2020 Goals

Things I would like to start:

1.  Flowers and Lace by Kooler Design Studio  started 1/1/2020
2.  Before the Fall by Tempting Tangles
3.  Creation by Tempting Tangles started 2/29/2020
4.  Brookes Books Advent Calendar
5.  Christmas Ball by Pakhomova Viktoriia
6.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers by Lesley Teare started 1/17/2020  Finished 12-5-2020
7.  Gloria by Tempting Tangles  started 1/27/2020
8.  London by Thea Gouverneur
9.  Christmas Mandala by Passion Ricamo  started 3/1/2020 
10.  Nativity Berry by Erica Michaels  2/2/2020
11.  Dance By The Light of the Moon by The Nebby Needle started 1/2/2020
12.  God in my Garden by Tempting Tangles  started 5/8/2020  Finished 6/20/2020
13.  Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs Started 11-7-2020

WIPs I would like to finish:

1.  12 Berries of Christmas by Erica Michaels  Finished 7-18-2020
2.  O Holy Night by Heaven and Earth Designs
3.  Amazing Marie Antionette's Rose Garden Caleidoscope by Chatelaine Designs
4.  Watermeadows Garden by Tempting Tangles
5.  Quakers in France by Tempting Tangles
6.  Quakers in England by Tempting Tangles
7.  Quakers in Japan by Tempting Tangles
8.  May the Force Be With You by Andrew Read

SALs I am following

7.  A year of Blackwork by Peppermint Purple (email)
8.  Keep Calm and Stitch
9.  Au Point de Croix
10.  Le Amiche di Cecilia (email)
11.  God in my Garden by Tempting Tangles
12.  Quakers in Scotland by Tempting Tangles


Actual Starts

1.  Flowers and Lace by Kooler Designs 1-1-2020   Finished 12-5-2020
2.  Dance By The Light Of The Moon by The Nebby Needle 1-2-2020  Finished 1-5-2020
3.  Birds and Blackwork by Lesley Teare 1-14-2020
4.  Blooming Bouquets - Thankful by Jeanette Douglas 1-23-2020  Finished 4-30-2020
5.  Gloria by Tempting Tangles 1-26-2020
6.  Nativity Berry by Erica Michaels 2-2-2020 Finished 2-6-2020
7.  Jungle Baby by Imaginating 2-9-2020  Finished 2-23-2020
8.  Stitcher's Favorite Fob by The Sweetheart Tree 2-26-2020  Finished 2-27-2020
9.  Brown Bird Biscornu 2-26-2020  Finished 6-28-2020
10.  Creation by Tempting Tangles 2-29-2020
11.  Xmas Mandala by Passione Ricamo 3-1-2020  Finished 3-10-2020
12.  Count Your Blessings by Blackberry Lane 3-4-2020  Finished 3-5-2020
13.  NeedlePrint & Play Alphabet Art P by Just Another Button Company 3-25-2020 Finished 3-25-2020
14.  A Study in Blue by Sue Hillis Designs 3-26-2020  Finished 3-28-2020
15.  I'd Rather Bee Stitching Biscornu by The Bee Cottage 3-28-2020  Finished 3-31-2020
16.  Kringles by Little House Needlework on 30 ct Parisian Grey by Access Commodities 4-1-2020
17.  Christmas Snowflake by Shannon Christine Designs.  4-30-2020   Finished 7-11-2020
18.  God in my Garden SAL by Tempting Tangles 5-8-2020  Finished 6-20-2020
19.  Be Still And Know by My Big Toe 5-25-2020  Finished 5-25-2020
20.  Giving Thanks by Little House Needleworks 5-28-2020  Finished 6-4-2020
21.  Santa Basket 2003 Cross Stitch Christmas started 5-30-2020  Finished 6-1-2020
22.  Beach Wedding Started 4-20-2020
23.  The Last Supper started 7-21-2020
24.  Gentle hears make Christmas heavenly started 7-24-2020  Finished 7-27-2020
25.  United We Stand by Blackbird Designs started 7-27-2020 
26.  Coming to America by With Thy Needle and Thread started 9-6-2020  Finished 11-4-2020
27.  Mayflower Rose Ornament by Heart's Ease Exemplar Workes started 11-13-2020 Finished 11-15-2020
28.  Anniversaries of the Heart Series by Blackbird DesignsStarted 11-7-2020
29.  Frosty's Night Out by Blackbird Designs Started 11-18-2020
30.  After the Roses by Ink Circles Started 12-25-2020


