Here is my latest on Chinese Dragon Gate - I worked on the top of the roof this week.
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Some roof work
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Alhambra
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Japanese Garden Update
I pulled out Japanese Garden. With any luck, I hope to have it finished by the end of 2014.
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I did the purple specialty stitches on the right side and the water/bridge on the right. I also did the blue sparklies in both crane medallions. It's been quite a while since I've seen the bottom part of the pagoda!
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I did the purple specialty stitches on the right side and the water/bridge on the right. I also did the blue sparklies in both crane medallions. It's been quite a while since I've seen the bottom part of the pagoda!
Other WIP photos can be seen HERE.
Stitched by Meari
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Spring Knotgarden Finished
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Spring Cleaning - PLEASE READ
This went out in an email, but I'm also posting it here since some emails have bounced back to me.
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Hi everyone. I hope 2014 is getting off to a great start for each of you.
As many of you already know, a couple of friends and I are spearheading the "Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge" and while finalized details will soon follow, I will definitely be hosting the event on the Chatelaine Stitchers' blog.
As Blogger only allows 100 authors per blog, I'd like to take this opportunity to do some light spring cleaning since, as stitchers, our interests change with time.
I will be cleaning out the author list Feb. 15th and would really appreciate it if you'd reply ASAP and let me know if you're still stitching a Chatelaine and interested in posting on this blog.
Thanks so much everyone.
Joyce
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Hi everyone. I hope 2014 is getting off to a great start for each of you.
As many of you already know, a couple of friends and I are spearheading the "Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge" and while finalized details will soon follow, I will definitely be hosting the event on the Chatelaine Stitchers' blog.
As Blogger only allows 100 authors per blog, I'd like to take this opportunity to do some light spring cleaning since, as stitchers, our interests change with time.
I will be cleaning out the author list Feb. 15th and would really appreciate it if you'd reply ASAP and let me know if you're still stitching a Chatelaine and interested in posting on this blog.
Thanks so much everyone.
Joyce
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February's here already??
I haven't posted my Chatelaine updates here as often as I should so I'm here, now to correct that.
Last year after I finished Deep Blue Sea and Summer Knotgarden, I pulled out Watergarden which, at the time, was my only remaining Chatelaine WIP.
Here's where it was when I pulled it out in early August. The center was complete, but I had just moved to the border and the gates.
early September
and early November when I put it away for a bit.
I pulled it back out this weekend and have made a little progress around the bottom left corner.
I did have a new Chatelaine start in November as well. I've had the Rose Garden Mandala kitted up and ready to go since it was released in the Gift of Stitching Magazine. I finally decided it was time to start it.
This is how it currently looks.
Now, back to the Super Bowl and Watergarden.
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serengeti
Hi,
My serengeti so far :
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More pics on my blog :
http://www.stitchesandbeads.nl/
thanks for looking,
Geke
My serengeti so far :
http://www.stitchesandbeads.nl/
thanks for looking,
Geke
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Moss garden mandala
Hello!
I'm still stitching a beautiful Chatelaine garden, the moss garden mandala.
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It's very long to stitch. So I stop it for two months and I stitch something simple.
Friendly from France!
I'm still stitching a beautiful Chatelaine garden, the moss garden mandala.
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Friendly from France!
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Spring Cleaning - LAST CALL
Thanks to all who replied to my email or left me a comment here regarding your involvement in this blog. We are going to have so much fun with the upcoming Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge (SBCC).
I'm putting out a LAST CALL for spring cleaning purposes. If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you'd like to stay on this blog by February 9th, 2014.
SBCC details will be up over the next few days. WHEEEE!!!!!
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This went out in an email, but I'm also posting it here since some emails have bounced back to me.
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Hi everyone. I hope 2014 is getting off to a great start for each of you.
As many of you already know, a couple of friends and I are spearheading the "Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge" and while finalized details will soon follow, I will definitely be hosting the event on the Chatelaine Stitchers' blog.
