Caielle & Cadiera, a new source of free designs

 

Caielle & Cadiera

One must sign up to receive the newsletter to have the free designs sent to them in a downloadable pattern.  This designer has a fresh and different style which is appealing. I have added this site to the free design list on the left side of this blog.

Free Cross Stitch Patterns at Avenue Cross Stitch

 

Free Cross Stitch Patterns - Avenue Cross Stitch

I have added a new link to the freebie list to the left.  Nice cheerful colors and all full crosses!

Projects three, two yet to be and one in progress you will see!

Here is how my WIP Gloria designed by Patricia Andrle looks at this moment.  Stitching it is a slow process as every full cross has a blending filament in it.  I try to twist, straighten, drag and position the filament to show on the top leg of the X.  It happens maybe 3 out of every 4 stitches.  I know I say this every time but I love how this design looks as it is stitched.  Somedays I find it a drudgery but most days it is a joy to pick it up.

I joined a Facebook group I really like called "Cross Stitch For Believers in Christ".  It is a smaller group but I like it.  I am not hesitant to show my love of my Father, creator of all that is and will be.  It is a joy to share that with other like minded ladies.  I did jump in with both feet by sharing spiritual free designs I found.  I also have organized a stitch along of Mary's Sampler.  It is a free design from Plum Street Samplers.  There are maybe a half dozen on the group who will start stitching it this Sunday January 22, 2022.  Here is a link and a picture of this lovely design.

Mary’s Sampler– Plum Street Samplers

Here is the link to the color key: Mary’s Sampler Key – Plum Street Samplers

I have also kitted a traveling project to occupy my time while I wait.  My mother is having cataract surgery done on her eyes.  She will have several appoints and I have chosen an easy one color project to work on.  

I will be using Silkweaver's Signature Series 28ct linen in the color "Antique Mauve".  The floss I chose was Nina's Threads in "Old Lace". Love both colors and it should be easy to pick up and put away in waiting rooms.  I have no idea how I will finish it once done but "Homemade" is love incarnate.

Well that is it for now.  I will show particulars on Mary's Sampler once the stitch along begins.  So for now, keep cozy and warm as you stitch, stitch, stitch.

 

$51.31 in shameful consumer driven spending spree!

Artecy Cross Stitch

Cardinals and Holly from Artecy cost $6.96!

Just Nan "Spider Moon" was $14.39 with $3.49 shipping. Just Cross Stitch 2020 & 2021 Ornament issues $17.98 plus $3.49 shipping.

Sweet Wing Studio

Let Heaven and Nature Sing cost $6.00.

Shamefully I admit to spending $51.31 for stash in the past 2 weeks.

 

Gloria by Patricia Andrle and my progress and thoughts so far!

So my best friend forever and I Skyped today and I took some photos of my Gloria progress. Just a reminder about this piece, I started "Gloria" designed by Patricia Andrle on November 27, 2021. This chart can be found in the Cross Stitch and Country Craft magazine issue November/December 1995.  I was Skyping with my bestie Leslie when I started it.  I am using the called for colors of DMC floss and Kreinik metallics on 28 count Lugana fabric in Opalescent White.  This is a stunning design and we both agree Patricia Andrle is one of both of our FAVORITE designers of all time.

This is the beginning of the wording.  This image does a fairly good job of showing how the metallic blending filament is stunning in EVERY stitch.  It is not in the backstitching.  You can see how the opalessence fabric adds to the overall effect of majestic medieval feel of this design.

The border motifs and these motifs to the right of the "O" remind me of crown jewel gems.  The backstitching just defines them.  The grey crystal type shape of the corners in the far right motif have no backstitching however that just adds to the ethereal feel of ice crystals.  I love it.

Here is even a closer image of these motifs.  I have 3 more to stitch in this row before I get to the right border.  If you look at the gold motif on the left the inner red looks like it deepens to a deep, deep garnet when in fact the back stitching gives it that illusion.  Actually the center is a black +, it is stunning.

The above is a photo of the photo in the actual magazine just as a reminder of the entire design finished. It absolutely does not do justice to the real beauty of the design.

I have stitched on it every day since I started.  I did miss 2 days, December 25th and 26th.  I have managed to obtain my daily stitching goal of one complete motif size area of stitching each day I stitch.  The going is made slow by the Kreinik and I have fought with that blending filament several days.  I am thrilled with my progress and how stunning the design is and have enjoyed every minute I have worked on it.