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
16 comments:
I like both of these (and I'm normally not a huge fan of Halloween). Looking forward to seeing your Santa when he's done.
Owo I love Hazel cottage, Melisa are so generous and I love her patterns. This one is already on my to stitch list. The next one you chose, for Christmas is lovely. Happy stitching Astrid!
Nice Halloween house . Those ghosts are cute! I’m sure lots of people will be moving on to Christmas projects now.
Just lovely patterns and stitching, Astrid...hugs, Julierose
I love your Santa pillow it is gorgeous
Great job on Witch Hazel’s Cottage. So fun! The Santa will be great. I used to collect Santa’s. I have lots of designs, but not a Cinnamon Stick Santa. He’s on my list!
Both of those cross-stitch pieces are fantastic. I don't stitch much Halloween, but this is cute. I love almost any old world type of Santa stitchery.
I love Witch Hazel's Cottage, too - everything about it is fun! Yours looks great, Astrid. Happy stitching today!
That is a great finish. Lovely work.
They both look great, well done. I dont do cross stitch but certainly admire all the lovely designs that people stitch up.
Your stitching looks very nice! Cute project, and the Santa will be cute also. I wonder why it is called “cinnamon stick”?
Witch Hazel finished nicely, Astrid. I rarely see 20 count fabric. I don't always use the called for counts, unless it is stitched to fit on a specific piece. Happy Stitching!
I love both patterns! That cat on the side of the house is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful patterns, begge too.
We haven’t been celebrating Halloween for very long, but tomorrow children in costumes will come knocking on our doors and recite little poems—it’s just delightful... I’ve already picked up some sweets, because that’s exactly what they’re hoping for! :-)))
Otherwise—now that this beautiful autumn is drawing to a close—I’m already really looking forward to the Christmas season.
A fantastic Santa Claus... have a wonderful time stitching, dear Astrid.
Warm regards, Viola
Thank you, Viola! Halloween is picking up here too in kindergarten and schools (and of course commercial), but no kids knocking the doors here. I love the Santa stitchery too, it looks even better in real. Happy Halloween!
Oh wow, Astrid! Witch Hazel is gorgeous. This is the 1st finish that I have seen. You really finished it quickly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stitching this humble cottage. You really made my day. Oooh this Santa is going to be a cutie patootie! Happy stitching. Hugs.
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