As Blogger only allows 100 authors per blog, I'd like to take this opportunity to do some light spring cleaning since, as stitchers, our interests change with time.
I will be cleaning out the author list Feb. 9th and would really appreciate it if you'd reply ASAP and let me know if you're still stitching a Chatelaine and interested in posting on this blog.
Thanks so much everyone.
Joyce
I'm putting out a LAST CALL for spring cleaning purposes. If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you'd like to stay on this blog by February 9th, 2014.
SBCC details will be up over the next few days. WHEEEE!!!!!
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This went out in an email, but I'm also posting it here since some emails have bounced back to me.
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Hi everyone. I hope 2014 is getting off to a great start for each of you.
As many of you already know, a couple of friends and I are spearheading the "Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge" and while finalized details will soon follow, I will definitely be hosting the event on the Chatelaine Stitchers' blog.
As Blogger only allows 100 authors per blog, I'd like to take this opportunity to do some light spring cleaning since, as stitchers, our interests change with time.
I will be cleaning out the author list Feb. 9th and would really appreciate it if you'd reply ASAP and let me know if you're still stitching a Chatelaine and interested in posting on this blog.
Thanks so much everyone.
Joyce
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Japanese Garden Update
Japanese Garden saw some progress this week. I finished all the lazy daisy stitches for the bamboo stalks at the 9 o'clock bridge. (Never thought I'd get them finished!) Here's what it looked like before:
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And now:
Stitched by Meari
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Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge
The details are knocked out and listed down!! :D Click on the icon below or on the sidebar for everything you need to know and/or to sign up for the first ever Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge!
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Even if you are already set up and see your name on the sidebar, please add your name to the list on the SBCC page.
There is no official start date, but you must sign up by April 1st, 2014. Once you let me know you are interested and are a part of this blog, feel free to start posting those gorgeous WIPs! :D
Even if you are already set up and see your name on the sidebar, please add your name to the list on the SBCC page.
There is no official start date, but you must sign up by April 1st, 2014. Once you let me know you are interested and are a part of this blog, feel free to start posting those gorgeous WIPs! :D
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Mini Mandala II - B
Woo Hoo! I have a lovely brand new finish to show you...
I started this mini Chatelaine last year some time but due to some other stitching I was doing that had some impending deadlines, poor ole Mini Chatelaine B was put to one side - but now it's finished!
Sorry the photo makes it look a bit crocked... but it is straight!
I have now started the third chart in the series which is perfect timing for the start of the Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's updates on their Chatelaines. A huge big "Thank You" to Joyce, Crafty Pretender and Sexy Fairy for organising this great challenge - such a brilliant idea!
Until next time, happy Mandala stitching
Stitching Noni
I started this mini Chatelaine last year some time but due to some other stitching I was doing that had some impending deadlines, poor ole Mini Chatelaine B was put to one side - but now it's finished!
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| Mini Mandala II - chart B Finished Feb 2014 |
Sorry the photo makes it look a bit crocked... but it is straight!
I have now started the third chart in the series which is perfect timing for the start of the Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's updates on their Chatelaines. A huge big "Thank You" to Joyce, Crafty Pretender and Sexy Fairy for organising this great challenge - such a brilliant idea!
Until next time, happy Mandala stitching
Stitching Noni
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An Introduction..........
I discovered Chatelaines towards the end of 2011 and whilst doing copious amounts of "research" on them (i.e drooling over WIP pics) I discovered this blog and Joysze's Random Ramblings. I couldn't take my eyes off the gorgeous pics of her Chinese Garden Mandala and knew I had to stitch it myself - and the rest as they say is history!
