Crankypants Magnets

My new thing is making cranky little cross-stitches for magnets.



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This Week's Work

A couple bibs and placemats:





A pencil crayon roll. I love the ribbon used for the tie, it is marked like a measuring tape.



and another cross stitch for my friend, this one is based on a Subversive Stitching pattern.



Any suggestions what to do with this old piece of embroidery I found? I really like it, but am not sure what to make with it. The stitching is about about 6"x 6" and it was made from a vintage pattern.



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Tidbits from the Weekend

I finished the embroidery piece I was working on and sewed it into a bib, along with 2 other bibs:



I also did a tiny cross stitch for a friend, this is just 1" x 1.25".



I was sorting through some old craft materials given to me by my MIL and her mother, and found these sweet embroidery patterns. I can't wait to use them, maybe on a clothespin apron. I love using my clothesline now that the weather is warmer. I do think though that you must get more sentimental when you get older because 10-15 years ago I'd probably rather wade in pirahna-infested water than wear embroidered kittens on anything.





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Trivet

A trivet I designed to amuse myself.



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Santa Stocking, Feb 01/07

can be viewed here

Of course, lots of other projects in the works.. more bags, a trivet, a banner and maybe a paper mache sculpture.

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No Idle Hands Here (and Happy New Year)

This will keep me busy for a while, I'll post progress on the first of every month. I expect to be done in June 2007 (eep).



Feb 01 Update



What it'll be when it's done:




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One for Me, One for a Sister

When I showed my sister the vogue bag pattern she raved about the cheetah print version so I made her this one for $mas and delivered it last night. I also made a matching dog leash but still have way too much cheetah print fabric left over. Maybe I will make Melissa a cheetah print poncho with matching headband for her birthday this year.



I also indulged on this for myself. I saw it on a local second-hand site weeks ago and hemmed and hawed about it for a long time. But I started a new* project this week and those wooden scroll bars are hard on the wrists. Plus now I can be an uber-nerd crafter and stitch with one hand over and one hand under.



*okay, not new, but a project I wanted done for this year and didn't happen, so I am making it for next year.

And how cute is my kid when he sits beside me to do his own sewing with this little wooden apple? Very.



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Pecked to Death

Custom piece for a craft swap. The phrase was by request and we schemed the rest.

**updated to include the new border

Organization

Finally cleaned out my embroidery floss mess stash.



And a sneak preview of the project I am currently working on:

Craft Room Therapy

I've been feeling kind of blah lately* but some of my unpatented craft room therapy is helping.

Christmas present. Yes, I've started making them and no, you're not a slacker for not starting yet.



Close-up. Cross-stitch takes lots of stitches.



Headband from the Horray for Headbands post on One Hour Craft (see post below)



In my messy hair. Helps cover greys!



Baby blanket. Super cute sea turtles and super-soft fabric on the other side.



oh I just have to add a sea turtle close-up. They're so sweet.



* post comments. It'll make me feel better.

The Quilter

This is my most ambitious cross-stitch project, it took me 9 months to finish when I did it and would probably take me 9 years to finish a project this size now. Once I retire I will be a cross-stitch wizard. Click to see larger.

Project Which Shall Not Be Named

was this, a wedding sampler for my brother and sister-in-law.



Phew, done.
PS professional framing is expensive

Now I am onto christmas presents, including this stocking for DS:



Yeah, that'll take a while. But at least I can post progress as I don't think DS will sneak onto the laptop, read this craft blog and ruin the suprise. Plus, I just ordered this to watch while I stitch:

Gift for a friend's new baby

Felt name banner and embroidered onesie.



I haven't posted much as I've just been doing embroidery on little things and working on the Project Which Shall Not be Named (due at Christmas). Oh wait, I did this:



I really like the idea of combining traditional feminine crafts with feminist statements.

Why Not Cross Stitch a Little Skull?

Takes less than an hour.


-Amanda