You can find Narnia in my Etsy shop here: Narnia or at your favorite LNS! You may be looking for a lion on this design, since I named it Narnia, but in fact, I named it Narnia because the inspiration came from a wardrobe I saw in an antique store in San Antonio, Texas. That is the last of the images you can see here. … Continue reading Narnia
There are so many amazing Ukrainian designers on Etsy, but I know that sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and how to find them. I decided to compile a list of some of the Ukrainian Cross Stitch designers who really stood out to me, but there are more! StitchyPrincess –https://etsy.me/3aPfT4W MiKaStitchDesign – https://etsy.me/2VVJVNs OhMyStitchesShop – https://etsy.me/2YqUA4J MiyaStitch – https://etsy.me/2vtRqDh PatternsSAStitch – https://etsy.me/36m3JhI NataleeAlexDIY – https://etsy.me/3CV90wQ LKACrossStitch – https://etsy.me/35tWKbC 2x2StitchArt … Continue reading Ukrainian Cross Stitch Designers on Etsy
Hello my dear friend! Jan, of Jan Hicks Creates here, and we have come to the end of my Holiday Gift Extravaganza for 2021. It has been a wonderful two weeks of sharing, laughing, crying and yes, giving. As I am sure you know, my thoughts, and questions, this year centered around my new home, and what home means to me and to each of … Continue reading Holiday Gift Extravaganza 2021 – My Gift to You
I decided to add my own little offering to the #bewellandstitch free patterns various designers have released. Charted in both DMC and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, I hope this little design helps you find a little peace and tranquillity as we go through these very uncertain days. Design size is 85 x 35. Know that I am sending you love and peace and joy as … Continue reading Be Well Cross Stitch Pattern
I have been asked to help host the Bloomtopia Fundraiser Stitch Along by Fat Quarter Shop. They have done quilting ones for a number of years and have decided to add a cross stitch fundraiser this year as well. Every year, they do these stitch alongs to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas. I am thrilled to have been asked … Continue reading Bloomtopia Fundraiser Stitch Along by Fat Quarter Shop
Started working on Shades of Gold by Northern Expressions Needlearts after reskeining the large skeins of silk from Missus Sedas into smaller, more mangeable skeins for stitching. Two new Flosstubers to check out:CreatedtoCreateBH – has great multi-media ideas for finishing cross stitchCynthia Brew Creates – is a fairly new cross stitcher and has jumped in with both feet. Lots of lovely projects. And now, my … Continue reading Jan Hicks Creates – Flosstube #50 – Cross Stitch WIP Parade for Stitch Maynia 2019
Flosstube #49 Concerned about climate change and the effect it’s having on our world? I have come across an organization that has put out a call for people to contribute to adding to the understanding and knowledge of climate change, using knitting or crochet as a medium to create a visual representation. This organization, called the Tempestry Project, has teamed up with the National Parks … Continue reading Jan Hicks Creates – Flosstube #49
Flosstube #46 Michelle Bendy Stitchy -Remember to find Michelle Garrette and subscribe to her new channel Double the Stitchy Fun – thisnanastitches – Tamara and me chatting and stitching from opposites ends of the country! WindyBay – Doris, fairly new to Flosstube Mike’s crazy kitchen – video of making chili and watch for his video on how to make yogurt in the Instant Pot. Coming … Continue reading Jan Hicks Creates – Flosstube #46
Check out CZookStitch and her wonderful fabric choice for Harbor Haven. It’s going to be magnificent! Flosstube #45 Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends.” – Aberjhani A review of my Birthday Bash 2019 new starts: Aloha – 28 ct = 2 over 2 using same hand-dyed blue as Harbor Haven. Pattern can be found in April … Continue reading Flosstube #45
Slowly making progress on several of my BAPs (Big-ass Projects!) and my little WIPs, too. Check out this week’s YouTube video here. Flosstube Channels to check out: Stitching in Doo DahFiber Talk This week’s projects: Grateful Hearts – this week saw a little more progress on the one over one block. (This chart is from 2000. I don’t know if it is still in print. … Continue reading Jan Hicks Creates – Flosstube #43
