Peaches

Designer/Source:  Mill Hill Kit

Date Started: 2/17/2013
Date Finished: 2/22/2013

Stitched for: Me

Fabric Used: Tan Perforated Paper
Threads Used: DMC
Other: Beads and Leaf Treasure

Project Notes: I used two strands for the cross stitch and 1 strand for the backstitching instead of the 3/2 strands called for in the instructions.  I glued a magnet on the back and this sits on my refrigerator with other "food" magnets.

Betta

Designer/Source: Luvable Pets

Date Started: 2/14/2013
Date Finished: 2/17/2013

Stitched for: Binky South Dakota

Fabric Used: 14-count White Aida
Threads Used: DMC

Project Notes: This was the second time I stitched this square, because the first time I backstitched it in 208 by mistake.

Rose Biscornu

Front

Back

Designer/Source: World of Cross Stitching #191 (CraftXtra)

Date Started: 2/1/2013
Date Finished: 2/10/2013

Stitched for: Karin (Shared_Crosses Biscornu Exchange)

Fabric Used: 14-count White Aida
Threads Used: DMC

Project Notes: This was my first biscornu and although I don't think I stuffed it enough, it turned out okay.  While the stitching was completed on 2/10, it wasn't made into a biscornu until 2/17.


Flower Heart

Designer/Source: Cross Stitch Crazy #174

Date Started: 2/10/2013
Date Finished: 2/13/2013

Stitched for: Undecided

Fabric Used: 14-count white Aida
Threads Used: DMC

Project Notes: Will make into a card to have on hand.

Flowers in Blackwork Vase

Designer/Source: Maria Diaz (World of Cross Stitching #168)
Date Started: 1/27/2013
Date Finished: 2/1/2013
Stitched for: Undecided
Fabric Used: 14-count white Aida
Threads Used: DMC
Project Notes: Will probably make into a card to have on hand

February Fairy

Designer/Source: Lucie Heaton / Cross Stitch Crazy #173
Date Started: 1/27/2013
Date Finished: 1/27/2013
Stitched for: Undecided
Fabric Used: 25-count pink Lugana
Threads Used: DMC
Project Notes: I substituted Kreinik 202HL Very Fine Braid for the sparkle on the wand and the hanger on the heart.

Tinkerbell Bookmark

Designer/Source: Jan Lynn Kit

Date Started: 1/19/2013
Date Finished: 1/26/2013

Stitched for: Kyleigh

Fabric Used: 14-count off white Aida
Threads Used: DMC and Pearl Blending Filament

Project Notes: At Kyleigh's request, I left off the words "Kyleigh's" and "Bookmark" and the extra sparkle stitches surrounding the areas where these would be.  The wings and "pixie dust" sparkle in real life.