I'm a Happy Girl!

Hello everyone!

Remember this picture of my back yard?

Well.... here is is today! Happy! Happy! What a transformation, eh? Life is returning.... trees are budding... flowers are blooming.... birds are singing all morning, while the spring peepers chirp all night!

More....

Here are some more finishes... I'm thinkin' spring!

www.etsy.com/shop/jessjayne

Looking for pictures....

Hi everyone!

I am looking for pictures of finishes of my designs if any of you have some (or know of anyone else??). I am going to be adding a "gallery" page to my website, so any pictures would be appreciated. They can be of any of my designs, freebies as well. I have quite a few already, and am always amazed at the creativity!

Also - I am getting closer every day to hitting the big 100 for followers. Once I get there, I will be holding a drawing for some free designs. If you know any stitchers (or dancers, readers, musicians, or anyone), ask them to sign up to follow. Then I'll put anyone who is interested into a hat (their names... not them) and give away some free designs.

Should be fun!

Hope you all are having a great Monday!

Maria

PS - Our spring peepers are back... and they sound wonderful!

Finished Pieces on Etsy!

Hey folks.... hope you are all well & happy!

I just listed my first ever finished pieces on Etsy! So excited! These little guys are soon to be part of a new "Miniature Designs" pattern that I am working on.

More soon!

If you want to see them up close & personal... please visit my Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessjayne

Peace!   Maria, The Stitcherhood

New Design

Hello Everyone!

Thanks for the nice comments about the new freebie.... you all made my day!

Just wanted to share a picture of one of my new designs. I had so much fun making this one! Would love to hear any opinions!

Have a great day!

Maria

Available as an e-pattern (PDF) on my website - http://www.thestitcherhood.com/patterns/
OR in leaflet version:
on my etsy shop -http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessjayne
or my eBay shop - http://stores.ebay.com/stitcherhoodcrossstitchdesigns

Thinking Spring.... New Freebie!

Hello everyone!

February is finally over. Here in my tiny part of Ohio, we broke the all time snowfall record in recorded history for Feb. snow totals. Ick - but - it is officially March, and while it is still quite snowy and cold here, just the word "March" makes me feel so much happier! It least it sounds like spring even if it doesn't look or feel like it yet!

To celebrate, I have a new Spring/Easter Bunny Freebie design to offer....Enjoy!

Maria, The Stitcherhood

PS - Also another Easter freebie on my website - http://www.thestitcherhood.com/freebies.php

(Click link below picture)

  

http://www.thestitcherhood.com/pdf/freebie-easter-bunny.pdf

New Etsy Shop!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well. It is snowing again here. We are at our second highest ever snow amounts in history for February.... and it isn't over yet!

I've been trying to stay busy... working on new designs and an Easter/Spring freebie to be released soon. I also decided to try my hand at an Etsy shop! I like the idea of an eBay type website but focusing on vintage/handmade/art type items.

I'd love to hear your comments on this. Have any of you ever bought or sold items on Etsy? Any opionions?

Thanks!

Maria, The Stitcherhood

My Etsy Shop -http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessjayne
My Website - http://www.thestitcherhood.com
My eBay Store -http://stores.ebay.com/stitcherhood-cross-stitch-designs

Florida!

Hello all!

I am back from a family visit to Florida, having fun and visiting the in-laws! While it was a bit chilly there, it was soooo nice to escape the snow & cold for a bit (see last post... ug). I do miss the sunshine. Winter here has been a black & white world where the sky above exactly matches the cement below.

The first picture is of my 2 girls & their dad being goofy & barefoot at CoCoa beach. Oh how I love the beach!! Second is my youngest and her dad in front of the Disney castle.

I guess now it's back to reality!   : )

BEST to you all!

Maria

Brrrrrr....my chilly world

Hello everyone!

I sure hope that you all are staying warm! I woke up this morning to snow & ice and just had to capture some pictures of my yard. If you look closely, you can see the snow that continues to fall sparking in my flash! The pine trees are bending over with the weight, it is so quiet. The only sounds are the twigs snapping, the wind (shiver) and the sound of more snow falling. Yes, I can hear it, it sounds like salt falling out of a shaker.

Luckily, we knew this was coming, we are used to big snow storms here in the Appalachian foothills, so I was able to stock up on hot chocolate, candles (yup - we often lose electricity in weather like this - bring on the board games), books, and I have plenty of new designs to work on. We are under a level 2 snow emergency - so it's not suggested that people drive.... duh - I can't even find my driveway???

