Nautical Fence - Finished!

Stitched the last X in the sand last night (just before midnight).  The buttons are not attached yet - just laid on top to show placement.  I've loved this pattern since I first laid eyes on it and it was a pleasure to stitch.

I did something different with the sand section on the bottom.  Inspired by one of the members of my stitch group, I stitched it diagonally instead of horizontally.  I think it gives the sand a nice texture (and it made a neat pattern on the back!).

Nautical Fence

Raise The Roof Designs

Nautical Fence - Progress

The mermaid comes next!

Nautical Fence
Raise the Roof Designs

Nautical Fence - Progress

2/5 done!

Nautical Fence
Raise the Roof Designs

Day 21 of 31

It's a fencepost and a lighthouse! And the mermaid will have little booby buttons!

Nautical Fence
Raise the Roof

Raise the Roof WIP

A little late on posting this WIP photo. It's from 2/22.



This is part one of Needlework Accessories For Dummies by Raise the Roof Designs. I'll be attending a class with Raise the Roof in July and I can't wait!!

Final 2010 finishes

I've got a few finishes from 2010 to share. They were all Christmas gifts (two of which were not given to the receivers yet... argh!).

First we've got Nickademus by Raise the Roof Designs from the 2010 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I followed Vonna's finishing tutorial to put it together.



Next, I stitched Herb Garden by Little House Needleworks. The colors aren't great in this photo. The fabric is lavender. I love the little bees and their swirly trail.



Finally, I have JBW Designs' French Country Cat. I changed the floss color to GAST Harvest Moon. My friend has a huge white and orange cat and I wanted it to resemble her cat.