Aida cloth, Color Variations #4190 (Ocean Coral), needle, embroidery hoop. I love the border, because it's so intricate. For the quote, I chose to use as the quote one of my favorites, f…
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Sara's Cat in Window - Medium
Changed colors and used DMC:50274533516ct white AidaI chose this because I love kitties and I actually have a cat quilt that my grandmother made. I selected the colors because my mom's house is done …
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Sara's Small Cats in Windows
Changed colors and used DMC:50274533516ct white AidaI chose this because I love kitties and I actually have a cat quilt that my grandmother made. I selected the colors because my mom's house is done …
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Celtic Shield Knot - KookyStitcher Style
I wanted to create a small gift for my brother and chose this Celtic design. I only had 25 ct. Lugana on hand so I used that using 1 strand of Anchor 13 floss for the design. I also added a black bac…
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Becki's Halloween Cat in Window
I stitched this cute cat on 28 count evenweave, a lovely soft grey with silver sparkles. I stitched using DMC floss, 2 strands over 2 squares using a size 28 needle. I imagine this cat is waiting for…
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Becki's Small Cat in Window
I stitched this cat on 28 count evenweave, a really pretty light grey with silver flecks. I stitched with DMC floss (2 strands over 2 squares) and a size 28 needle. This was the 1st time I used the s…
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Cathartes Stately Cat in Window
I used a 6 x 6 inch square of oatmeal 14 count Aida, DMC floss and some Weeks Dye Works variegated (Trick or Treat) floss for the cat. Connie was promoting her Halloween patterns and I've been lookin…
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Becki's Daisy Diamond Pillow
I used PC Stitch Pro 9 software to finish the design. This pillow is for a male cousin, so I wanted it to be "manly." I was matching an afghan that his mom knitted for him. The yarn is a grey with fl…
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Connie Towers' Brown Dog Project
I choose this pattern because I wanted to stitch an ornament for August. (The dog days of summer) I use 14ct white Aida and it's backed with green adhesive felt. I used all DMC floss. I used the colo…
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Birthday card
Pink 14 count aida with DMC color 48 variation threads. I used pink beads in the red. I made this card for a friend of my daughter. She is in the la cordon bleu school and wanted something for a frie…
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Cathartes' Sunburst
I used DMC floss: 51 variegated, 349 and 725. I used some medium dark blue 14 count Aida and a size 26 needle.I liked the idea of a sunburst so I divided the pattern into 8 "rays" and stitched with t…
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