The Girl that Stitches

Mandala Animals I have finished Mandala Chameleon by Awesome Pattern Studio!  Here is what the pattern looks like:   Here is the pattern link: Mandala Chameleon There are a whole series of really cute mandala animals on the designers website. Progress Pictures I stitched this pattern on 20 Count Bellana. The Chameleon is full cross and the background is tent stitch: I’ve changed some colours, added additional colours and a border. I also removed the center leaves and some background to have more show through of the green fabric as this suits the way it will be framed for gifting. There will be text I’m adding to the top/bottom as well. If you're not already following me over on Instagram.  Click on the picture below to see the reel I made!:   Happy Stitching! xxx          

Floss Clouds... This month I've been stitching on the beautiful cloud area on Nocturne by Marta Dahlig.  It's the regular chart by Heaven and Earth Designs. Reminder of the art: Here is the previous progress: Here is where it is currently:  25 count Lugana tent stitch 2-3 strands.  I'm looking forward to finishing this row! Happy Stitching xxx

Spirit of Flight Progress Update  I've flown through another page on my HEAD Spirit of Flight diamond painting and it's on the home run for a finish later this year.  There is roughly one and a half pages left to complete it! Spirit of Flight by Josephine Wall, artwork reminder:  Previous Progress: Regular chart: Current progress: Different lighting: Page close up: Happy Stitching xxx

 Iris Keeper of the Rainbow I've been stitching on Iris throughout February... Reminder of the artwork by Josephine Wall:   Previous progress: This page was started so long ago and I never got round to completing it!  There is so much confetti it was very slow going... I've missed a few stitches on the current page as there are two floss colors I need to stock up on... I'm stitching on 20 count aida 2 over 1 full cross. Current progress: Happy Stitching!xxx  

Enchanted Manor  I've been working on my crop of Enchanted Manor by Josephine Wall.   Here is a reminder of the artwork: Here is the progress last time I worked on it:     I have made drastic changes to the rainbow in the chart (this is a crop of the regular size Heaven and Earth Designs chart).  Originally I only changed a few colours towards the bottom of the rainbow but couldn't help myself and started blending other colours in to brighten the whole lot up and make it pop more.  I thoroughly enjoyed the process of changing it!  This is my first time trying out 14 count aida.  It definitely eats a lot of thread! I'm using four strands on really dark colours and three on everything else. It is stitched using a full cross.   Here is the finish of the top section: Close up of the rainbow: May 2024 bring you much joy and stitching! xxx        

On the Second Day of Christmas... Two Octopi...  Two Octopus? No Turtle Doves... This past month I picked up the crotchet hook to make some gifts.  This is my first time trying out Amigurumi! I found it slightly challenging and my first attempt failed because the tension wasn't consistent enough. As a result there were gaps in the stitching when it was stuffed.  I also broke a metal crotchet hook... Yes it is possible- the end flew off!  Anyway, I succeeded on my second and third attempts.  These are for two mothers to be, both due to have their babies soon. Here are the Octopi: This is the wool used for variegated octopus: The green octopus is made using a beautiful wool that has flecks of yellow, aqua, blue and red through it.  I have no idea the brand but it was much better to work with than the variegated wool which kept splitting! Here is the link for the pattern used below; there are lots of really cute free patterns on this site: https://www.lilleliis.com/amigurumi-crochet-