2021.08.25 WIPs Wednesday

It's been a busy couple of weeks, I realized today I forgot to do a WIPs Wednesday post last week!  I work 4 days a week outside the home as a custom picture framer/bookkeeper, but I spend many hours creating and crafting for my #Etsy shop.  Lots of research this week for "Print on demand" services so I can add more merch with my own images!!  

New in the shop this week are the "Summer Scarf", "Square Doily", Sticker Plates for framed stitcheries, and the Queen's Jubilee 2022 commemorative souvenir tin with gold crown paperclips.

Coming soon...snoods and a new lacey collar!  Visit the shop and see if you find any new favorites!!

TheLadyKayDesigns.Etsy.com

Oh!  And a social media update...I started an Instagram page!!  @TheLadyKayDesigns 

I try to post once a day to all my social media (read: EXHAUSTING) but I am enjoying the hashtag
#BlackCatsOfInstagram!!  

Slainte Mhuth (Much Health)

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2021.04.21 WIPs Wednesday (but posted on Friday...oops!)

 

IHSW--April 2021

IHSW or International Hermit and Stitch Weekend always starts on the third Friday of the month.  It's a chance to lock yourself away and focus on your stitching for the weekend.  You can take part on your blog or via the Facebook page - IHSW on Facebook.

But as I work weekends, my stitching is confined to the evenings.  I started off with "Simplicity Vintage"

It's difficult to tell in this picture but those are not all the same color stitches.  There are blue stitches and then there are blended stitches which are made from using two different color threads in the needle, in this case the same blue with a dark gray.

Next I worked on "Letters From Hogwarts" which is a SYOA--Stitch Your Own Adventure.  It has a story written that as you read it you choose which path to follow and it gives you different items to include in your pattern.  I'm so far behind as many people have already completed their stitching of it.  But I'm following the Slytherin path in anticipation of gifting it to my favorite daughter.

On Saturday I worked on my HAED SK Maleficent.  She's been neglected since I messed up the 100 day challenge back in February when we had the winter storm and lost power.  But she's slowly progressing.

Saturday I had an outing with some wait time so I did a little stitching in the wild on the Plague Doctor.  He's on 14 count Aida so I can see this without my magnifying lamp, LOL!!  This makes for the perfect on the go WIP that I always carry.

Finally on Sunday I stitched on our first president, George Washington.  Although, after I took the picture I thought it might be Beethoven!!  We'll see how he turns out, I might have to rename him!!

That's a wrap on IHSW for April.  I look forward to seeing what May brings!!  Feel free to leave a comment or a link to your blog post below.  Until next month...Be Well!!

Slainte Mhuth (Much health)

Gifted Gorgeousness April 2021

 

The Gifted Gorgeousness SAL 2021 is hosted by Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching where you can find all the links to participating blog posts. The format is basically anything connected to the word "gift" is allowed, whether it was a gift TO you or is a gift FROM you.



This month I'm sharing my progress on the lovely Bumblebee which is stitched on 18 ct Aida named "Opal" by Mystic Fabrics and is a gift to a long time friend.

My beloved feline wanted to be in the picture, but I only allowed one paw!  The piece of blue paper is showing the password for this month's challenge posting in my stitchy FaceBook group.  It is coming to life beautifully!

Another update, this time on the Simplicity Vintage kit I received as a gift.

I chose to switch out the 14 ct white Aida that came with it and stitch instead on 18 ct Aida named "Veteris" by Mystic Fabrics so I won't need to stitch the background shading in the pattern.

Not a lot of variety this month, but I've been working on a test stitch that I can't reveal just yet.  Thanks for visiting and please leave a comment or a link to your post!

Until next month...Be Well!!

Slainte Mhuth!! (Much health)

2021.04.14 WIPs Wednesday

 

Gifted Gorgeousness March 2021

The Gifted Gorgeousness SAL 2021 is hosted by Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching where you can find all the links to participating blog posts. The format is basically anything connected to the word "gift" is allowed, whether it was a gift TO you or is a gift FROM you.  As this is the first month of my participation, I thought I'd share some of my WIPs (Work In Progress) that meet the criteria.

Bubbly Magic SAL by Highland Murr Blackwork

This lovely blackwork (but done in shades of green) is a gift to my daughter, Avalon.  She is a huge Harry Potter fan and claims membership in House Slytherin, hence the shades of green floss.  I began stitching this on a pre-stretched 6"x 6" 14 ct Aida on April 26, 2020.  