Actual Finishes

1.  Dance By The Light Of The Moon by The Nebby Needle  1-5-2020



2.  Blue Bird by Douglas Designs 1-6-2020



3.  Teapot by Douglas Designs 1-8-2020



4.  Goldfish by Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch designs book.  1-9-2020



5.  Yellow Rose by Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs book. 1-10-2020



6.  Moose Joy by Angel Stitchin'  2019 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 32 count white linen over 2  1-12-2020



7.  Santa and his sack from Zweigart leaflet called Whimsical Santas stitched on 40 ct. linen over two.  2-12-2020



8.  Reindeer Mini-hoop by The Vermillion Stitchery from the book of Christmas Cheer.  Stitched on 40 count over two white linen.  2-13-2020



9.  Flower Basket from Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs stitched on 32 count white fabric over two 1-13-2020



10.  Birds and Blackwork SAL part 1 stitched on 28 count white fabric over two by Lesley Teare, January portion 1-17-2020



11.  Red Stocking Collection II by JBW Designs house stitched on 28 count white fabric over two 1-18-2020



12.  Red Stocking Collection II by JBW Designs Hearts stitched on 28 count white fabric over two 1-19-2020



13.  Christmas Cardinal by Stoney Creek from 2016 JCS Ornament Issue  stitched on 32 count natural linen over two 1-22-2020



14.  A Partridge in a Pear Tree from 2019 Winter Stoney Creek Magazine  stitched on 28 count white fabric over two 1-22-2020



15.  Sail Away by Mill Hill Kits stitched on 32 count ice blue fabric over two 1-24-2020



16.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers SAL by Lesley Teare on 28 count white fabric over 2  finished 2-2-2020



17.  Nativity Berry by Erica Michaels on 32 count Nocturne over two using the recommended threads.  Finished 2-6-2020



18.  Christmas Bullfinch by Punochka from 2019 JCS Ornament issue  stitched on 40 count natural linen over two.  Finished  2-7-2020



19.  Blue Snowman by The Little Stitcher from 2016 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 40 count natural linen over two.  Finished 2-7-2020



20.  Two turtle doves from 2019 Winter Stoney Creek Magazine stitched on 28 count white evenweave over two.  Finsished 2-8-2020



21.  Jungle Baby by Imaginating stitched on 26 ct. antique white linen over two.  Finished 2-23-2020





22.  Stitcher's Favorite Fob by The Sweetheart Tree, stitched on 32 count Platinum linen over two.  Front and back.  Finished 2-27-2020




23.  Count Your Blessings by Blackberry Lane stitched on 40 count light mocha over two.  Finished 3-4-2020





24.  Christmas Mandala by Passion Ricamo stitched on 40 count natural linen over two.  Finished 3-10-2020



25.  Peace Pin Button 2012 by Jeanette Douglas Designs 2012 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 40 ct. light mocha over two (with the lettering over one) Finished 3-11-2020








26.  3 French Hens by Stoney Creek Magazine Winter 2019 Stitched on 28 count over two white evenweave.  Finished 3-12-2020



27.  Christmas Commute 2019 JCS Christmas ornament issue stitched on 40 count Midnight Tryst by Fabrics by Stephanie over two.  Finished 3-15-2020



28.  A small violet from Paula Vaughan's Sweet Violets book stitched on 28 count evenweave over two.  Finished 3-16-2020



29.  Birds and Blackwork SAL by Lesley Teare stitched on 28 count white evenweave over two.  Finished 3-17-2020



30.  NeedlePrint & Play Alphabet Art P by Just Another Button Company stitched on the perforated paper that came in the pattern.  Finished 3-25-2020



31.  A Study in Blue by Sue Hillis Designs  Stitched on Sandstone 32 count over one with Cherry Wildflowers silk  Finished 3-28-2020







32.  I'd Rather Bee Stitching Biscornu by the Bee Cottage finished 3-31-2020




33.  Blackwork Flowers and Birds Part 4 by Leslie Teare  stitched on 28 count white evenweave over two Finished 4-7-2020



34.  4th Day Of  Christmas from Stoney Creek Magazine Spring 2019 stitched on 28 ct white evenweave over two Finished 4-7-2020



35.  Dashing Through The Snow by Lucie Heaton from the 2018 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 28 ct Pearl Grey linen over two Finished 4-8-2020






