Here’s the fourth release in the Zodiac Blocks series! Actually, I confess that this is the first one I charted because I’m a Capricorn myself and I’ve been stitching it. I went back in and made a quick tweak and now it’s ready for release. Capricorn (♑) Calm, cool and collected Capricorn is an Earth […]
Aries Zodiac Blocks
Aries (♈) fiery, energetic, impassioned, and rules the color red. Considered a stimulant, red evokes action and confidence, which you exhibit in true Arian style. The color is also an attention grabber, and you’re not afraid to wear it. $2.99 Each block in the series is 45 x 45 stitches so they can be used […]
Leo Zodiac Blocks
Leo (♌) is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. It spans the 120-150th degree of the Tropical zodiac, between 125.25 and 152.75 degree of celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between July 23 and August 22 each year. $2.99 Each block […]
Gemini Zodiac Blocks
Gemini (♊) is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between May 21 and June 20. $2.99 Each block in the series is 45 x 45 stitches so they can be used together or individually and be interchangeable. On their […]
Finished Stitching Blackwork Deer Head
All finished stitching the blackwork version of the deer head silhouettes and really pleased with how it turned out. I’ll be turning it into a throw pillow on my next sewing and finishing day. The fabric is a Silkweaver Solo, 32 count Opalescent Lugana. I stitched the outline in 2 strands of DMC 986 the […]
Almost Done with My Blackwork Deer
I’ve got the outline finished, the antlers are all filled in, just little bit more to stitch. I stitched the outline in 2 strands of DMC and I’m doing the fill work all in 1 strand. [Pattern is available for purchase at Craftsy and Etsy]
A Light in Darkness Blackwork
I found this beautiful blackwork project posted on Flickr by hanging-by-a-thread and I just love it. With the Olympics going on this week, it seemed like an appropriate thing to share.