Completed 3 Jan 2008. Alchemical Romance (2006) by Ink Circles stitched on SilkWeaver's Winter Breeze 32ct cashel linen. The purple symbols were stitched in The Gentle Art's Royal Purple (0840) and the gold symbols were stitched in Krenik #4 braid color 202HL. Stitch count: 245w x 197h.
Completed 10 Jan 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on SilkWeaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The blue stitching is in Peacock and the center snowflake is in Khaki both from Week's Dye Works. Stitch count: 65w x 65h.
Completed 12 Jan 2008. Irony is Not Dead (2006) by Julie Jackson - Subversive Cross Stitch. Stitched on 14ct Aida. Can't remember the color. Used remnant silk fibers for the stitching. Stitch count: 31w x 53h.
Completed 20 Jan 2007. This is a piece I designed for the "Garden Party Samplings" stitcher's retreat 2008. The piece is stitched on Carnation Pink Cashel linen using DMC 307, DMC 917, DMC 989, DMC 3854 and Sampler Threads Simply Shaker Walnut. Stitch count: 36w x 14h.
Completed 27 Jan 2008. This pattern is from one of my magazines - no info about the pattern remains. I completed the ornaments in a day using 14ct Aida and DMC. These will replace the ornaments Ellie ate. Stitch count: 46w x 46h each.
Completed 5 Feb 2008. This Celtic Knot pattern is from Stitcher's World. It's stitched on a 28ct linen solo from Silkweaver. I used Beige, Sweet Potato and Charcoal cotton floss from Week's Dye Works. Stitch count: 59w x 59h.
Completed 9 Feb 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on Silkweaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Bordeaux from Week's Dye Works. Stitch count: 61w x 61h.
Completed 10 Feb 2008. Shenandoah by Lois Caron from Stitcher's World magazine (date unknown). Stitched on 18 ct white mono canvas using Harvest Waterlilies from the Caron Collection. Stitch count: 88w x 88h.
Completed 14 Feb 2008. A valentine's day gift for my husband. This is a Dragon Dreams (2003) feebie "2003 Valentine Dragon". It is stitched on 32 ct Superstition from Silkweaver using DMC floss. Stitch count: 22w x 57h.
Completed 22 Feb 2008. Flower Basket Quilt by Laura Perin from Stitcher's World (date unknown). Stitched on 18 ct white mono canvas using #5 DMC pearl cottons and Caron Collection Watercolours "Eggplant". Stitch count: 106w x 106h.
Completed 24 Feb 2008. This is the symbol for wood from Alchemical Romance (2006) by Ink Circles. It was stitched using left overs in my stash. Stitch count: 13w x 27h
Completed 7 Mar 2008. Springology March Hare (2004) from the Trilogy. This project was completed with scraps I found in the house. Stitch count: 40w x 40h.
Completed 10 Mar 2008. Spring Crazy #129 (2007) by Lizzie*Kate.. Stitched on Lime Green linen and The Gentle Art fibers. Stitch count: 25w x 33h.
Completed 16 Mar 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on Silkweaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Avocado from The Gentle Art Simply Shaker. Stitch count: 63w x 63h.
Completed 20 Mar 2008. Black & White by Dessins DHC. Stitched on 32ct Winter Skye Opalescent Lugana from Silkweaver using Weeks Dye Works "Squash". Stitch count: 100w x 100h.
Completed 23 Mar 2008. Paradise Macaw (1990) by Paul Brent printed by Color Charts, Inc. Stitched on 32ct Tangerine Sparkle Lugana from Silkweaver using DMC fibers. Stitch count: 100w x 205h.
Completed 29 Mar 2008. This was one of the projects from the 2008 Stitching Friends Retreat - Garden Party Samplings put on by A Stitcher's Garden. This is a wool pincushion with vanilla mulch stuffing. Pattern is the Lace Scroll Pin Cushion (2008) from Bird Brain Designs.
Completed 30 Mar 2008. This was one of the projects from the 2008 Stitching Friends Retreat - Garden Party Samplings put on by A Stitcher's Garden. Ribbons in Bloom (2008) by A Stitcher's Garden. Stitched on 30ct R&R Beach Plum Linen with Weeks Dye Works, DMC and Thread Gatherer ribbons. Stitch count: 75w x 25h.
Completed 2 Apr 2008. This is the commemorative kit from the 2008 Stitching Friends Retreat - Garden Party Samplings put on by A Stitcher's Garden. This is a design by Gail (2008); it's her first design. Stitched on 32ct Ice Blue linen with DMC. Stitch count: 63w x 73h.
