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| Castle Sampler |
One of my best achievements is finishing this Castle Sampler. It was a challenge, but very satisfying. I have had bad experiences with framers in the past, so I completed a course, and framed this one myself. I didn't want my many hours of stitching to be ruined. It now hangs on my wall. Please excuse the light reflections.
Another TW design, the Fruit and Floral Wreath (spring/summer) is my other favourite. I have the pattern for the fall/winter wreath, but am extremely time poor these days, so can't see myself starting it any time soon.
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| Fruit and Floral Wreath |
These designs have been discontinued now, but there are still some other designs available online. The website is www.twdesignworks.com . You will find some complimentary charts on the website, too, but please respect the copyright. I will make some Christmas decorations out of these designs, which include some beading, eyelets and various other stitches.
If you are looking for a less detailed, and therefore, quicker design, take a look at Donna Kooler's books. I have made many decorations and gifts using her patterns. She also has a website, with freebies - www.koolerdesign.com
I think this Christmas sampler is by Donna Kooler - the book was borrowed from the library some time ago - if it's not her design, it's typical of her style. If I have given credit to the wrong person, please let me know, so I can correct my blog.
I find myself very busy these days - family, part-time work, and now study, so unfortunately my teddy bear making has been pushed to the back burner. Hopefully, I will have the next instalment of the bear making process in a few days! I'll do my best!
Take care everyone, bye for now, Jan
2 comments:
I found your blog through your store on etsy - you make adorable bears! And I love reading through your little mini bear making tutorials!! I am not a real teddy bear maker, but I love making them from the kits I find on etsy. :) And my mom and my sister and I love cross-stitch too! My mom was excited to see the finished castle sampler. ;) Thanks for sharing, and I hope to see more of your bears and tips on your blog soon! :)
Thanks for the lovely comments! I have been very busy lately with family, work and school, so I haven't had time for my bear making, or blogging. It's very frustrating - I've been so cranky that I think I'm having withdrawal symptoms!
I will try very hard to squeeze in some crafting and blogging in the near future. Thanks again, Jan ; )
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