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Look, Bluebonnets!
Just popping up from the bluebonnets to say hi! If you’re here from The Needlework Show, post in the comments to be entered into the drawing for free charts! If you’re not here from The Needlework Show, post a comment, then go check out all the cool stuff there! When I’m not posting to the [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on April 15th, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | 42 Comments »
News from Nashville!
It has been two weeks since Market, and I think I’m almost recovered! First, I forgot to post one of the new designs: I’ll be using this chart to teach a class on different ways of using overdyed threads March 20th at 3 Stitches in Spring, TX. Here’s a view of the hotel atrium with [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on March 4th, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Status Update: Getting There
So, I’ve officially finished all the stitching that needs to get done before Nashville Market. Tonight I hope to get all of my photography done and if I’m really good, all of the chart layouts ready. That probably won’t quite happen, since I need to write up some finishing instructions. When I get the chart [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on February 11th, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Ornament opinions needed
I’m trying to sketch out the last seven ornaments in the Advent Ornament series and I’m beginning to doubt myself. Are Gingerbread Men Christmassy? Is a single star too boring? Sometimes it is hard to work in a square “canvas” space. Also, I’m trying to have a good mix between relatively simple and Kat-crazy-complicated designs.
Published by cross eyed kat on November 19th, 2009 tagged Uncategorized | 6 Comments »
I actually won something!
Ok, first, I’ve never won a raffle before in my life. 3 Stitches, an LNS near me was having a raffle through the month of September to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The basket was on display on the counter and filled with stitching goodies and handmade goodies from the gals who [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on October 12th, 2009 tagged Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
Hello, and welcome to the Fall Needlework Show!
Welcome back, regular readers! And a special welcome to anyone visiting from the Fall Needlework Show! I hope everyone adds the blog to their reader – I will try to be more regular with updates, but no promises. I’m very happy to have five new designs for the Fall show: Three more Advent Ornaments, bringing [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on October 9th, 2009 tagged Uncategorized | 17 Comments »
Busy is good
Long time, no post, but the good news is that I have been busy. We’re quickly moving from Spring into Summer here in Texas, and my roses are in full bloom: Also, my new funky hibiscus plants started to bloom: And I went to another crawfish boil: May means the Giro d’Italia at our house, [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on May 20th, 2009 tagged design work, stitching, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Think dry thoughts
First, I want to thank everyone who is taking time to enter my Needlework Show drawing by posting in the comments (or by email). This weekend, the Husband will be riding in the BP MS150 bike ride from Houston to Austin. We’ve both done this ride before, and this year he is going to be [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on April 17th, 2009 tagged Uncategorized | 6 Comments »
I got some stitching done
I was sick on Wednesday, I’m blaming the new decongestant. By mid-afternoon, I was able to sit up mostly and I got some stitching done: Excuse the crappy webcam picture. I had thought to use pebble beads for “ornaments” on the tree, but they are way too big. I briefly debated doing swarovski crystals, but [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on February 27th, 2009 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Live (sort of) from Nashville
5:40: signing off for today. Time for closing will be soon. Then chatting and comparing notes with other vendors! 3:40: Now entering the long-dark-teatime of the tradeshow. 2:54 This was in my blog reader this morning and I really like it. It sums up my approach to this year. This year, I am designing what [...]