Anyway, enough of my waffle - you are here for the pics right?! Here are my Chatelaine finishes to date, from the smallest to the greatest:
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| Martina's Roses Completed August 2011  Completed September 2011  Completed September 2011  Completed May 2012  Completed May 2012  Completed August 2012  Completed February 2013  Completed December 2013  Completed October 2013  Completed May 2012  Completed February 2013 |
I'll be starting Hortus Viridarium and Autumn Hydrangea for SBCC (who knows what else if I finish those, I have a few to choose from :)) and I look forward to SALing with you all!
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Introduction
Thank you for accepting me to join in the fun with SBCC.
I'm Sharon and have started Roses of Paris as my first ever Chatelaine project. I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far but have so many other projects on the go that I don't work on it as much as I should do. There are quite a few Chatelaine's that I would LOVE to get and do eventually as they are such beautiful designs. Feel free to nag if you don't see any progress from me!!
This is where I am at the moment with it.
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I'm Sharon and have started Roses of Paris as my first ever Chatelaine project. I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far but have so many other projects on the go that I don't work on it as much as I should do. There are quite a few Chatelaine's that I would LOVE to get and do eventually as they are such beautiful designs. Feel free to nag if you don't see any progress from me!!
This is where I am at the moment with it.
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Hello from me
Hello everyone.
I'm Kerry. I live in Auckland, New Zealand and I'm currently working on my third Chatelaine. I hadn't done much on it for ages, but got going again at the beginning of this year and have just finished part 6, so this SAL came along at the perfect time for me. I'm hoping to alternate between this and a HAED as my main projects in 2014.
So picture!
I'm currently working on Illuminated Medieval Sampler and, as I said, have just finished part 6.
I've previously stitched Mini Mystery J and Alpine Seasons Garden. You can find pictures of those (and a number of my other cross stitch finishes) in the gallery on my own (often neglected but I'm trying to do better) stitching blog at http://lahaylia.wordpress.com/cross-stitch-gallery/.
I'm Kerry. I live in Auckland, New Zealand and I'm currently working on my third Chatelaine. I hadn't done much on it for ages, but got going again at the beginning of this year and have just finished part 6, so this SAL came along at the perfect time for me. I'm hoping to alternate between this and a HAED as my main projects in 2014.
So picture!
I'm currently working on Illuminated Medieval Sampler and, as I said, have just finished part 6.
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| Illuminated Medieval Sampler by Chatelaine, stitched on Tiger Eye from Silkweaver (now discontinued) |
On a more personal level, I'm married and the mother of a wonderful 10 year old boy who has ADHD and so keeps me pretty busy most of the time. I have ME/CFS myself, so those two things combined mean I'm a SAHM who needs a lot of rest. I love my stitching (and patchwork) as it is one of the few things I do where I can see concrete progress that I'm achieving things in my life. I don't stitch nearly as much as I would like as I get too tired if I do too much, but I'm so glad I have that creative outlet in my life and don't know what I'd do without it.
I hope to keep up with the SAL, but as with everything in my life it all depends on health and circumstances. All the same, my intention is to work on part 7 once I finish the page I'm currently stitching on my HAED.
Thanks for having me.
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Angie's Japanese Garden
I like Meari am also stitching Japanese Garden. I stitch on a monthly rotation, 1 project a week.I just finished working on this for february. Last month I had to frog that 6 O'clock crane (over 1), this month I did much better. I am hoping to have this completely finished and beaded by summer's end. I always get lots of questions on the fabric. It is silkweavers mississippi blue,28 ct belfast linen.
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Angie
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Seaside Mystery - Obsessive Cross Stitcher
Hi I'm Nicola - otherwise known as the Obsessive Cross Stitcher. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I live in the UK in Stockport (near Manchester). I'm 38 years old and live with my husband and 4 year old son. I've been stitching since I was about 10 years old and like many other stitchers have amassed a stash which will most definitely exceed my lifetime - but I have to keep adding to it! I have four Chatelaines Seaside Mystery, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Autumn Hydrangea and Sparkling Peacock. Sleeping Beauty's Castle has been kitted up and is a WIP but I haven't started Autumn Hydrangea or Sparkling Peacock yet.
