Dance....Part 2

It is 90% completed! 5 skeins of DMC 3750 has stitched on it.

I am awaiting arrival of DMC 3895 to complete this piece. I am being very desperate, tracking the delivery status daily :)

Design: Dance by Jerry Roupe
Fabric: 32ct Belfast White Linen
Thread: DMC

2017 Finishes (Photo heavy)

Washed and cleaned all my 2017 finishes thus far before sending for framing.

Love all the plants, trees and little animals of this design.

Design: And A Forest Grew by Rosewood Manor
Fabric: 32ct Lambswool Linen
Thread: DMC

I bought this Prairie Schooler's design years back, it reminded my childhood time while stitching it.

Design: Little Red Riding Hood by Prairie Schooler
Fabric: 32ct Lambswool Linen
Thread: DMC

Completed this stitching within a month time. The little flower button is just too cute!

Design: Green Flip by Lizzie Kate
Fabric: 32ct Belfast Platinum Linen
Thread: DMC

Another Prairie Schooler's design, which i think just nice for coming X'mas decoration.

Design: Christmas Tree Farm by Prairie Schooler
Fabric: 32ct Lambswool Linen
Thread: DMC

Jerry Roupe....Dance

I have not been blogging for years, however it does not stop me from being a prolific stitcher :)

I am working on Jerry Roupe's design, that designed in 1950's or 1960's. Know more about Jerry Roupe here.

北欧の妖精トムテ by Jerry Roupe

Jerry Roupe has been recognized in 1960's due to her popular design Tomteparaden. I will keep this as my future project.

Popular Design Piece by Jerry Roupe -  Tomteparaden

For now, I am stitching Dance. As you may noticed, 2 of the Santa are "naked" :P They should be in DMC 3985. It is one of the new color floss of DMC, it is unfortunate that this color floss is not available in Malaysia yet. I am ordering online from an online stitch shop from Singapore, Cross Stitch Joy. Hope able to receive it ASAP :)

Fabric: 32ct Belfast White Linen

Thread: DMC

Completed Season Row

I have been busy stitching on Summer Row after Crystal Christmas, in order to complete the entire season row collection by Bent Creek.

Design: Summer Row by Bent Creek #BC1084
Fabric: 28ct Sapphire Linen
Thread: DMC

My most favourite part in this design - the little red crab!

And now I have the all four in special wooden box frame!

Spring Row

Autumn Row

Winter Row

Crystal Christmas.....Completed!

After about two and half years of stitching, I finally finished Crystal Christmas in late January. It is considered as one of my "huge" project like Eastern Treasures.

And now, I would like to present you the completed Crystal Christmas.......without the designated Mill Hill Crystal Treasure, but replaced with Swarovski crystal star pendant :)

Design: Crystal Christmas © Mirabilia
Fabric: 32ct Belfast White Linen
Thread: DMC, Kreinik Metalic, Raiwbow Gallery
Bead: Mill HIll

How could you resist the gorgeous snow angle who is holding with 3 draped bead roping on hands? Let alone the chorus of fa-la-la-la-la's making your heart burst out.

The Mill Hill gold petite glass beads really made the dress stand out well.

To be frank, I feel so relieved after finishing this piece of work. I am still considering if I should start the Angel Proclamation, which has been claimed as companion to Crystal Christmas. I bought this design years back and yet it is still sitting quietly in my stash.

Hillside Travelers Done!

Hillside Travelers has finally been done. It took me a lot more time than I have planned. I was hoping this could be done within 2 weeks, but in the end it took way longer than expected. It is my bad to abandon it in a box :(

Design: Hillside Travelers © LHN
Fabric: 32ct Permin Linen -  Amber
Thread: DMC

Now, I will have to concentrate on Crystal Christmas! Till then, enjoy stitching......

Book Haul Part 1

I have been meaning to share this book haul for like a month ago, and here it is!

As many of you may know that I am truly, exceptionally, very much fond of French cross stitch designs. And I was so lucky to find these book in Japanese version, which relatively cheaper compare to the original French version.

(L) Ma Mercerie Au Point De Croix by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin
(R) Abecedaires Au Point De Croix by Veronique Enginger

I am first introduced to DMC Color Variations Floss by Marie-Anne with these fantastic designs.

Biscornu aux boutons

Le cahier de la couturiere

La couture

These petite decorative items designed by Veronique Enginger are good to be filled in every corner of the house.

Cubes illustres

Coeurs parfumes

Crystal Christmas.....Is Back Finally

As what the title said, yes....Crystal Christmas is back after long MIA! 

A lot has happened over the last two and half years. I went back to corporate world after stop for almost three years, but quit after working only half year. Then run a child enrichment center, closed down after getting pregnant. My baby girl is getting 3 month old, feel like going back to corporate world again. LOL.....

I stitched quite a bit during my second trimester. I seriously thought that I could finish this piece before the baby born. Oh well.....Just too uneasy. Especially with a 4 year old cheeky boy around. Nevertheless, there is a progress I would like to present to you.

 More hard works to be done on this part, as there is a missing angel on the left :)

Part I

I have issue to look for the Star charm to be stitched on top of the X'mas tree. Apparently, this charm has stop from producing. Oh well....I have to look for its repl

Part II

Look at the two dancing angels. They are just too adorable!

Dancing Angels