$3.00 Full pattern is 80 x 80 stitches in size and designed to fit inside a 6-inch hoop when stitched on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave fabric. Choose any colors you’d like from your existing supply stash. Dress it up in red and green for the holidays or choose colors to match your […]
Freedom Blackwork & Cross Stitch In-the-Hoop Pattern
$3.00 Full pattern is 70 x 70 stitches in size and designed to fit inside a 5-inch hoop when stitched on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave fabric. Choose any colors you’d like from your existing supply stash. (The chart was created with DMC #311 Navy, DMC #814 Red, and DMC #310 Black) Enjoy […]
Stitching & Stash Acquired for May
May was a complicated month out there in the real life world. My husband (Brian) had gallbladder removal surgery. Someone shot our van window out with what I assume was an Airsoft or BB gun while we were going down the road near our house. Lucas turned 20-years-old 😮 We’re getting ready for graduation coming […]
Stitching the 2017 Mystery Band Sampler SAL from Linen and Threads
This is a free design that was released one band at a time on the Linen and Threads website throughout 2017. You’ll find all of the information and downloads at http://linenandthreads.com/mystery-sampler-stitch-a-long2017. Current progress point: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Loretta Oliver (@retta719) Better late than never, right? I started this project […]
Death Before Decaf Free Cross Stitch Pattern
You probably already know that I love coffee. So this design happened. Click here to download the pattern PDF All pattern sales here at Stitching the Night Away support my addictions to Death Wish Coffee and pretty hand dyed threads. This is hand thrown pottery by Deneen Pottery for Death Wish Coffee‘s special […]
Stitching & Stash Acquisition for March & April
I didn’t do a post in March, because while I acquired some nice stash I hadn’t actually done much stitching. I’ve remedied that, thankfully, so I have some stitching and stash to show off again. Stitching progress: Connie Gee Designs 2018-2019 Backstitch SAL View this post on Instagram A post shared by Loretta Oliver (@retta719) […]
Once Upon a Time Free Blackwork Bookmark Pattern
Bookmarks are still among my favorite projects to stitch, even though I do most of my reading on my Kindle these days. Here’s a little freebie I made for you, 30 x 100 stitches in size, Once upon a time… a blackwork bookmark. You can download this pattern directly here If you enjoy this free […]
Stitching & Stash Acquisition for February 2018
Not so much stitching in February. Everyone was sick, there were fevers and flu bugs and just … ugh, so glad it’s March. Stitching progress was made on: Mill Hill Azul Calavera View this post on Instagram A post shared by Loretta Oliver (@retta719) Neglected Threads SAL January Biscornu (finished stitching!) View this post on […]
Neglected Floss SAL Biscornus
January Pattern I figured since we’re using neglected threads, I might as well use some neglected fabric too. I pulled this opalescent Silkweaver fabric from my stash to stitch this month’s pattern. The threads are leftovers that were missing their labels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Loretta Oliver (@retta719) View this […]
Stitching & Stash Acquisition for January
January started off so well, I was stitching every day and I was enjoying it, things were running along smoothly. I had started a new medication over the holiday break and I was seeing some improvement. Then my health insurance said they wouldn’t cover it. We appealed the decision and got rejected yet again. So […]
