Photo by Vale

In my previous post I showed Valie's Sew Fuchsia awaiting its final finish and here it is. Using a pretty co-ordinating fabric Valie made a padded case for her GPS - what a great idea! There are more pictures on Valie's blog *here*. My French friend is not only a fabulous stitcher, she has wonderful finishing skills too.

Photo by Cindy

I have received the above picture from Cindy which shows Sew Red - an iStitch Design freebie. It is stitched on 28ct linen in Vintage by Fleur de Luce Hand Dyeds with AVAS silk floss 2925 and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid in PB03 Gold. Cindy left the year as 2009 as she stitched this as a anniversary sampler. I am not sure if Cindy has a blog but if I find out she does I will add a link later.

Edited: Cindy has now give me a link to her blog *here*. She has also told me she is now stitching Sew Easy and there is a picture on her blog.

Thank you to both Vale and Cindy for staring their versions of iStitch Designs.

Both charts are still available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the side bar

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Photo by Valie

A few pictures to show you today. First up is Sew Fuchsia stitched by Valie who chose a selection of HDF silks in pinks, mauves, greens and ebony for her version (her chosen colours are listed on her blog). Valie has yet to decide her final finish but I am sure whatever she choses it will be lovely. Thank you Valie for allowing me to show it here.

Sew Fuchsia is available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.

This beautiful little rabbit pin pillow was stitched by Angela as a gift for me. How spoiled am I? The pattern is Lapin et Oeuf by Danybrod and is available *here*. Not only does this look gorgeous it also smells heavenly for Angela stuffed it with lavender. He sits on my desk so I can admire him as I work. Thank you Angela.

And now another little rabbit - Sew RabbitS stitched and finished by Brenda of Time to X Stitch. It is stitched 1* 2 on 38ct green Gander linen with HDF Gold Blush regular silk thread and finished as a really sweet pin pillow stuffed with crushed walnut shells. Check out the backing fabric that Brenda has used - isn't that cute? Thank you Brenda for allowing me to show your finish. 

Sew RabbitS is also still available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.

I promised pictures of the Sherri Jones' Blue Ribbon box class that I took in London on April 21. It was a long and tiring day but what fun it was. I only took a few pictures and none of the finishing steps or of Sherri's future projects as I am sure that she does not want these posted on the internet other than on her own website. The above pictures shows my two Stitch-n-Bitch friends, Sylvie and Caroline (both sitting), Susan of Hanging By a Thread (standing) and a general class picture. Check out Susan's website *here* and her blog *here*. Susan, together with her sister Sarah, arrange classes on a regular basis and are always most willing and helpful if there is anything you need which is unobtainable in the UK. I think that Sherri might be returning to the UK again next year and, trust me, the new projects are amazing. I especially love the Fine & Fancy Tulip Tray and the Lounge Hare Sewing Box both of which can be seen on Sherri's website *here*.  The Blue Ribbon Box can also be seen *here*.

I will leave you with some pictures of the Lamprocapnos spectabilis (bleeding hearts) that I have growing in my garden. This year I have a magnificent display both in patio pots and in the borders. I adore these flowers and next year I hope to get some white ones. 

It's an awful day here today - dark, gloomy and raining - yuk - so I'm off to stitch!

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Sew Fuchsia is the new iStitch Design released today. An intricate border surrounds an unusual alphabet and pretty flower and bird motifs. It is stitched 1*2 on Antique White 40ct Newcastle linen with an HDF silk thread called Hisbiscus and finished by hem-stitching with the same thread. 

This design is available *here* or by clicking on the CHARTS button on the sidebar.

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