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FFO Gallery-May

05/16/2020 Blog Hop, Finished! 2020, Finishing Techniques

I have a some small finishes to share for Rachel’s Fully Finished Object Gallery this month. First I finished up the JBW Spring Bouquet needlebook. See why I wanted to get this one? It’s such a pretty thing! The finishing materials were included in the kit. The fob is a tiny version of the needlebook …

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March 2020 Small Check In

03/27/2020 Smalls SAL 2020

In spite of all the upending of normal life these past few weeks I do have a few things to show you for the Smalls check in! First I finished my Grandma’s Mill Hill Patchwork mitten. It just needs its backing felt. I picked up a tiny little monogram fob project from La D Da…this …

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I started this blog in 2016 to chronicle my stitching life. My Grandma M. taught me to cross stitch when I was 7 and I’ve had a project (or many!) going since then. I am mostly a cross stitcher who makes forays into other types of embroidery. A lifetime ago I studied French and art history but now I fit my stitching around a busy life raising 5 young kids with my wonderful husband. Thank you for spending some time at my blog!

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  • Last start of 2020, first start of 2021
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Inspiration!

  • Elizabeth Almond Blackwork Journey
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  • Alison Cole Embroidery
  • Bluebird Embroidery Company
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Shopping!

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