For the Stitching Bandits Chatelaine Challenge I will be stitching on the Seaside Mystery. Here's where I left it last time I stitched on it.
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For the Stitching Bandits Chatelaine Challenge I will be stitching on the Seaside Mystery. Here's where I left it last time I stitched on it.
I'm stitching on a hand dyed fabric from Crafty Kitten called Sunlit Water and it's 32 count Joblean. I'm stitching it with the speciality threads recommended by Martina but I've substituted the DMC threads with silks from the Silk Mill.
I'm planning on working on this on the first week of each month as I have four projects in rotation at the moment. I am currently stitching a model for Northern Expressions Needlework which is my focus piece and I will be working on that two weeks out of every month. When I finish that I may increase my stitching time on this to two weeks each month instead of one.
So I think that's all for now - if you've any questions please do ask. Really hoping this challenge makes me see some good progress on this piece and hoping that seeing every one else beautiful work doesn't mean I end up buying too many more Chatelaines!
Keep stitching and smiling
Nic
xoxo
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Introduction-Stitching Madness
Hi stitching friends =).
I'm Katharina from germany. I'm 31, married and have two small kids.
I have a Stitching Blog over at Tumblr (Stitching Madness) and I can't wait to tackle my Chatelaine Wip's. I've finished a few Minis and I am working on Mystery XV (Deep Blue Sea) for quite a while now. I hope that SBCC gives me the necessary motivation to finally finish it.
So here are pics of my Chatelaine WIPs I want to finish this year:
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I'm Katharina from germany. I'm 31, married and have two small kids.
I have a Stitching Blog over at Tumblr (Stitching Madness) and I can't wait to tackle my Chatelaine Wip's. I've finished a few Minis and I am working on Mystery XV (Deep Blue Sea) for quite a while now. I hope that SBCC gives me the necessary motivation to finally finish it.
So here are pics of my Chatelaine WIPs I want to finish this year:
Mystery XV (Deep Blue Sea)
Kingfisher
Finished Chatelaines:
Raffle April 2011
Raffle 2010
Springtime Roses (Freebie)
More pictures and close-ups you can find at Stitching Madness.
I'm looking forward to see all your pics, because I know this will be a big motivation for myself =).
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Introduction - Jessie Stitches
Hello, all! I'm Jessie from Jessie Stitches. I'm in my mid-20s, living in Virginia, USA with my boyfriend (soon to be fiancee) and our 18 month old bulldog, Thor. I'm working on my Master's in Education and hope to start teaching soon (so I can have summers off to stitch!).
As far as cross stitch is concerned, I'm relatively new but absolutely addicted. The first time I discovered Martina's designs I was absolutely hooked. SBCC is going to be the kick start that I need to really get going on tackling one of these beauties. I do have one finished Chatelaine, a freebie, Martina's Roses.
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So that's all about me. I look forward to working my Frosty and see you all progress on your projects as well. Happy stitching!
As far as cross stitch is concerned, I'm relatively new but absolutely addicted. The first time I discovered Martina's designs I was absolutely hooked. SBCC is going to be the kick start that I need to really get going on tackling one of these beauties. I do have one finished Chatelaine, a freebie, Martina's Roses.
For the SBCC, I was trying to decide which beautiful design I was going to finally get started on. I have Autumn Fairy in my stash (not yet kitted up) but decided to go with Frosty Knotgarden (I'm originally from Michigan and love the beauty that *can be* winter time).
So that's all about me. I look forward to working my Frosty and see you all progress on your projects as well. Happy stitching!
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Mini Mystery J and Alpine Seasons Garden
These are my two previously completed Chatelaines.
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| Alpine Seasons Garden, stitched on Summer Khaki Belfast |
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| Mini Mystery J, stitched on Buttercup Lugana from Heaven Lee Creations |
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