2016-03-19 18:53
Yep I'm officially packing up and moving over to a Wordpress blog (finally!).Here is my new link: The Floss BoxThis is more than just a blog, it's also my album, my pages with my freebies ni… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
Here is my latest freebie:This one was a lot of fun, perhaps because it involved CAKE?! The pattern is on my sidebar. This one was a lot of fun! :) I stitched it on opalescent fabric, so… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Ever wonder how people get those little icons up there for their blog page? It's super easy. First you need the image uploaded someplace. Then you need this line in your template in the he… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This little heart is made up entirely of french knots!! I'm not quite sure how I will finish it yet. Have to ponder that a bit! Read More
2007-07-16 09:03
I made these two little bags this past week. They were fun and easy. The red one is only about 4 inches tall. I have nothing in particular in mind for them, they are just fun to make, lol… Read More
2007-07-11 17:14
I found this link to an online magazine about crafting. In it there is an article and a few pictures of a German-sampler museum. Interesting reading. :) I'd love to visit a place like th… Read More
2007-07-11 17:11
Here is an updated finish of a freebie I stitched in May. I added a little embroidery in the corners and around the pictures. It isn't a lot but I think it adds a bit of visual interest in… Read More
2007-07-08 13:24
Yet another snowflake design I have made!! (Posted on my sidebar, as always). I stitched this with DMC color variations and 1 strand 032 blending filament. I attached some beads in the co… Read More
2007-07-06 17:12
Here are my little houses made into a wall hanging. I am quite happy with how it turned out. I think it's one of the best finishes I have managed so far. The colors were a lot of fun to w… Read More
2007-07-02 17:59
Here she is at about 5000 stitches. She is turning out really well, and is a lot of fun to stitch. The colors are just great. I don't know if I will continue on her this week or give Reve… Read More
2007-06-26 17:48
Phew! I made it to the end of page 10! I have major burnout now on this one. I will work on Pink Garden Fairy now. Feels like a new start would be nice, lol. So much to work on though, a… Read More
2007-06-26 17:43
Here is another little house I made! They are kind of cute, I think. The pattern is on my side bar. :) I think I will sew them together some how into a little wall hanging Read More
2007-06-25 19:22
I have been busy with Revelation this weekend for Fairy Day. I made my goal to finish the 10th full page! So that means 2 full rows completed. I am completely burned out on the project no… Read More
2007-06-16 16:24
I have been working on this during the day. It's from My aunt's attic. I chose the colors myself, and it's over one. Very fun little project. I just have the border left, so I should h… Read More
2007-06-16 11:48
Here it is at nearly 10 full pages! After a bit of a breather I am moving along nicely, although hardly super fast. I sure am looking forward to finishing this row! :) I should have no p… Read More
2007-06-16 11:43
Here she is at 1/4 page. It's pretty fun to work on. Down this column I will hit the end of the eye, and the eyes in Vinson's artwork are great. :) Read More
2007-06-10 14:03
The camera was held hostage last weekend and part of this week, so I have been extra slow updating. :( But here is what I have been doing this week. I took a breather from Revelation to… Read More
2007-06-10 14:01
This is a section from a pattern posted in Anna magazine, Jan 2007 issue. My cats are missing eyes tho! I doubt I will do the whole pattern.. it's one of those where there are lots of diag… Read More
2007-06-10 13:58
Here is my Christmas-winter house freebie I made this past week. The beads and embroidery don't really show up so well, but they are nice and shiny in person. :) I think this ended up a l… Read More
2007-06-10 13:56
I made this into a little hanging pillow. :) Read More
2007-05-28 20:41
Here is my house freebie I designed. It's stitched on 25 ct Wedgewood lugana, over 1. I am quite please with how it turned out. The colors are a bit nicer in real life, of course. :) I p… Read More
2007-05-27 14:46
Here she is at 9 pages! :) Only one more page across this row left!!. I decided I needed a short breather from working on her though. Hopefully I will return by the 1st of June. In the m… Read More
2007-05-27 14:39
Here are my snowflakes finished into a little wall hanging. It turned out fine, but seems a little "flat". I will probably add some sparkle in the form of charms or beads or maybe buttons… Read More
2007-05-27 14:36
I 0nly managed a couple hundred stitches on her this week.. I will try to do more this week! Read More
2007-05-20 17:08
I designed and stitched these 4 snowflakes this weekend. I used DMC color variations floss on the white fabric and white floss on the colored fabrics. They are all done over 1 on 28ct. Th… Read More
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