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I used to stitch a lot of Mill Hill buttoned and beaded kits, mainly for gifts at Christmas. I loved how the beads buttons would add so much life to the stitching, giving it an extra layer of beauty. While I got away from them for a few years, I've... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2021 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Beggar's Christmas | Cross Stitch

I'm on a wintery, Christmassy roll here so far this first week of spring! haha. I've had the Beggar's Christmas piece kitted for what feels like decades, so recently, I decided to start it and get it out of my "you're next" pile. I stitched Beggar's Halloween and 4th by... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2021 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm | Cross Stitch

I'm absolutely one of those stitchers who stitches Christmas all year round. I don't have too many winter-themed pieces, however, so I've been starting to stock up on those. I want to remain festive after Christmas, but don't necessarily need to keep all my Christmas pieces out through February. Although,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2021 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Thank you, Jeannine! I wish it hadn't taken me so long to fix it - I love the finished piece, and am anxious to start another one in the series! I also have Christmas at Hawk Run, so I'm torn between starting Autumn or Christmas.

Commented Jan 24, 2021 on Shores of Hawk Run Hollow | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Shores of Hawk Run Hollow | Cross Stitch

Friends, it's been a while since we chatted. I am very much a homebody, but I gotta tell ya, being home a lot for the past foreverandaday is taking its toll. One good thing about being home more, is that I've been able to finish up some very long-standing WIPs.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2021 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Hi Catherine! Thank you for the correct fabric color name! I'm so glad you got your fabric and will be stitching this soon. I loved stitching Snow Queen (as I do all the Mirabilia pieces I stitch ;)), and I hope you do, too!

Commented Jan 13, 2021 on Snow Queen | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

That's a bummer that Crystal Legacy wasn't available! Champagne Bubbles sounds equally as lovely, and sounds way fancier than Crystal Legacy. haha. I hope you were able to start stitching her this summer! :)

Commented Aug 14, 2020 on Miss Christmas Eve | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Hi Margaret! I think this would be wonderful to stitch for your sister and brother-in-law. How fortunate they were to be married by Father Judge!

Commented Jun 9, 2020 on Mychal's Prayer | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Hi Maggie!! I'm so excited you'll be stitching Miss Christmas Eve!! She is absolutely one of my favorites, and I hope you love stitching her as much as I did! :-)

Commented Jun 9, 2020 on Miss Christmas Eve | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Mychal's Prayer | Cross Stitch

Hello! Happy Thursday! Man, what a state we're all in, huh? I've been teleworking for what feels like decades. Although I am fortunate in that I have the ability to work from home, it has absolutely taken its toll. There's something to be said for getting up and going to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2020 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Mrs. Claus's Cookie Shop | Cross Stitch

Happy April! Yesterday was a rainy, gloomy day, and today isn't looking much better. Here's hoping April showers bring those May flowers! I could use some color and cheer these days. Speaking of cheer, one thing that does make me happy is stitching all things Christmas. I can't help myself.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2020 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Thanks, Robin! I think you may have mentioned Best Press to me before. I wrote it down so I won't forget this time! Thank you (and your stitching pal!) for the tip! Be well and stay safe!

Commented Mar 30, 2020 on Basketful of Summertime | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Thank you, Robin! I really do love this series. It's so much stitching, but well worth it in the end. I've been thinking about picking up either Yuletide Welcome, Liberty Welcome, or Ghoultide Welcome from Plum Street Samplers. I've had them in my "to be stitched next" pile for so long...it might be time to actually start one of them!

Commented Mar 30, 2020 on Quaker Christmas | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Thank you, Robin! It's always so nice to hear from you. I'm so glad you're stitching daily! It's such a comfort, isn't it? Especially during this time. Ooooo how did you like that book? I'm always looking for good book recommendations!

Commented Mar 30, 2020 on Miss Christmas Eve | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Basketful of Summertime | Cross Stitch

I don't know about where you guys are, but the end of last week gave us a little taste of summer, and now I want it. Bring me all the warmth and flowers and sunshine and poolside reading time. This lovely piece is Basketful of Summertime by With Thy Needle... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2020 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Quaker Christmas | Cross Stitch

It's been ages since I picked up my Quaker Christmas piece, "Faith", and I finished it last weekend. This is the second of a three-part series, "Joy", "Faith", and "Peace". I thought it was a perfect time to share this piece, given that we're all kinda anxious right now, not... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2020 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Miss Christmas Eve | Cross Stitch

You all know by now how much I love stitching Mirabilia pieces. I love them. The detail is incredible, and they never disappoint. As usual, when I start a Mirabilia piece, it's hard to put down. I swore I wouldn't start anything new (HAHAHA) until I was done at least... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2020 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Thank you, Lorraine!! I looked up Dusk on the PtP website, and you're right, Dusk does look more grey than this piece that I have. It could be that it was mislabeled - Gothic and Mystic look closer to the fabric that I used; Phantom is also close, although darker with more purple. I would suggest choosing Gothic or Mystic instead of Dusk. I did not use the crystal fabric, but I think that could look incredible. The crystal would give more sparkle, and look like snow :) .

Commented Oct 31, 2019 on Snow Queen | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Hello Fall | Cross Stitch

Hello fall! I honestly wasn't sure the temperatures would ever cool off. While I welcome the warmth of summer, I am grateful the temps finally dipped below 90 degrees. I'm tired of sweating all the time. I don't know how Texans do it. Plus, I have new boots for fall... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2019 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Grace On Thee | Cross Stitch

I've been on a patriotic kick this year, and instantly fell in love with this Dyeing To Stitch club piece from Plum Street Samplers. The house was a bear to stitch, and I'm still going through and filling in the white mortar between the bricks, but at least the house... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2019 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Hi Susan! Thank you!! I’m so excited that my version inspired you to stitch this piece!!! She’s gorgeous, and I hope you enjoy stitching her as much as I did!!

Commented Aug 11, 2019 on Snow Queen | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Snow Queen | Cross Stitch

Holy Heatwave, Batman. Did you guys cool off yet? Good Lord it was hot this weekend. I like summer, but not when you could legit cut the humidity with a carving knife. It's too much. I was dehydrated yesterday morning at 7am, and all I did was sleep. All of... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2019 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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Thanks, Dawn! The ravens' eyes are the black beads that are represented by the circle symbol. I wasn't sure I liked it when I stitched the beads on...so I actually ended up leaving the beads out.

Commented Jul 13, 2019 on Raven Queen in All Her Glory. at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Thanks, Robin! It's always a pleasure to read your lovely comments! What have you been working on?

Commented Mar 12, 2019 on Patriotic Poppies | Cross Stitch at Coffee and Cross Stitch

Patriotic Poppies | Cross Stitch

Well, it's been a minute since I got it together and posted something, so without going into alllllll the gory details of why these past six months have literally flown past my eyeballs, I'll just dive right into my latest finish. Patriotic Poppies! I've been holding onto this pattern for... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2019 at Coffee and Cross Stitch

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