Green finishes and a red start!

 I now have 3 Shamrock finishes from the 1998 Curtis Boehringer mini chart 3 For $2.  The first finish was "March". 

The second was Shamabet! 

The silk floss is white Silks For You and the fabric is 28-count hand dyed Cashel in the color "Lagoon".

The 3rd and last design in the mini leaflet is Shamwreath.

The fabric is called "Surf" from the now defunct "Dye Is Cast" is the company.  I used DMC Flower Thread in 2501 and 2503.  The flower thread is no longer available but I love stitching with it.  I started this on February 2nd and finished it on February 15th.

These 3 finishes have yet to be fully finished but I am delighted with them.  I have just started on the 2023 free design from Pineberry Lane, "V is for Valentine".  It is pictured below.

The chart can be found here: https://www.pineberrylane.com   I am stitching it on 28 count cashel linen in the color toasted almond.  I am using the Gentle Arts floss in "Schoolhouse Red".

Happy Stitching my lovelies!

A Shamrock Sampler & Supplies For A Wanna Start

 

I started a new Curtis Boehringer St. Patrick's Day design from the small leaflet which also housed my March finish.  This design is the alphabet which are stitched into the shape of a shamrock.  I am stitching it on a 28-count hand dyed Cashel in the color "Lagoon".  I love the color which is a lovely "bluey" green with a bit of brown swirled in. It has been in my fabric stash for years. The floss I chose is Silks 4 You in white.  Haven't got much done but will be stitching thru the Bills/Bengals game.  I want to see who my beloved CHIEFS will play.

So, I pulled out this gorgeous Rosewood Manor design called "Something Blue" which was in my Lifetime Stitching Box.  It has been on my stitching mind for a few months.  Well, I broke down and ordered the Picture This Plus "Alchemy" fabric in 28 count Cashel. 123 Stitch did not have it in Lugana.  I also ordered the 15 skeins of Weeks Dyed Works "Parchment" cotton floss that it calls for.  The photo on the leaflet is gorgeous and we all know that these photos never do the actual piece justice, so I am stoked.  Oh, I used Christmas money I received to pay for it. 

Tomorrow, I plan on washing up and pressing the March design I just finished.  I like to do those kind of things when hubby is at work.  Have lovely stitching moments this week my stitching friends.