36. Trimming the Tree by Blue Ribbon Designs 2019 JCS Ornament Issue Stitched on 40 count Vintage Mocha over two Finished 4-9-2020



37.  The Child (AKA Baby Yoda)  Stitched on perforated paper.  4-16-2020



38. Blooming Bouquets - Thankful by Jeanette Douglas, stitched on 40 count Heartland over two using the recommended silks.  Finished 4-30-2020



39.  Part 5 of Birds and Blackwork Flowers by Lesley Teare stitched on 28 count white over two.  Finished 5-3-2020



40.  5 Golden Rings by Stoney Creek Magazine stitched on 28 count white over two.  Finished 5-5-2020



41.  Peppermint Pal by Carolyn Manning Designs from the 2019 JCS Ornament Issue finished 5-6-2020



42.  Winter Squirrel by Victoria Sampler stitched on 28 count natural over two substituting beads for the buttons from the 2011 JCS Ornament issue.  Finished 5-10-2020



43.  Wedding Ornament by Shannon Christine Designs stitched on 40 count natural over two Finished 5-16-2020






44.  Be Well by Hewitt Hill Samplers stitched on 40 ct vintage mocha over two Finished 5-19-2020



45.  Potted Poinsettia by Little House Needleworks stitched on 32 count ivory over 2.  Finished 5-24-2020



46.  Sarah Elliot's Sewing Chest under top side stitched on 36 count over two.  Finished 5-24-2020



47.  Be Still And Know by My Big Toe 32 count ivory lugana over two.  Finished 5-25-2020





48.  Santa Basket Cross Stitch Christmas 2003 on 40ct white over two Finished 6-1-2020






49.  Tulip Shaker Box by Jeanette Douglas stitched on 40 ct. Flax over two Finished 6-3-2020






50.  Giving Thanks by Little House Needleworks stitched on 36 count Buttercream over two Finished 6-4-2020



51.  6 Geese A-Laying by Stoney Creek stitched on 28 count white over two Finished 6-15-2020


51.  8 Maids a Milking by Erica Michaels 12 Berries of Christmas stitched on 32 count sand over two Finished 6-13-2020



52.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers by Lesley Teare stitched on 28 count white over two Finished 6-16-202-



53.  The Stockings Were Hung by Rovaris from the 2019 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 32 count antique ivory over two  Finished 6-17-2020



54.  God in my Garden by Tempting Tangles SAL stitched on 32 count lambswool over one  Finished 6-20-2020



55.  Waiting for Santa by Swallick Stitchery from the 2016 JCS Christmas Ornament issue stitched on 32 count mocha over one  Finished 6-20-2020



56.  Live Laugh Love by La-D-Da stitched on 35 count Straw over one  Finished 6-22-2020



57.  Brown Bird Biscornu by Heartstring Samplery stitched on 40 count burch over two Finished 6-28-2020




58.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers SAL July by Lesley Teare stitched on 28 count over two white even weave finished 7-4-2020



59.  Christmas Robin by The Little Stitcher from the 2019 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 36 count antique ivory over one Finished 7-5-2020






60.  Merry Christmas by Samplers Not Forgotten from the 2015 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 32 count antique ivory over one Finished 7-5-2020



61.  7 Swans Swimming from the Stoney Creek Magazine 2019 stitched on 28 count white over two  Finished 7-6-2020



62.  Christmas Snowflake by Shannon Christine Designs on 32 count Midnight on Fabrics by Stephanie over two  Finished 7-11-2020



63. 6 Geese a Laying by Erica Michaels 12 Berries of Christmas stitched on 32 count Mocha over two Finished 7-15-2020


64.  5 Golden Rings by Erica Michaels 12 Berries of Christmas stitched on 32 count Mocha over two Finished 7-16-2020



65.  4 Calling Birds by Erica Michaels 12 Berries of Christmas stitched on 32 count Mocha over two Finished 7-18-2020



66.  Crossed Wing freebie stitched on 40 count white over two  Finished 7-20-2020



67.  Gentle Hears make Christmas Heavenly from Hoops for the Holidays by Craftways stitched on 28 count light blue over one  Finished 7-27-2020



68.  8 Maids a Milking from Summer 2019 Stoney Creek Magazine, stitched on 28 count white over two  Finished 8-1-2020


69.  Part 8 of Birds and Blackwork Flowers SAL by Leslie Teare, stitched on 28 count white over two  Finished 8-3-2020


70.  Purrfect Stotckings by Swallick Stitchery from 2019 JCS ornament issue, stitched on 36 count natural over two  Finished 8-3-2020


