Petergodijn

A little before Halloween 2008 I began customizing a common biscornu pattern to have a Halloween Theme. I have to say that I simply love Halloween Stitiching!!! I truly do think it is the best one for my tastes. I could ramble on for a long time about how I made the design, and what I think about this and that, but I truly want to hurry up the post so that I can get back to stitching today! (As well as housework... >_>) Here is the "front" which I originally hoped would be the back...the "Spooky Jack" button is so charming! This is using DMC threads, and an unknown (probably charles craft 14ct) cream aida. I started this before I knew where to buy linen! The bead is actually from the same Japanese maker who does the Mill Hill beads, but in a larger size sold in as a Jewelry-making supply. And the back--you can see why it became to busy for the button, eh? so on this side I simply used a a purple bead with a brassy orange shine. My dear boyfriend is afraid of t...

Edgar is having yet another giveaway, this time to celebrate the second anniversary of his blog Blacksheep's Bit of the Web . It is to be a mystery prize drawn on May 9th, I believe. Be sure to visit his blog for the full details and to enter! As for me, I'm working to finish up the stitching on my mother's gift for (you guessed it!) Mother's Day. It is LHN/CC's "Believe". I am totally not sure how to finish it. I had initially been considering a pyn keepe or mattress pincushion, but I've never tried those finishes before. Additionally, it's turning out to be a bit over 5" square--BIG, it seems to me! Pics of the finish next time!