Completed 4 Apr 2008. This was one of the projects from the 2008 Stitching Friends Retreat - Garden Party Samplings put on by A Stitcher's Garden. Daisy Daisy (2007) from La-D-Da. Stitched on 30ct linen using Belle Soie Silk. Stitch count: 84w x 136h.
Completed 5 Apr 2008. Judy Becher Sampler (no date) from The Sunflower Seed. Stitched on 28ct Lugana Solo from Silkweaver using threads from The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works as I saw appropriate. Stitch count: 80w x 90h.
Completed 16 Apr 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on Silkweaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Hyacinth from The Gentle Art. Stitch count: 61w x 59h.
Completed 17 Apr 2008. Irish Setter, designed by Ann Jackson for the SOTC dog club awards. This was stitched using DMC on a lovely yellow aida that was washed out by the flash. Stitch count: 24w x 16h.
Completed 17 Apr 2008. German Shepherd Dog, designed by Ann Jackson for the SOTC dog club awards. This was stitched using DMC on a blue aida. Stitch count: 23w x 17h.
Completed 18 Apr 2008. Australian Shepherd, designed by Ann Jackson for the SOTC dog club awards. This was stitched using DMC on a lime aida. Stitch count: 20w x 18h.
Completed 18 Apr 2008. Puppy Dog Row (2004) by Bent Creek stitched on a 28ct Lugana Silkweaver solo using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art cottons. Stitch count: 275w x 23h.
Completed 20 Apr 2008. Fiesta Flowers (2008) by The Sweetheart Tree. This was stitched using left over Weeks Dye Works threads on some linen I found. Stitch count: 35w x 58h.
Completed 2 May 2008. Kitty Cat Row (2004( by Bent Creek stitched on a 28ct Lugana Silkweaver solo using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art cottons. Stitch count: 275w x 23h.
Completed 3 May 2008. Welcomes & Lullabies by Judy Whitman (Stitcher's World, date unknown) using left over Weeks Dye Works on 32ct Blue Dynasty linen from Silkweaver. Stitch count: 136w x 136h.
Completed 10 May 2008. Harry's Stocking (2001) by Shepherd's Bush. This is stitched using DMC #5 pearl cottons on 18ct Natural linen. Stitch count: 113w x 173h.
Completed 18 May 2008. A Partridge in a Pear Tree (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 24 May 2008. Willie Whippet of my own design. Stitched on Aida using DMC. Stitch count: 107w x 81h.
Completed 29 May 2008. Adapted from a Joan Elliott design for an exchange project on Cream R&R linen using DMC. Stitch count: 50w x 50h each.
Completed 30 May 2008. Stitched using scraps and random parts of an ant picnic chart for a stitching exchange.
Completed 31 May 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on Silkweaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Squash and Blue Topaz from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 75w x 75h.
Completed 6 June 2008. Forget Me Not by Mill Hill (no date listed). This was stitched on 28 count white linen using DMC and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 44w x 92h.
Completed 7 June 2008. Summer Exchange for Fair Squares on blogger. Used 32ct Cream linen from R&R with scrap Weeks Dye Works fibers. Stitch count: 50w x 50h each square.
Completed 14 June 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on Silkweaver's Peachy Keen 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Peony from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 65w x 65h.
Completed 28 June 2008. Black & White by Dessins DHC. Stitched on 32ct a Solo Mini Lugana from Silkweaver using Weeks Dye Works "Williamsburg Red". Stitch count: 100w x 100h.
Completed 30 June 2008. Log Cabin by Catherine Coleman from Stitchers World sometime after 1998, but before 2003. Stitched on 18ct white mono canvas using Brown Paper Packages Silk & Ivory wools, Rainbow Gallery Silk Grandeur, Needle Necessities Velour Shadowdyed, Kreinik Tapestry Braid and Mill Hill Seed Beads. 153w x 153h.
Completed 2 July 2008. Sl'ainte by The Sunflower Seed. Stitched on 28ct Mountain Rode from Silkweaver using Weeks Dye Works Scuppernong. Stitch count: 131w x 20h.
Completed 28 July 2008. Part of "New Country Quilt" by Sharon Pope and published in Stitchers World. Stitched on 32ct linen using DMC. Stitch count: 50w x 50h.
Completed 31 July 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Peony from Weeks Dye Works and Bretheren Blue from The Gentle Art. Stitch count: 79w x 79h.
Completed 2 Aug 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Whiskey from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 59w x 59h.
Completed 7 Aug 2008. Olympic rings designed by me (2008). Stitched on 32ct Cream Belfast Linen from Zweigart. The stitching is in DMC. This design was created for Stitching Olympics '08 on LiveJournal. Stitch count: 69w x 33h.
