Monday, November 7, 2011

Sailing Santa

Hello Dear Friends!  I have an honest-to-goodness, for-real cross stitch finish today!  I'm sure many of you thought I had lost my stitching needles, and no wonder since I haven't touched them in 9 months!  But unbelievably, I haven't lost them...I even remembered how to count and everything, lol :)




Santa Rides
The Prairie Schooler
book no. 47
32ct lambswool linen
recommended DMC


AND, I did some stitching over the weekend!  Thank you Sharon for designing this cutie!



Snow Hop
by Daffycat
28ct "staci-dyed" linen
DMC


I also finished stitching up this little turkey...


Thankful freebie
by primitivebettys
28ct "staci-dyed" linen
DMC 3371


Well!  That sums things up for me today!  Thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods.  I hope your week is off to a great start, Happy Monday!


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47 comments:

  1. AnnieNovember 7, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Such cute stitching! We've all missed seeing that from you. Love that sailing Santa. And the freebies are just adorable.!

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  2. Jackie's StitchesNovember 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love the way you've finishes Santa Rides. Gorgeous! Glad to hear you've had needle in hand again.

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    It is all so beautiful! I use to stitch years ago, but haven't picked up a needle in years. Seeing all of your beautiful things makes me wonder where I put my hoop! xx

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  4. The Queen BeeNovember 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    So glad to see you back to cross stitching. You do such beautiful work and your finishing is so inspiring. Not that I don't enjoy the knitting... I've just been missing the stitching.

    Pam

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  5. Cindy's StitchingNovember 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    all so pretty. I love the sailing santa.

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  6. AngelaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Santa Rides looks gorgeous! Congrats on all the stitches and remembering how to count too ;) It's so great to see you stitching again!

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  7. JulianneNovember 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Staci,

    Great work!

    I wore the scarf you made me this past weekend and really enjoyed it. It is getting pretty nippy here.

    Have a great week!

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  8. Ann at Beadlework.November 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Well done you!!

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  9. PennyNovember 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love Santa Rides ~ so pretty! As is your other stitching too. :)

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  10. JanNovember 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Awesome, all three of your finishes, Staci! I am glad that you didn't forget how to stitch!

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  11. BeckySCNovember 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh, I am in LOVE with your finish :) SWEET!!!
    (hugs)

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  12. LesleyanneNovember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous finishes.

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  13. AnneNovember 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Ooh Santa's sailing!! I love it!! Sharon's design is pretty adorable too!!

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  14. Becky K in OKNovember 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I have that PS leaflet, but have not stitched a single design from it. Thanks for sharing, and I love the hanger you made.

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  15. miekNovember 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    hello Staci,
    i follow you for a wail and put you on my blog to follow but i never came to it to let you know and put myself in your spot, so to speek.
    i love your work, find it beautiful and read it with much pleasure!
    greetings

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  16. Yesteryear EmbroideriesNovember 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Isn't it such a good feeling to get so much stitched? Such lovely stitching! blessings,Kathleen

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  17. BeritNovember 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Oh, gosh I love your santa Rides! And I was gonna knock it off with the PS Christmas smalls! But, I totally have that chart. Hmmnnn....

    Love your knitting, but Welcome Back! :D

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  18. geeky HeatherNovember 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    So you don't touch the needles for nine months and then three finishes in one weekend??!? WOW!! I love them all. =)

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  19. MelanieNovember 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Great Santa finish!!
    Now we know what he does in his free time the rest of the year. ;)

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  20. L.O.November 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow. You got a lot accomplished over the weekend. All your stitching looks great. I especially love the hanger you made for your Santa finish. Very pretty.

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  21. The Inspired StitcherNovember 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Congrats on the finishes! They look great.

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  22. dorisNovember 7, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Nice finishes! Wow, you really got to work with stitching. Sometimes you just have to wait until the mood strikes you.

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  23. TraceyNovember 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    All 3 finishes look awesome Staci! Now that you've got going again with the stitching... look out!! Can't wait to see more :^)

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  24. DaffycatNovember 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Awesome finishes! I LOVE the wire hanger for Santa Rides and the beaded edging.

    OMG my freebie looks fantastic! Staci, you are very welcome. It is my joy to share with my readers.

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  25. ShelleenNovember 7, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    everything looks great!

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  26. CatherineNovember 7, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Great finishes - especially the finish finish of the Santa!

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  27. Casa PearlNovember 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Wow, you have really been productive. Love all the finishes - especially that wonderful cardinal. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Barbara JNovember 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I suppose cross-stitch is like riding a bike ... you never forget! :)

    Lovely X'mas ornaments ... that time of the year is upon us.

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  29. katicaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    fantastic!! All three are great. I love the way you finished your Santa!

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  30. MicheleNovember 7, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    woo hoo she really stitches! *smile* Love your finishes sweetie :)

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  31. TheresaNovember 7, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful ornament finish!!!!!!

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  32. HazelNovember 8, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Lovely to see some of your stitching again. Some great Christmas designs there. X

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  33. SiobhánNovember 8, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Well, shedang!! You dust off those needles and make sure they are sizzling, just for good measure. ;) LOVE the finishes!! Beautiful work, as always.

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  34. NancyNovember 8, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    I am so excited to see a stitching finish from you Staci! Your ornament, and your stitching, are just beautiful! Only seeing this cross stitch leaflet online, I had no idea all the anchors were in the background. I really like that pattern. The other pieces are pretty too!

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  35. ElisaNovember 8, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    3 great pieces Staci...glad you are back into stitching

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  36. CarolNovember 8, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Whew--you were really busy this weekend, Staci! Love all three! I had pulled the little Thankful turkey to stitch myself this month--hope mine looks as nice as yours :)

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  37. Vonna PfeifferNovember 8, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Yep, you've found them again, three stunning finishes to prove it!

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  38. barbaraNovember 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love the all, but that PS Santa just steals the show!

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  39. JulieNovember 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Santa is a stunning ornament

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  40. kathy bNovember 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    YOU ROCK! I love Santa's
    and your thaniful us really lovely in an antique ish way

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  41. Carol RNovember 9, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Great finishes Staci especially Santa!

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  42. SallyNovember 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Lovely finishes Staci. I've just sorted fabric and threads for Sharon's cute design and hoping to stitch it tonight.

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  43. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Sailing Santa is beautiful! I love all your cross-stitch projects!!!

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  44. KellieNovember 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I love all of your finishes! Santa Rides is particularly cute! :)

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  45. valerieNovember 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Love, love, love that PS finish! Great piece...love the other ornie finishes too!

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  46. BrigitteNovember 13, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Good to see that the stitching bug has finally bitten you again. And a Prairie Schooler it is. No wonder that you stitch again ...

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  47. SolstitchesNovember 15, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Oh the sailing Santa is just adorable.
    I love it and the other two little pieces are cute also.
    Margaret

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