39. Cherished Stitches Potions, Brews and Spells

Potions, Brews and Spells by Cherished Stitches

Stitched on 28 count Moondust evenweave from Crafty Kitten

From Just Cross Stitch Hallowe'en Ornie Special 2016

I just stitched the top portion of this long thin band sampler.

38. Brooke's Books Senor Sugar Skull

Senor and Senorita Sugar Skull by Brooke's Books

Stitched on 14 count perforated paper.

Finished as fridge magnets.

Gift for my niece and her fiance.

37. Brooke's Books Senorita Sugar Skull

Senor and Senorita Sugar Skull by Brooke's Books

Stitched on 14 count perforated paper.

Finished as fridge magnets.

Gift for my niece and her fiance.

36. Ink Circles Ghostly Mandala

Ghostly Mandala by Ink Circles

From Just Cross Stitch Hallowe'en Ornie Special 2014

stitched on 32 count Autumnal Woodland by Crafty Kitten using B5200

The original was charted using variegated thread on white fabric

35. Lucie Heaton Bad Bat Fairy

Bad Bat Fairy inspired by Lucie Heaton

stitched on 28 count lilac linen

Bad Fairies was the September theme for the Hallowe'en Ornie SAL.

I converted Lucie's design using silks and DMC.

Here is the original design for comparison:

34. Just Nan Counting Bats

Counting Bats by Just Nan

Stitched on 28 count lilac linen

I stitched one band per month for the 2016 Hallowe'en Ornie SAL

I used a skeleton charm from Pink Cat Charms and Crafts

33. Forget-Me-Not in Stitches 1862 Snowflake

stitched on 28 count Millenium Blue evenweave

1862 Snowflake by Forget-Me-Not in Stitches from JCS Christmas Ornie Special 2010

I used silver thread instead of beads around the outside and didn't use the petite white beads charted.

You can see the shape of the snowflake much better without them.

On the Winter Wonderland Tree