07. Just Nan Christmas Star

 

Just Nan Christmas Star Freebie

Stitched on 32 count Twilight Blue linen

Backed with dark blue felt

I changed the beads and metallic from gold to crystal and silver.

06. Just Nan Christmas Rose

Just Nan - Christmas Rose freebie

Stitched on 32 count Antique White evenweave

using the recommended DMC.

I changed the beaded hearts to satin stitch hearts

Reverse

05. Drawn Thread Spot of Spring

The Drawn Thread - Spot of Spring

Stitched on 35 count Country Mocha Linen

04. Nora Corbett Alphabet Fairy M

Nora Corbett Alphabet Fairy M

Stitched on 32 count Sunlit Heath Murano from Crafty Kitten

I used the recommended Crescent Colours except for:

Lettuce Leaf which is a bright green and was supposed to be the lighter colour in the M.  

Instead I blended DMC 927 and 928.  

DMC Blanc for the wings instead of Cloud

DMC 954 for the skin instead of Cobbled Peach

DMC 356 for the backstitch on the skin

Kreinik 014 for the dangling sparklies

03. Amint Kipatten Tiny Heart

Tiny Heart by Amint Kipatten

Stitched on 32 count Pink Linen

Finished into a low-sew cube

02. The Workbasket Fox Forest

The Workbasket - Fox Forest

stitched on 32 count Light Khaki linen

I used the DMC conversion and changed some of the colours to suit the fabric.

I also zig-zagged the border instead of two solid lines.

The following photos shows the fabric colour more accurately.

Framed in a simple wooden frame from a charity shop.

£1 bargain!

01. JBW Antique Christmas Trees

JBW Antique Christmas Trees

Stitched over one on 32 count white linen

I used the DMC conversion and changed the alphabet to DMC 3722

The following photo shows some coins for scale:

L-R: 1 penny, 1 pfenning, 5 centimes, 1 cent

45. Drawn Thread Spot of Winter

The Drawn Thread - Spot of Winter

Stitched on 35 count Country Mocha linen

44. Primitive Hare Christmas Cubes

The Primitive Hare - Christmas Cubes

Stitched on 35 count Country Mocha linen

Finished as a set of "low-sew" cubes

43. Just Nan Ghastly Ghostly Ghouls

Just Nan - Ghastly Ghostly Ghouls

Stitched on 28 count lilac linen

42. Lizzie*Kate Sampling Hallowe'en

Sampling Hallowe'en by Lizzie*Kate

Stitched on 28count lilac linen

mostly using recommended DMC

The ghost charm was included with the chart.

41. Teresa Wentzler Byzantine Ornament III

Byzantine Ornament III by Teresa Wentzler

I made the same changes to this Ornie as I did with #1 and #2

I stitched on 28 count burgundy linen.  

I used the yellows as charted but changed the accent colour to DMC 321 and all the backstitch to DMC's gold 5284.  

I also changed the beads to 42011.

Byzantine Ornament I

Byzantine Ornament II

40. Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Hallowe'en Town

Hallowe'en Town by Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Stitched on 28 count Moondust evenweave by Crafty Kitten

I only stitched a portion of this longer design

 Frame detail:

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