71.  A Christmas Stocking by Plum Street Samplers from 2013 JCS Ornament issue, stitched on 40 count vintage pear over two  Finished 8-4-2020


72. 9 Ladies Dancing From Stoney Creek Magazine Finished 8-6-2020


73.  10 Lords a Leaping From Stoney Creek Magazine Finished 8-7-2020


74.  11 Pipers Piping from Stoney Creek Magazine Finished 8-8-2020


75.  12 Drummers Drumming from Stoney Creek Magazine Finished 8-9-2020


76.  Elf at Work by La Bottega della Meraviglie di Anna stitched on 40 count Vintage Mocha over two Finished 8-27-2020




77.  Curl up with a good book by Killer Crafts by Crafty Killers blog freebie stitched on 28 count white over two  Finished 9-1-2020




78.  September issue of Birds and Blackwork Flowers by Lesley Teare stitched on 28 count white over two Finished 9-3-2020




79.  Silvery Lace Snowflake by Works by ABC from 2019 JCS Ornament issue Finished 9-4-2020




80.  United We Stand Top by Blackbird Designs stitched on 36 count over two Finished 8-5-2020



81.  Happy Birthday stitched on 40 count antique ivory over two Finished 9-28-2020




82.  One More Stitch by Victoria Sampler from the 2014 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 32 count light mocha over two Finished 10-4-2020



83.  Glory to God by My Big Toe from the 2019 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 40 count white over two.  Finished 10-4-2020



84.  October calendar page from Serenita' di Campagne 2020 SAL stitched on 40 count flac over two Finished 10-5-2020





85.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers SAL by Lesley Teare October issue stitched on 28 count white over two Finished 10-6-2020



86.  Red Christmas by Nikyscreations from JCS2019 Ornament Issue, stitched on light mocha 40 count over two.  Finished 10-20-2020



87.  Mary and Jesus Stained Glass by Snoflake Stitchery from 2019 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 32 count black over one.  Finished 10-20-2020






88.  My Friendly Gnome by Ursula Michael Designs from 2020JCS Ornament issue stitched on 40 count ivory over two.  Finished 10-21-2020






89.  Warm Hands, Warm Heart by The Little Stitcher from 2017 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 40 count vintage country mocha over two.  Finished 10-21-2020



90.  Blessed Be by Plum Pudding Needleart complimentary design stitched on 28 count ivory over one.  Finished 10-23-2020



91.  2020 Breast Cancer Awareness Biscornu by Kris Herber stitched on 28 count white over two.  Finished 10-27-2020




92. & 93.  Violets stitched on 40 count ivory over two.  These are from the book 2001 Cross Stitch Designs by Better Homes and Gardens.  These are for my pen pals so I made two.  Finished 10-29-2020





94.   Mask for Teresa stitched free hand using Bullion knot, running stitch, spider roses, lazy daisy stitch, French knots and stem stitch.  Finished 10-29-2020





95.  January by Little House Needleworks stitched on 40 count natural over two.  Finished 10-30-2020


96.  Happy Birthday Bird by Alita Desigs stitched on 40 count flax over two.  Finished 11-2-2020


97.  Happy Birthday Pansy by Alita Designs stitched on 40 count cream over two.  Finished 11-3-2020



98.  Coming to America by With Thy Needle and Thread stitched on 40 count Vintage Mocha Finished 11-4-2020



99.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers by Lesley Teare November part of the SAL Finished 11-6-2020


100.  Joy to Ewe by Shepherd's Bush stitched on 36 count natural over two Finished 11-9-2020


101.  Shepherd's Pie by Plum Street Samplers on 36 count Aspen by WDW over two  Finished 11-9-2020


102.  Mayflower Rose Ornament by Heart's Ease Exemplar Workes stitched on 40 count Fog over two (parts are over one) with NIP silks Finished 11-15-2020



103.  Snowman's treat by Caitlin Baerg from the December 2020 Just Cross Stitch Magazine Stitched on 28 count Dirty Linen over one Finished 11-16-2020


104.  Quaker Snowmen by Midnight Stitching Finished 11-17-2020


105.  Snow Garden from Anniversaries of the Heart series by Blackbird Designs stitched on 40 count Vintage Country Mocha over two Finished 11-18-2020



106.  Frosty's Night Out by Blackbird Designs stitched on 40 count Dapper over two.  Finished 11-20-2020






107.  Birds and Blackwork Flowers part 12 which completes the set from Lesley Teare Finished 12-5-2020.



108.  Noel Sampler from 2012 JCS Ornament issue.  Finished 12-2-2020



109.  Sea Anchor by Svetlana Sickar stitched on 32 count white over two Started 12-14-2020  Finished and framed 12-18-2020



110.  February Calendar by Little House Needleworks finished 12-11-2020



111.  2020 Ornaments finished 12-29-2020





Fully Finished Items 
(This is the year I pull out all those ornaments and get them fully finished off!)