Bumblebee by Gentle Feather on Etsy

This beautifully detailed Bumblebee is stitched on 18 ct Aida named "Opal" by Mystic Fabrics and is a gift to a long time friend of 30+ years.  We met while working together at a credit union in the mid 1980s when we were both in our mid 20's.  We've kept in touch off and on throughout the years, but have reconnected through texting during the pandemic lockdown of 2020.  She resides a couple hours north of Portland out in the country of western Washington.  Stitching started on June 23, 2020.

Simplicity Vintage kit by Dimensions

The classic fashion style of this kit is why I added it to my Amazon wish list.  This is where my bestie and my Prince found it and had it sent to me for my birthday a couple years ago.  I chose to switch out the 14 ct white Aida that came with it and stitch instead on 18 ct Aida named "Veteris" by Mystic Fabrics so I won't need to stitch the background shading in the pattern.  I began stitching on October 6, 2020.

A Lady Named Ella by Ingleside Imaginarium

I haven't started this amazing pattern yet, but I always think of it in the gift category as I contacted a friend who does beading and makes jewelry to assist me in finding the perfect beads.  After discussing it and making decisions on colors, my friend wouldn't let me pay for the beads and gifted them to me instead!!  My plan is to clear a few of my WIPs this year and then begin on this stunning lady!!

So what do you think of my first post for Gifted Gorgeousness 2021?  Leave any comments or suggestions below and share any pics or a link to your post!

Until next month GG2021...Be Well!!

Slainte Mhuth (Much health)

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WIPs Wednesday 2021.01.27---and---First finish of the year!!

First finish of 2021
Sister Suffragette

by Summer House Stitche Workes

 

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WIPs Wednesday 2021.01.06 and the first New Start of 2021

New Start #1

HAED StoryKeep Maleficent

The storykeep (SK) is a certain section out of a larger pattern that is available through Heaven And Earth Designs or HAED.  A cross stitch and diamond painting company based on the Oregon Coast.  This company has made a name for itself with it's full coverage patterns of licensed artwork through both established and popular artists.  

2021 Beginnings

I begin 2021 with 45 WIPs

Name------date started

1. A Right Royal SAL 2018.06.26

2. Happy Halloween SAL 2018.10.13

3. Jane Austen SAL 2018.10.24

4.FoE Fandom SAL 208.11.21

5. Mythical Medieval Mansion SAL 2018.11.23

6. GoT Banners & Castles 2019.01.03

7. Temperature Tracker 2019.01.05

8. Temperature Tracker 2019.01.10

9. FoE 20th Century Books SAL 2019.01.08

10. U.S. Marine Corps Logo 2019.01.09

11. Linen & Threads Mystery 2019 SAL 2019.01.11

12. Marvel Heroes 2019.01.14

13. Henry VIII 2019.02.15

14. 2019 Drawlloween 2019.09.10

15. Twelve Days of Christmas 2019.12.25

16. Letters from Hogwarts SYOA 2020.01.01

17. Tudor Maiden 2020.01.20

18. HAED Mini Warriors Red 2020.02.01

19. George Washington 2020.02.17

20. The Happy Couple 2020.02.20

21. Eye of Newt 2020.03.02

22. Plague Doctor 2020.03.18

22. HAEDCon 2020 name badge 2020.04.23

23. Ingredients 2020.04.23

24. Bubbly Magic Blackwork SAL 2020.04.26

25. I am SHERlocked 2020.04.28

26. Fleur d’Orleans 2020.05.12

27. Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble 2020.05.16

28. King 2020.05.21

29. Moon and Stars 2020.06.18

30. Dragonfly Watch 2020.06.20

31. Bumblebee 2020.06.23

32. Representation Matters 2020.06.27

33. Notre Dame Cathedral 2020.07.01

34. Once Upon A Midnight Dreary 2020.07.19

35. Queen 2020.08.13

36. Sister Suffragette 2020.08.19

37. Mackintosh Rose 2020.09.20

38. LDS Pandemic 2020.09.24

39. Simplicity Vintage 2020.10.06

40. Tardis Christmas 2020.11.02

41.Tea and Cake SAL 2020.11.02

42. World Landmarks 2020.11.04

43. Christmas Santa Train 2020.11.23

44. Thanksgiving Ornament 2020.11.23

45. Alpha Paris Women Fashion 2020.12.31