Cross Stitch Fanatic

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Yes, I am a Cross Stitch Fanatic!!!!

I LOVE to cross stitch. Counted cross stitch is my favorite technique, and the more complex the pattern, the better... I love the challenge! There is nothing better than seeing the picture come to life on the fabric as you stitch.

I am a small business owner of an online craft and hobby store, where I actually sell the kits for this favored hobby. You can see pictures of my own personally finished works below in this lens.

The picture featured at the top left of this lens is called "The Guardian". This cross stitch project took me almost a year to complete, and has been the most complicated so far. This is one of my favorite pieces I did, and I am currently working on a mate to this one called "The Minstrel", which is another dragon piece.

You can view my finished works here:
www.webshotsangelaj521.com

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Majestic Peacock Cross Stitch - March 2007
Majestic Peacock March 2007

Lady Liberty Cross Stitch - completed 2007

Current Cross Stitch Projects 

As you can see, I have more than one project going on at a time. I tend to work on one for a long time, then get a bit bored with it and need a change of pace, so this works best for me.

This is the one I'm currently working on, called "Partners in Crime". This is of two kittens playing with the yarn from the Raggedy Ann doll.

August 18, 2008 ↓
Partners in Crime 1
August 24, 2008 ↓
partners in crime 2
September 1, 2008 ↓
Partners in Crime3

This one is called "The Minstrel". This is a Teresa Wentzler design. I'm doing this one as a mate to hang with "The Guardian" which I already completed. ↓

The Minstrel Ongoing

The next one is called "Wintry Wolves". I love wolves, but find this one I have to do on and off since the colors are pretty monochromatic and I get bored with it pretty quick. ↓

Wintry wolves ongoing

I will update these pictures as I progress with the designs. It's really neat seeing the work-in-progress, then seeing the final result after it's done. It still amazes me that a person can do that.

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Cross Stitch Links 

DyShaSy Emporium
Great selection of needlework crafts; From Counted Cross Stitch, to Needlepoint, to Crewel Embroidery. You will also find a great selection of paint-by-number kits and Jigsaw Puzzles in all sizes.
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Dimensions, Sunset, Gold Collection, Daydreams, Minis, Jiffies, GlassArt, PaintWorks-whatever brand you select you will find exquisite designs, top quality materials, and easy to follow instructions. Incredible attention to detail goes into every ingredient of every kit. Each and every Dimensions em
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Cross Stitch How-To's 


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Cross Stitch Projects I have completed! 

My first cross stitch project I ever made! This was finished in 2003 as a gift for my son's first birthday. The picture shows my daughter holding it.

bears cross stitch

This project is called Mad Blue Bird. I decided to start selling my finished projects, and this is the first one I sold, which I completed in 2003.

mad blue bird

Storytime Bears. Another project I sold.

storytime bears

Hummingbirds. This was my first project I gave as a gift to my mom, who is a bird lover.

hummingbirds

The Fairy & The Dove

The Fairy & The Dove

Butterfly & Clematis

butterfly & clematis

Mothers Day Card: Lena Liu's Butterfly

mothers day card lena liu butterfly

Paula Vaughn design finished May 2004. Another gift for my mom.

paula vaughn cross stitch

Floral Wreath. I sold this one.

floral wreath

Cowboy Cats. This was a Christmas gift for my brother.

cowboy cats

Midsummer Roses. Another Paula Vaughn design that was a gift for my mom.

midsummer roses

Charles Wysocki's Too Pooped. This is the first one besides the teddy bear one I did for my son that I actually kept and still have hanging in my home.

Wysocki - Too Pooped

Teresa Wentzler's The Guardian. Another one I kept.

Teresa Wentzler's The Guardian

Merry Christmoose. A fun little project I did for my mother in law.

moose

Snow Angel

Snow Angel

Bag Ladies

Bag Ladies

Light at Sea. Made for my sister.

Light at Sea

Majestic Peacock

Majestic Peacock March 2007

Birdhouse Nap. I made this for a Christmas gift for my husband's grandmother.

Birdhouse Nap

Thomas Kinkade's Clearing Storms. This is my first embellished cross stitch project. I made this for a gift for my sister.

Clearing Storms, Thomas Kinkade

Ladybug Gardeners

Ladybug Gardeners

Man's Best Friend, This was made for my mother in law's husband in memory of his dog Daisy.

Man's Best Friend 2007

Lady Liberty. This was an ongoing project for years. I would work on it for a while, then put it away while I did something else. I finally finished it and decided to give it to my sister for a Christmas gift, knowing she would cherish it.

lady liberty

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I would like to hear from you! 

Music-Resource wrote...

Hi ayjay: That Peacock is amazing, I bet it would take quite a while to make. Nice lens :) ~Music Resource~

ReplyPosted October 15, 2008

Kheng wrote...

Hi Angie, Thanks for a great lens. I love cross stitching too but I go for smaller designs. I'm always so envious of stitchers who are patient enough to finish the bigger designs. I especially love the Mad Blue Bird.

ReplyPosted September 12, 2008

Lensmaster

mom wrote

Angie, You amaze me with your talent. I am very proud of you. You certainly did not get this skill from me as all of my fingers becoem tangled when I try to do something so delicate and intricate. Keep up the GREAT work. Love from a distance. mom

Reply Posted September 07, 2008

ayjay521 wrote...

Thanks so much! I'm glad everyone likes it. I'm still adding to it on a regular basis, so check back once in a while. :)

ReplyPosted August 24, 2008

MuSTaNG60644 wrote...

Mom, i don't know how you do those things...but their really great!

ReplyPosted August 21, 2008

 
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