1.  Winter's Majesty 



2.  Be Still



3.  Count Your Blessings



4.  Take Time to Stitch



5.  Jungle Baby Sampler



6.  Gentle Hearts at Christmas


7.  Needleprint and Play Alphabet Letter P


8.  Hummingbird ornament for pen pal


9.  Saints ornament for cousin


10.  12 Days of Christmas ornaments from Cross Stitch and Country Crafts.


11.  Bookmark from a freebie on a blog  Finished 9-1-20
 

12.  When Cardinals Appear by Blackberry Lane Finished 11-17-2020



13.  12 Days of Christmas by Stoney Creek Magazine Finished 11-22-2020




14.   Fully Finished 11-22-2020 (can't remember name of pattern)




15.  The Black Cherry Tart by Plum Street Samplers Fully Finished 11-22-2020




16.  Frosty's Night Out by Blackbird Designs Fully Finished 11-22-2020



17.  Tulip Shaker Box by Jeanette Douglas Designs Fully Finished 11-22-2020



18.  A Study In Blue By Sue Hillis Designs Fully Finished 11-22-2020


19.  Snowman Wishes by Stitchworkes  FFO 11-24-2020




20.  Peace on Earth FFO 11-24-2020




21.  Fair Island Ornament FFO 11-24-2020



22.  Get Into The Spirit by Brittercup Designs from the 2009 JCS Ornament issue FFO 11-24-2020



23.  Jesus by Blackberry Lane Designs FFO 11-24-2020



24.  Dance by the light of the moon by the Nebby Needle FFO 11-26-2020



25.  Dimensions kit Woodland Nativity FFO 11-26-2020


26.  Christmas Snowflake by Shannon Christine Designs FFO 12-5-2020




27.   Sea Anchor by Svetlana Sicklar finished 12-18-2020



28  2020 Ornaments finished 12-29-2020




JCS Christmas Ornie SAL 2020

January - Moose Joy by Angel Stitchin’ page 42  1-12-2020


February - Christmas Bullfinch by Punochka page 102 2-7-2020





March - Christmas Commute by Stitcherhood page 37  Stitched on 40 ct. Midnight Tryst by Fabrics by Stephanie finished 3-15-2020  



April - Trimming the Tree by Blue Ribbon Designs page 96 Stitched on 40 count Vintage Mocha over two Finished 4-9-2020



May - Peppermint Pal by Carolyn Manning Designs page 76  Stitched on 32 count over two Finished 5-6-2020






June - The Stockings Were Hung by Rovaris page 60 Finished 6-17-2020



July - Christmas Robin by The Little Stitcher page 103 






August - Perfect Stockings by Swallick Stitchery page 58  Finished 8-3-2020





September - Silvery Lace Snowflake by Works by ABC page 14 Finished 9-4-2020




October - Glory to God by My Big Toe Designs page 68 Finished 10-4-2020





November - Jingle Bells by Ursula Michael Designs page 24..... substituted Red Christmas by Nikyscreations Stitched on 40 count ivory over two.  Finished 10-20-2020 






December - Mary and Jesus Stained Glass by Snoflake Stitchery page 12 Stitched on 32 count black over one Finished 10-20-2020







Christmas Ornie SAL 2020

Theme 1:  12 Days of Christmas from 2019 winter, spring, summer and autumn Stoney Creek Magazine

