Witch Hazel McPunkin's Cottage

When I first saw 'Witch Hazel's Cottage', I knew I had to stitch it right away! 

It is such a fun design! I love every detail. ...and who doesn't love the huge scary black cat on the side of the house?!

It will be a mini-pillow, eventually. 

This is a free pattern by talented Melisa at  pinkernpunkinquilting

Do check out her freebees, I'm sure you will find something to stitch. 

Stitched on 28 ct Zweigart Cashel Linen, Vintage Country Mocha

Next up to stitch is

Cinnamon Stick Santa XXVIIII

Designed by Sandra Sullivan - Homespun Elegance

Originally stitched on 20 count 'Putty', hand-dyed linen from Weeks Dye Works. 

I'm stitching on 28 count Zweigart Cashel Linen, Vintage Country Mocha, since I don't have any 20 ct linen.  

I started it yesterday with a few stitches only, not much to show. 

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Linking up with 

Kathy's Quilts - Slow Sunday Stitching

 

Hagatha - the Wicked Witch

 I don't know if I should do a post about the beginning of making Hagatha... What if it turns out a disaster and she has to be tossed?! How embarrassing would that be?! lol

Well, I have made dolls earlier, it shouldn't be that difficult. The 'problem' that arises is; are the items I need available here? 

I purchased the Hagatha pattern from Homespun from the Heart years ago. It may have been in 2006? Why haven't I made her earlier?? I don't know! 

She doesn't look that scary, does she? 

Cindy kindly added the Spell Book, spiderweb fabric, two spiders and a bat as scary stuff.

The pattern calls for unbleached muslin, which I think is equal to unbleached ecru (cotton) available here. 

I stained two pieces for the body. To the left is tea stained (black tea), to the right is instant coffee stained. I think the tea stained looks a bit too red, I'm more for the coffee stained. ...and it smells good too!  I'm trying green tea too, still soaking. It may be yellow-ish, it looks like that, but I'll have to wait until the fabric is dry to see the color.

Update: Here is the Green tea stained, compared to Black tea and Coffee

Green tea on ecru/cream fabric

I don't know if you can see it, it has a slight yellow-ish/green-ish tint. 

Now I'm not sure which one to choose for her body; either coffee or green tea? I don't like the Black tea stain, it looks too red to me. Any opinion? 

Pattern pieces are cut

There are a few items I need to purchase. I have an errand in Port Louis today, hopefully the craft store stocks what I need!

Update: Bummer! 'Of course' I didn't get what I need! I did get a few items but not all. Oh well, I'll try the craft store located in the neighbor town. Not a big deal if I don't get all the items, I'll work with what I have. 

 

 

Cross Stitching Projects, WIPs and Waiting List

 I don't think I've ever showed you my never-ending cross stitching projects? 

Now that I have several finishes (need to take photos!!!), I'm going to show you my current and next projects. 

I'm currently stitching: 

"The Tea Room" - Country Cottage Needleworks

Stitching on 28 count Natural Raw linen Zweigart

The pattern came in black & white, see it in colors here.

Correction: I WAS stitching this one, until I saw 

Melisa's 'Witch Hazel's Cottage'! 

It's too cute not to stitch! 

Thank you for the free pattern, Melisa! 

Other projects on 'Waiting' list

"Chocolate Shoppe" - Little House Needleworks

"Summer Iris" - Blackbird Designs

"But First Coffee" - Stitching Housewives

"Therapy" - Cherry Blossoms

"The Little Bunny" - Crocette a Gogo, Italy

"Holiday Samplings" - Plum Pudding Needleart

"Merry December" - Blackbird Designs

"Cinnamon Stick Santa XXV1111" - Homespun Elegance

"Miss Pittypat Pumpkin" - Kim Diehl

"Witch Stitcher" - Little Stitcher Shop, Italy

Isn't this one cute?!

"All Hallow's Eve" - Teresa Kogut (soon to order!) 

Now that Kris Kringle and the Basket Quilt are almost done (left to stitch down the binding), I may take some days break from UFOs and enjoy some cross stitching. It feels relaxing working on small projects after finishing big quilts. 

I also have a few Christmas gifts to make. It should keep me busy for some days! 

Linking up with:

Melva Loves Scraps

Small Quilts and Baby Quilts