Latest Cross-stitch Block

This is my latest cross-stitch project done for my stitching group. The theme was sports.

Fishy Block

My latest block for the stitching group. The theme was sealife. I enjoyed working on this block. It was quite detailed, but a nice break for the simpler blocks I've done recently. Next block up...sports.

Shoes and Pocketbooks

This is my latest cross-stitch blog. The theme for this quilt is "girly girl" and I think this block will go nicely.



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"Belle"

This is my latest cross-stitch block, Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. This block will go in a quilt for a special child.

A Rose is a Rose

My latest cross stitch project comes from a leaflet called "Antique Roses" by Jeanette Crew's Designs. I really liked these roses. The colors are delicate and soft. They look like real antique roses. (The picture is not very good. My scanner isn't behaving so I took a picture.)


This block with go together with others to make a memorial quilt for one of the members of my stitching group. She died suddenly this summer. The quilt will be sent to her mother.

Charlotte is dearly missed.

Circus Wagon

Here is my latest cross-stitch block. The theme was "circus".

This was not one of my favorite blocks to stitch. There were a lot of 1/4 and 3/4 stitches and the use of metallic thread, which I find just horrid to work with. It is done and on it's way to our groups wonderful quilt "assembler".

Next block up....a gorgeous rose.

Tea For Two

I really liked how this cross stitch project came out, so cute.

This block is for the charity stitching group I belong to. The theme was teddy bears.

Bronco Rider

I just finished my latest cross-stitch block. This square is for my stitching group and will go on a western theme quilt. Next up...Teddy Bears.

Moose on the Loose

Here is my latest cross-stitch block for my charity stitching group.

The pattern comes from a Stoney Creek book called Cabin Classic.

I can't wait to see what Deb, our quilt maker, comes up with using these blocks. She makes each quilt so special and unique.

Tigger

My latest cross-stitch block.

Froggie Lady

Here is the latest block for my stitching group. The theme was cartoony frogs or fish. This was a fun block to stitch.

Football Player

This is my latest cross-stitch block.

This guy worked up quite quickly and was easy to do.

The quilt theme is sports.

Elephant block

This is my latest cross-stitch block. I think he came out very cute!

Fancy Cowboy Boot

This is my latest cross-stitch block. I really enjoyed working on this one. It is so colorful! The whole quilt is going to be different boots.

Farm Seasons

This block will go on a quilt with a farm theme. This one was a fun one to stitch. The ladies on my stitching group are keeping me busy this spring!

Noah's Ark

Here is the latest block I've been working on for my stitching group. This one was a bear to work on. It was not hard, but there are very large areas of the same color and a tremendous amount of 1/4 stitches. I am glad this one is done. It came out nice and the quilt is going to be great, so colorful and bright. All the blocks are from the Beginner's Bible.

Stitching for Kids

I wanted to mention the site where I started my "career" charity stitching. It is called LoveQuilts. It is a wonderful organization.

I would encourage any of you who like to cross-stitch to check it out. You don't have to stitch a lot. You can do one block a year, or many. You get to choose the child you stitch for. You pick your own patterns within the theme described, so you can work within your ability level. It is a very worthwhile organization.

Below are some of the recent quilts we have done in my little group.

Around the world

Dogs

This is one of my favorites....shoes and purses!

Quilts

As I've mentioned before, I stitch with a small group of ladies, for charity. This is an online group and we make quilts from cross-stitch blocks for children with chronic or life-threatening diseases. I have never met any of these ladies, but they are wonderful friends.

When they knew that the Philippine kids were coming home, they wanted to make quilts for all of our children. I was overwhelmed and so very pleased that they wanted to bless our family with these quilts. They allowed me to be part of the surprise so that I could stitch a block for each of the kids quilts.

It was quite comical as I openly worked on the quilt blocks and the kids had no idea. They are so used to seeing me working on my cross-stitching that they never would have guessed the blocks this time were for them.

Below are the quilts. The kids love them and sleep with them every night.

Rachel's My Little Pony quilt

Bessie's butterfly quilt

Dan's Thomas the Tank Engine quilt
Gabe's heavy equipment quilt
Hannah's Hello Kitty quilt

1921 Super Fiat

This is the latest block for my stitching group. This block isn't very exciting, but some of them are really great, Corvette, Mustang, Camaro and a Jag. This quilt will be great for the little boy we have chosen.

Toy Monkey

Here is my latest cross-stitch block. This one was quick and easy.