1.  A Partridge in a Pear Tree  1-22-2020



2.  Two Turtle Doves 2-8-2020



3.  Three French Hens 3-12-2020



4.  Four Calling Birds  Finished 4-7-2020



5.  Five Golden Rings  Finished 5-5-2020



6.  Six Geese a Laying  Finished 6-15-2020



7.  Seven Swans a Swimming



8.  Eight Maids a Milking  Finished 8-1-2020


9.  Nine Ladies Dancing  Finished 8-6-2020


10.  Ten Lords a Leaping Finished 8-7-2020


11.  Eleven Pipers Piping Finished 8-8-2020


12.  Twelve Drummers Drumming Finished 8-9-2020

Fully Finished 11-22-2020




Theme Three:  Any ornament from JCS Ornament issue from 2011-2019

1.  January 2016 - Christmas Cardinal by Stoney Creek 1-22-2020






2.  February  Free Choice  Blue Snowman by The Little Stitcher JCS 2016 Ornament Issue stitched on 40 ct. natural linen over two.  Finished 2-7-2020






3.  March 2012  Peace Pin Button 2012 by Jeanette Douglas Designs 2012 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 40 ct. light mocha over two (with the lettering over one) Finished 3-11-2020 at 2 AM.  






4.  April 2018  Dashing Through the Snow by Lucie Heaton stitched on Pearl Grey 28 ct over two.  Finished 4-8-2020 at 2 AM






5.  May 2011  Winter Squirrel by Victoria Sampler from the 2011 JCS Ornament issue stitched on 28 count Natural over two.  Finished 5-10-2020






6.  June Free Choice Waiting for Santa by Swallick Stitchery from the 2016 JCS Ornament issue Finished 6-20-2020



7.  July 2015  Merry Christmas by Samplers Not Forgotten from the 2015 JCS Ornament issue Finished 7-5-2020



8.  August 2013  A Christmas Stocking by Plum Street Samplers on 40 ct. Vintage Pear over two using DMC floss.  Finished 8-4-2020


9.  September 2019  Elf at Work from La Bottega della Meraviglie di Anna from JC 2019  Finished 8-27-2020  




10.  October 2014  One More Stitch by Victoria Sampler from the 2014 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 32 count light mocha over two Finished 10-4-2020



11.  November 2017  Warm Hands, Warm Hearts by The Little Stitcher Finished 10-23-2020




12.  December Free Choice  My Friendly Gnome by Ursula Michael from the  2020 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 40 count white over two.  Finished 10-21-2020







Bride's Tree Ornaments 

1.  Pinecone by Mill Hill 12-27-2019  Symbolizes eternity, motherhood and fruitfulness.



2.  Christmas Angel by Mill Hill 12-28-2019  Symbolizes faith and God.



3.  Sunday Night by Mill Hill 12-29-2019  Symbolizes God's presence in their lives.



4.  Autumn Bounty by Mill Hill 12-30-2019  Symbolizes generosity and plenty.



5.  Peace Dove by Mill Hill 12-30-2019  Represents the Holy Spirit.  Symbolizes joy and happiness.



6.  Blue Bird by Douglas Designs found in Victorian Christmas Treasures V.  1-6-2020 Stitched on 32 ct. antique white lugana over 2.  Symbolizes confidence in the home.



7.  Teapot by Douglas Designs found in Victorian Treasures for all seasons.  Stitched on 40 ct. over two natural linen.  Symbolizes hospitality.  1-8-2020



8.  Goldfish by Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs stitched on light blue 32 count linen over two.  Symbolizes Christ and fertility.  1-9-2020



9.  Yellow Rose by Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs stitched on 40 count Flax linen over two.  Symbolizes the Virgin Mary, affection and the yellow rose symbolizes faithfulness in the marriage.  1-10-2020



10.  Santa and his sack from a Zweigart leaflet called Whimsical Santas stitched on 40 count white linen over two.  Symbolizes sharing and giving.  1-12-2020



11.  Reindeer Mini-hoop by The Vermillion Stitchery from The Book of Christmas Cheer stitched on 40 ct. white linen over two.  The rabbit symbolizes peace with nature, hope, faith and fertility 1-13-2020



12.  Flower Basket from Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs on 32 count white lugana over two.  The flower basket symbolizes good wishes and beauty in the home. 1-13-2020



13. Red Stocking Collection II by JBW Designs house stitched on 28 count white fabric over two.  The house symbolizes shelter and protection in the home.   1-18-2020



14.  Red Stocking Collection II by JBW Designs hearts stitched on 28 count white fabric over two.  The hearts symbolize true love and love in the home. 1-19-2020



15.  Sail Away Mill Hill Kit stitched on 32 count ice blue fabric over two.  The boat symbolizes the couple sailing across life's waters, both rough and smooth.  I chose this one specifically because they are having a beach wedding and loved the nautical theme they are working with.  1-24-2020








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