I see a snowman in my future... I think the girls will insist on it!

Stay warm and cozy! - Maria

New Designs

Hope you all are staying warm and cozy. Here in Ohio, after a brief week of milder temperatures (it's pretty sad when 40 feels so warm!), we've been thrown back into winter. Brrr. However, cold February means that Valentines Day is just around the corner. Here are a few new designs for the loves in your lives! My first copyright 2010 designs!

Maria

On-Line Cross Stitch Show

Hello to all!

I found this new & fun on-line festival! I love to see new ideas for promoting cross stitch! Mark your calendars for the Spring Showing, Feb. 1-5, 2010

Maria

Valentines Love Freebie

Hello everyone!

Hope this finds you well! The snow has put me a bit behind schedule... but I finally have some Valentines Day designs ready. Enjoy this freebie - just click the image for PDF design - and check out the new designs on the website - www.thestitcherhood.com.

BEST to you all!

Maria

PS - Copyright protected. Feel free to stitch or share ... but please respect the copyright. Thanks!

FREE Christmas Cross Stitch Design

Hello All!

I am offering a new free design as a way to say "Happy Holidays!" to you all! Enjoy!

~Please note~ This design, like all of my designs, is copyright protected.

Free Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Design!

Hello all, hope you are well!

Things are busy here and I have begun plans for a Thanksgiving feast with my daughters, husband, brother and father. I am reminded of my many blessings, not just the big things like family and friends, but also the everyday mundane things that I often take for granted - today it was my washing machine (I can't imagine have to do ALL that laundry by hand - gag).

In the spirit of gratitude & giving, I wanted to offer another freebie for everyone to enjoy. Feel free to share, but as always, this and all of my designs are copyright protected.

May your blessings be many!

Maria

Another Halloween Cross Stitch Freebie!

Here is another Halloween freebie..... enjoy! - Maria
Click on the graph above.

PS - Yep, it's copyright protected. Feel free to stitch or share it ... but please respect the copyright. Thanks!

New Christmas Designs

Hello everyone... hope you are well!

I woke up this morning to crunchy crisp 30 degree cold! Odd, as it isn't even Halloween yet, however, just right for some new designs that I have just released, Copyright 2009, all rights reserved.

Free Halloween Cross Stitch Design

Click on the above graph image for a free Halloween Cross Stitch Design


Hello friends!

Here in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the air is chilly and the leaves are tuning spectacular colors!! Halloween is just around the corner!

A new & wonderful friend of mine (a great lady named Vilma from Examplars From The Heart - and an incredible designer) suggested that I put one of my freebies on my blog for everyone to enjoy. Why didn't I think of that?!? This free design (as well as some others that are often changing - check back often) is also available on my website - www.thestitcherhood.com . Colors used are DMC 310 (black) and DMC 920 (orange). Feel free to print, stitch, share with friends, ENJOY, but please remember that all of my designs (including freebies) are copyright protected .

Happy Stitchin'!

Happy Fall! Here are a few new designs coming soon (copyright 2009 - all rights reserved).

New Designs

New Quaker Design Coming Soon... copyright 2009.

I can hardly believe that summer is almost over. Before I know it, the leaves will be turning, I'll wake up to frost on the ground, my girls will be back in school and picking out pumpkins. Got me to thinking about some new designs for fall. Here is the first one (coming soon) called "Haunted Holler".
~Please Note~ This, like all of my designs, is copyright protected Thanks!

Hello all! It's been an incredibly busy start of the summer, but wonderful and fun, so I can't complain. I have a few new designs coming out soon, they vary in style, a lot of missing the beach, tapping into the 60's, watching too much LOST, and hoping for peace on earth! All over the place, no rhyme or reason, just whatever has been on my mind!

Please note - these, like all of my designs, are copyright protected.

Coming soon... The Lighthouse.

Coming soon... Magic Bus!

Coming soon... Peace on Earth.

Coming Soon..... The Island.

2 New Designs Coming Soon! "Dandy Lion" and "Unicorn Cove"

2 Designs below (wolf & tree) are now available on my website - www.thestitcherhood.com.

Woops - here it is... 3 new designs...

Hello all! It's finally spring here in Ohio, although, now that I said that, we'll most likely get a freak April snow. It has happened before! But, for now, the birds are back, the flowers are blooming, the trees are budding, and I am smiling!

Here are three new designs coming in the next week or so...

Here is one of my newer designs...Quaker style. Model stitched my my buddie Pauline... a great lady and fabulous stitcher.