Final Finish pics for 2019

Here is what I stitched in 2019.  I did cross stitching and also a bit of crocheting.

 With these last 4 pics I think that wraps up my stitching for the year.  I had 20 finishes...mostly small, but a finish is a finish!!  Can you tell I like Prairie Schooler Santas?? Will try to get more stitched throughout the next year.  All of my annual Schooler Santas are stitched on 25 ct. mushroom Lugana 1 over 1.

Santa with Cardinal

St. Nicholas II

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1992

Prairie Schooler Santa 1987

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1987

Prairie Schooler Santa 1990

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1990

Prairie Schooler Santa 1999

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1999

Thanks for stopping by!  Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year!

A Few More Finishes

I feel like I am so behind with adding pics of my recent finishes!  I've been so busy with...everything!  I'll try to put them in the order that they were stitched.

Santa's Train (part 2)

Ibex Designs

c. 1970's ??

I stitched part 1 a while ago and it can be seen on this post.

 This ornament I stitched for my daughter and SIL for 2019...it is displayed on the backing fabric which has gold sparkles which isn't picked up in the photo:

Christmas Tree

Elizabeth's Designs/JCS Ornaments 2005

c. 2005

This one is for my 5 year old granddaughter who is really into princesses! It looks like an angel with the wings, but the dress and wand and color is all princess to her!!  Also on the backing fabric.

Christmas Magic

Charlotte's Web Needlework/ JCS Ornaments 2010

c. 2010

This cutie is for my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter.  It looks so cute with the snowflakes, beads and the wee red button nose!  Also on the backing fabric.

 Santa's Buddies

Angel Stitchin/JCS Ornaments 2009

c. 2009

I managed to get a bit of crocheting done as well.  These are little purses and the stitch is dragon scale, I believe.  Turned out kinda cute.

This one I stitched for daughter and SIL, as they have moved back to the beach!  This was a fun little stitch.  The shell was one I'd found along the Galveston shore during the spring.  It's mounted on a weathered wooden piece that fit perfectly!  It can be hung or be a stand up.

To The Beach and Back

Needle Bling Designs

c. 2017

Well, that's probably enough for now...I have some more pics to add for 2019...will be back with them to get caught up for the year!!

Fall Stitching

Ahhh! Fall!! I've done a bit of stitching...small pieces to finish into wee pillows for the bowl.

After the Alaska cruise we were only home for a few days before leaving once again!  This time to see DD, SIL, and the beautiful granddaughters!!!  They just recently moved back to CA from Denver so our drive was not as long.  We spent a couple of nights in Las Vegas on the way!  Always a fun place to visit. This time Hubby surprised me with show tickets to Chippendales!  It was fun!  I wasn't the oldest gal there and he wasn't the only guy!  There were at least 5 others!

October Curls

Bent Creek

18 ct. vintage mocha Aida

2 over 1

Blessed Be

Plum Pudding Needleart

c. 2007

18 ct. khaki Davos

2 over 1

For this one I used Carol's thread substitutions for the crow, border and pumpkin, EXCEPT I used 977 instead of 976 for the lighter shade in pumpkin.  The 976 just wasn't enough of a contrast.  I'm happy with it! This was a free design some years ago.

A Bit of Trip Stitching

We have just returned from a 2 week Alaskan cruise.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous! We had rain for about 2 hours while we were on land and it rained one day at sea.  It was nice during the day but the nights were very cool, especially with the wind on deck. So...while on the ship, I found some quiet spots and did some stitching!  I stitched the Santa, and got most of Halloween done.  I put the last few stitches in last night on the flag design.  The light was very bright when I got these pics and the fabric is a little washed out.  Colors are really warmer/darker. I don't stitch on aida often, but for trips, it is wonderful!!

Red Stand-Up Santa from Santa Moon Book # 53

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1995

18 ct. vintage aida

2 over 1

Halloween

Cottage Garden Samplings

c. 2012

18 ct. ivory aida

2 over 1

This is called Flag City and the original has Flag City stitched where I put Old Glory.  I had seen it sometime back on a blog or somewhere that had Old Glory instead and liked it better.
EDIT:  OOPS...I see an away waste knot near the "z".  I need to remove it and insert another picture!!!

Flag City

 La-D-Da

c. ?

22 ct. ivory hardanger

1 over 1

A Little More Stitching

Mini Sampler

The Sweetheart Tree

c. 1989

30 ct. linen

2 over 2

Christmas Pine and Hearts

Samplers from the Heart/Jill Siegler

c. 1986

28 ct. mystery evenweave

2 over 2

These two were started ages ago and have just been sitting in one of my boxes of WIPs.  Now they are finished!  Woohoo!  The top one will probably bee finished into a little pillow cover for a small pillow for use on my bench in the kitchen.  The 2nd will be finished into some sort of ornament.  

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Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Sue Hillis Designs

Cross Stitch and Country Crafts - July/August 1993

c. 1993

28 ct. Jobelan
2 over 2

I did all of the stitching on this in 2016, except for the dove and branch. Pulled it out and finished it a couple of evenings ago.  Not sure why I didn't do it with the rest of the stitching... ???I love the design and the colors!

Faith

Faith

Little Sheep Virtue - #5

Little House Needleworks

c. 2013

32 count linen

2 over 2

I just love these sheep designs! This is the 4th one that I've stitched, and I have another one kitted up.  One day I'll have them all completed and in my display bowl...

... thy faith hath made thee whole.   Mark 10:52

Just Flying By!

Royal Butterfly (I)

Just Nan

c. 1993

2 over 2 on 32 count linen

This turned out so pretty on the mystery blue linen that has been in my stash for a long while.  Not sure the color name, but it is from Zweigart. And, the best part, it only took a few days to stitch!

Anonymous Women Sampler

Anonymous Women Sampler

C. Daly

Sheepish Designs

c. 1986

36 ct. Summer Khaki

1 over 2

Another oldie completed!  I just love all the old Sheepish Designs, and am slowly working my way through them...