We just added some new floss called Glissen Gloss Colorwash Silk. It is just beautiful floss with lots of colors.
• 100% Hand Painted Japanese Silk
• 12 ply silk
• 6 yds per card
Lavender and Lace has just released LL64. It is called Fallen Roses Sampler. It is just gorgeous.
Fallen Roses cross stitch pattern by Lavender and Lace.
I have always enjoyed being with my children. I work from home because it is a priority to me to raise my own children. Since I found out I have cancer I have grown to really appreciate as much time with them as possible. This week we went to the Oregon coast for a few days. We stayed in a 3 bedroom house right on the beach. It was really beautiful. We had an unobstructed view of the ocean. We could walk right down to the ocean from the house. It was cool and windy, but it was still beautiful. I had the best time beach combing with all of my kids. We searched for treasures up and down the white sandy beach. We found parts of shells, sand dollars, crabs, a whole shrimp, and even things like jellyfish. The kids each put what they found in their buckets to bring home. It was so much fun. I will remember those few days forever and I hope the kids will too.
“Athena (Goddess of Wisdom)” MD-97
by Nora Corbett
Release Date: August 15, 2008
The owl is honored by its mistress, Athena, for its keen sight in darkness. An air of opulence abounds as wistful sweeping swags of tapestries gracefully intertwine. It is a picturesque retreat infused with exotic beads and crystals. The most treasured of which is the magical “inner light” of the owl that reveals unseen truths and wisdom.
Stitched on 32 count Chestnut Linen by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 15.75″ by 12.58″ with a stitch count of 251 x 197 Stitched 2 over 2. DMC floss used. Blends are one strand each.
The September 2008 issue of Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine has been a big seller. It has some great free cross stitch patterns in it. There is one by Vermillion Stitchery of Santa Clause on a great Christmas stocking. There is also a free cross stitch pattern by Nora Corbett, the designer of Mirabilia, called Halloween Fairy that is gorgeous too. I have several issue of the September 2008 magazine. Order one today at Julie’s X Stitch.
More magazines.
Coming soon, the first new cross stitch pattern from Mirabilia in 6 months. Athena Goddess of Wisdom. I will post a picture as soon as I get one. I’m so excited! Julie’s X Stitch.
She looked. And he looked back. She loved. And he loved back. It didn’t matter that she lived beneath the seas, and he beside them. Love knows no boundaries. And so she goes to him, with joy, and with the jewels and regal bearing befitting a princess from the deep. Their time together will be counted in precious moments. Always secret. Always sweet. It will have to do.
Stitched on 32 count Zweigart Belfast Amsterdam Blue Linen by Wichelt. Stitched (2 over 2). DMC floss used. Blends are one strand each. Stitched area is 10 3/4″ x 14 ” with a stitch count of 172 x 225.
Deepest Love cross stitch pattern.
More Mirabilia.
Stitching on Linen
Stitching over two
When stitching on linen you generally stitch over two threads of fabric. The basic stitch on linen is done from left to right, bottom to top, like working in a tic-tac-toe grid. Slant over two threads of fabric and up two threads of fabric. Once you have work about three stitches, the eye will begin to see the pattern and it should make stitching easier. Do your first row of stitches from left to right and then cross back from right to left. The back side of your fabric will show vertical stitches (up and down).
Hoopless Stitching
It is not necessary to use a hoop when stitching on Linen. Instead, hold you hand in a relaxed position with the thumb and forefinger grasping the cloth and the little finger anchoring it. Use a sewing motion rather than a stab stitch. A sewing stitch is one scooping movement in and out. Be sure not to do the stitches too tight as to distort the fabric or two loose.
Remember, there are no knots in cross stitch. Knots can either pull through the fabric, or leave bumps. This makes your work sloppy and tacky.
Gazing into her garden and daydreaming of her lover’s return, this high-born beauty sits robed in rich velvets and a gown of pure spun gold. Time and again she’s tried to capture on paper what she feels in her heart. Perhaps she’ll find the perfect words when he is once again by her side.
The colors in the bottom of the dress in this design are just gorgeous. It’s a very classic, beautiful design.
Stitched in 32 count Natural Linen (2 over 2). Design area is 14 (1/4) x 18 (1/2) inches. Stitch count is 228 x 299.
Garden Verses cross stitch pattern. More Mirabilia patterns. Julie's X Stitch.
Designed in pearly and citron hues, this enchanted deep sea nymph gracefully swims across the linen, entwined in lavender and mossy green blooming seaweed.
Mirabilia’s mermaid series is one of my favorite series. I have done Enchanted Mermaid and I just finished having it framed and it is now hanging on my wall. It is just gorgeous.
Emerald Mermaid cross stitch pattern. More Mirabilia. Julie's X Stitch.