The Raggedy Stitcher

Anne of Green Gables is finished. Such a joy to stitch this for my Dear Daughter ❤️

My first reproduction sampler is finished! This is MC 1899 Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with Cosmo #4300 Christmas Red thread.

A Christmas gift I made for myself. Primitive Merry Christmas Pillow by Abby Rose Designs. Stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Belfast linen with called for DMC threads. I filled the pillow differently this time. I sewed all around, made a cut into the fabric in the back, then turned, and stuffed with polyfil. I then glued a velvet heart onto the hole with Aleenes tacky glue to close up the hole. I added a velvet ribbon, and a pin I found in a thrift shop. Louise 😊

I have been teaching myself how to crochet ornaments. I found patterns on Etsy. They are pretty easy to make, and they work up fast too. Great little gifts. I am trying not to crochet too much as carpel tunnel issues bother me. I am trying to avoid more hand surgeries. I have been through too much the past couple of years with so many different surgeries, I have been trying to stay away from doctors and hospitals. As long as I am pain free, I am thankful and blessed! our tree is up with colored lights this year. It is so pretty! We have a new family member, Annie the bird. we have been so heartbroken over losing Andy this year, we needed to fill the void. I found a beautiful hand stitched grandmother's flower garden quilt at an antique shop while out with my husband one day. He bought it for me! I wish you all a wonderful and blessed Christmas season! Louise 💕

I've started Anne of Green Gables for my daughter. I had to track down the Japanese book online to order it. The book is titled "Embroidery Stitching Guide - Perfect Stitches & Needlework Tips", it is a Japanese Craft Book. I'm using DMC # 910 on a cone (dark emerald green). Stitching on 32 count white Belfast linen, two over two. My daughter and I just love the Anne of Green Gables series! I am so excited I can stitch this for her. I have bought all the fabric to make her an Anne of Green Gables quilt. I hope to start that soon too. 💚 Louise 💕

I am celebrating 60 years of me! How blessed am I that God gave me all these years. This is One Stitch at a Time by La D Da. Stitched 2/2 on 36 count vintage country mocha linen with called for overdyed, and a few color changes. Info for inquiring minds... The flowers along the bottom are The Gentle Art Shaker Antique Rose and Weeks Red Rocks. I've added two bunnies from a Prairie Schooler chart "Woodland Sampling". Bunnies are stitched with DMC 829 and 738. The Large script alphabet is from "Needle Book" by La D Da, the small script alphabet is from "A Two Rabbit Sampler by La D Da. Letters and name stitched with DMC #3799. I changed the color on the house to overdyed Blue Heron. I added shutters to the windows in DMC #3799. 🩷🩷 (I removed my last name to post this photo). I laced and framed this piece myself with a Hobby Lobby frame. It was a wonderful celebration with all those i love!

I finally framed some of my needlework pieces. I just love how they turned out!

A new start! Every Opening Flower designed by Brenda Gervais. I am stitching this on 32 count cream Belfast Linen with called for overdyed and DMC threads. I am loving this beautiful house in Gentle Arts mountain mist!! Louise

A recent finish of mine. Peaceful Snow by Teresa Kogut. Stitched on weeks dye works 32 count Tin Roof linen, with called for overdyed and DMC threads. Such a cute pattern! May this new year bring lots of happiness and crafting time to all my dear friends! xxLouise

I finished crocheting my chunky daisy blanket! The pattern is by "all about ami". I love the colors, and the warmth of this blanket. I used Hue and Me yarn, in the colors Agave, salt, and mustard.

Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery. Stitched on 32 count antique ivory belfast linen. Two DMC threads over two. Thrifted frame - $10 Custom size cut acid free foam core at Hobby Lobby - $8 Blue velvet chalk paint from Hobby Lobby - 7.29 Laced and framed by myself for a total of $25.29! 😊 #considerthelilies #heartstringsamplery