Saturday, April 9, 2022

February Stitch from Stash Check In

A couple months late, but I am here with my check in for February's stitch from stash...

Balance carried over to February: $49.62

Monthly Deposit: $25.00

Finishes (3): $24.00

Purchases: $8.10

February Balance: $90.52

FINISHES:


1776 Crock by Melissa at Pinkernpunkinquilting.blogspot.com 



Lucky (free pattern) from Rovaris 



Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by Ink Circles 


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Stitch from Stash 2022

Well hello there and long time no see...

I know my posting has been sporadic at best, but I'm hoping that by sharing my stitch from stash journey for 2022 will help me to blog more.

I did participate in Stitch from Stash last year, but I never actually posted in the Facebook group... I did follow along with the group and kept a record for myself, but remained silent.  I actually did very well, though and for the most, stayed within my budget.  Only went into the red a few times...

I ended up really enjoying the experience and decided to give it a whirl for another year.

So, since it the 1st of February, it's time to share my January stats...

I started the month with $60.47 carry over from 2021...

My monthly allowance is $25.00...

I spent $59.85...

I had 2 finishes for a total of $24.00

So, I ended January with a balance of $49.62...

Not to shabby!


My 2 finishes...

Winter Valentine 

By: The Blue Flower



Angela

By: The Snowflower Diaries 


Sunday, August 8, 2021

Little Bit of Halloween

Once August 1st hits, I start getting excited for fall and Halloween...

My stitching seems to really ramp up and I always seem to decide it is a good time to start (and hopefully finish) as many fall/Halloween pieces that I can.

This weekend has been a great start, started and finished three small patterns from Pineberry Lane...




The pattern is named "Three Little Witches" and I stitched them on different linens, using Dinky Dye Silks.

(The greenish fabric is a 32 count linen from Seraphim Fabrics, not sure of the color and the orange fabric is called Gingery by Hand Dyed Happiness. )

I love how they turned out and can't wait to fully finish them!  Hope everyone is having a terrific weekend; I am off to stitch more witches!

CARRIE

Friday, August 6, 2021

New Patterns

 Been working a lot this summer on some new cross stitch patterns for my Etsy shop (curiouscarrie)...

Very pleased with how they have all turned out and still have lots of ideas rolling around in my head...just need more hours in the day to stitch them all...

Up first, my patriotic patterns...


"From Sea to Shining Sea"
Model stitched on 28 count linen, using all DMC threads...


Next patriotic themed pattern...


"Home of the Brave"
Again, stitched on 28 count linen, using all DMC threads...


And the last patriotic themed pattern...


"USA"
Stitched on 28 count linen, with DMC threads...
Very cute pattern, that is super quick to stitch...



Last new pattern to show...
A cute fall piece (I love fall, its my favorite time of year)...


"The Pumpkin Patch"
Third in my patch series...
Stitched on 18 count Aida, that I dyed with coffee, using all DMC threads...


So, that is what I have been busy with the last few months and still lots more models to stitch...
Hope everyone is having a great summer and happy stitching!

CARRIE
https://www.etsy.com/shop/curiouscarrie

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Bushel and a Peck Finish...

Good Morning...
...thought I would share my most recent finish, Bushel and a Peck, by Pineberry Lane.
(Pattern can be found in the 2016 spring issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher magazine.)



Stitched on 40 count linen, from Hand Dyed by Rolanda...


I changed to floss colors, to what I had in my stash...
...I had a few people ask what colors I used, so I thought I would share...

This called for colors are all DMC...
...the thread I used are parenthesis.

#355 (Rustic Rose by Victorian Motto)
#535 (Battleship by Colour & Cotton)
#613 (Chai by Colour & Cotton)
#640 (Oyster by Colour & Cotton) 
#830 (Brim Bones by Victorian Motto)
#869 (Hand Dyed by Rolanda cotton floss)
#3021 (Hand Dyed thread from a friend)
#3781 (Wild Sage by Victorian Motto)


Happy Stitching!