Completed 9 Aug 2008. Katherine Moser (2003) from Brown House Studio. Stitched on 28ct blue Solo Lugana from Silkweaver over one. The stitching in is Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art cottons. Stitch count: 81w by 80h.
Completed 10 Aug 2008. Stitching Olympics Bronze Medal (2008) designed by me. Stitched on 32ct Platinum linen from R&R using Weeks Dye Works Old Gold and Onyx. Stitch count: 23w x 26h.
Completed 11 Aug 2008. Stitching Olympics Silver Medal (2008) designed by me. Stitched on 32ct Platinum linen from R&R using Weeks Dye Works Gunmetal and Onyx Stitch count: 23w x 26h.
Completed 11 Aug 2008. Stitching Olympics Gold Medal (2008) designed by me. Stitched on 32ct Platinum linen from R&R using The Gentle Art Tarnished Gold and Weeks Dye Works Onyx. Stitch count: 23w x 26h.
Completed 11 Aug 2008. Valentine Heart by The Workbasket. Stitched on a random scrap using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art. Stitch count: 40w x 32h.
Completed 16 Aug 2008. August's "Seaside Sunshine" (2003) by Erica Michaels. Stitched on purpler 28ct Solo linen from Silkweaver suing Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art fibers. Stitch count: 41w x 58h.
Completed 17 August 2008. Two Turtle Doves (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 17 August 2008. Three French Hens (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 21 August 2008. A motif from Garden Stars (2006) by Ink Circles. Stitched on 32ct Light Mocha from Zweigart using Needle Necessities cotton for the purple and yellow and silk from the Caron Collection for the green. Stitch count: 39w x 39h.
Completed 22 August 2008. Four Calling Birds (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 22 August 2008. An excerpt from Halloween Hauntings in 101 Best-Loved Designs from Cross Stitch & Country Crafts (1996). Stitched on 32ct grey linen using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art floss. Stitch count: 50w x 50h.
Completed 2 September 2008. Five Golden Rings (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 6 September 2008. Six Geese (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 6 September 2008. A Selection from Mein Sampler by Eva Walters, published in Stitchers World Magazine. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on 32ct white linen. Stitch count: 49w x 49h.
Completed 11 September 2008. Seven Swans (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 14 September 2008. Eight Maids (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 26 September 2008. Excerpt from "Six Leaves in a Row" (2006) by Sam Sarah Design Studio. This was stitched using The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works threads for the Autumn Exchange from Fair Squares on blogger. Stitch count: 47w x 45h.
Completed 28 September 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Chrysanthemum from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 69w x 69h.
Completed 6 October 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Sarsparilla from The Gentle Art and Hazlenut from Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 65w x 65h.
Completed 22 October 2008. Autumn Minis (#101) by Waxing Moon Designs stitched on 32 ct linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count: 51w x 51h.
Completed 26 October 2008. Floral Blackwork Square (2001) by Laura Perin. Stitched using Weeks Dye Works threads over one. Stitch count: 82w x 82h.
Completed 9 November 2008. Quaker Odds (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in School Yard from The Gentle Art. Stitch count: 65w x 65h.
Completed 16 November 2008. Nine Ladies (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 22 November 2008. Ten Lords (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 27 November 2008. Thistle Manor (200?) by Blackbird Designs. This was stitched using DMC pearl cotton on 28ct Tutti Fruitie Jazlyn from Silkweaver. Stitch count: 75w x 92h.
Completed 27 November 2008. Snow Love (2007) from Heartstruck Friends by Midnight Stitching. This was stitched using Sampler Threads cotton 6 strand on 28ct Stawberry Milkshake Lugana from Silkweaver. Stitch count: 41w x 36h.
Completed 29 November 2008. Eleven Pipers (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 30 November 2008. Twelve Drummers (2007) by Erica Michaels. This was stitched using DMC cotton 6 strand on perforated paper. Stitch count: 56w x 56h.
Completed 30 November 2008. Freestyle projects using left over fibers from the Log Cabin Project.
Completed 15 December 2008. Sunny Day Cat - sorry no other copyright info is available. I'm a dope and threw it all away before I looked.
Completed 21 December 2008. Snow Day (2008) by Heart In Hand. Stitched on Zweigart 32 ct Antique White linen using left over cotton floss. Stitch count: 86w x 24h.
Completed 28 December 2008. Quaker Evens (2005) by The Workbasket stitched on a Limited Edition (tan) Silkweaver 36ct Edinburgh linen. The stitching is in Grecian Gold from The Gentle Art, and two other colors I can't remember. The green is a Weeks Dye Works color, and the red is a Gentle Art color. Stitch count: 77w x 77h.