Three Little Witches - Tania Melnyk (Finish)

 I just LOVE these little birdy witches. 

I had to stitch them up for myself ASAP.  Stitched on 32 ct. antique white lugana wuth DMC floss.

I think I will finish them up as an ornament.

Corny by Teresa Kogut (WIP)

 This is my progress on Corny.  I've been stitching him on Saturday nights for the SummerWeen Mayhem Moment events in our Discord.  I just have the wheel and the rest of the ear of corn to finish.

I got the entire kit as a Patreon exclusive in 2025. 

I can't wait to pain the display from Chantelle's 141 Design for this one.  

Primitive Pumpkin and Crow Sampler (Finish)

 

I love this little stitch I found on Etsy by Natalia Batrak of MyLovelyEmbroideryNB.

(There were small star motifs around the crow, but I did not include them.)

Cross stitch pattern “Pumpkin and crow sampler”
* Stitches: 81 x 80
* Palette: 7 colors DMC
* Recommended canvas color: cream
* Stitch: full cross, three-quarter cross stitch, french knot
* Size: 14 count Aida – 5.79 x 5.71 inches or 14.70 x 14.51 cm
16 count Aida – 5.06 x 5.00 inches or 12.86 x 12.70 cm
18 count Aida – 4.50 x 4.44 inches or 11.43 x 11.29 cm

Candy Corn and Pumpkin by Stitches by Ethel (FFO)

 Here is my FFO of "Candy Corn and Pumpkin" by Stitches by Ethel.  I finished it on the "Cow Tag" display board from Chantelle's 141 Design.  

Suggested Fabric is 28 count Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens

I used 28 ct. Vintage Country Mocha.

Stitch Count: 81w x 55 h

All DMC Floss

Background fabric and covered button is Chelsea's Checks, by Stitching with the Housewives for Henry Glass,  Orange, 1/8" bias check.  

I stained the display board with Minwax Jacobean wood stain and sealed it with ProLuxe Matte Finish spray.

Midnight Drift by Cottage Garden Samplings - (Finish)

 

I finished "Midnight Drift" by Cottage Garden Samplings for the "SummerWeen Mayhem Event"  in our Discord group.

Stitch Count: 

129W by 131 H

Fabric:  

40 count Nocturne Linen by Picture This Plus

I used 40 ct. Sepia Sorcery by Fiberlicious

DMC:  

310, 356, 435, 535, 801, 921, 3011, 3046 and 3078

Corny Cruiser - Teresa Kogut & Chantelle 141 (New Start)

 

I started Corny Cruiser today.  He's on 36 ct. coffee stain by Cedar River Linen with the called for flosses. I will be finishing him on the cruiser display from Chantelle's 141.

Midnight Drift - Cottage Garden (WIP)

This is my progress on Midnight Drift.  I will be working on this piece every Saturday during August with my discord group.  We get together every Saturday, stitch, play games, and socialize.  We call it Mayhem. 

Today's Haul - Just Nan mice

 I found a Just Nan mouse kit in my stash.  It'll be perfect for Halloween!

Just Nan Witchy's Sister Mouse

So... I decided to add to the nest for Christmas.  I got the Gingerbread Santa Mouse, the Gingerbread Mrs. Santa Mouse, and the Gingerbread Candy Mouse.  I just couldn't resist.  I love these little buggers!

Gingerbread Santa Mouse

Gingerbread Mrs. Santa Mouse

Gingerbread Candy Mouse

Midnight Drift from Cottage Garden Samplings (WIP)

 This is Midnight Drift by Cottage Garden Samplings.  

I pulled this WIP for Spooky Stitching on the 13th and last day (30th or 31st) of the month in the DotDotGoose Discord Group. Join Us!

 Stitched on 36 ct. Sepia Sorcery (Fiber on a Whim), with the called for flosses.

Midnight Drift - Cottage Garden (Start)

 I'll be stitching Midnight Drift from Cottage Garden for my Dark October stitching. 

I'll be stitching on this project on the 13th and the last day (30th/31st) of each month with the DotDotGoose Discord group.

Fabric:  36 ct. linen, Sepia Sorcery

Flosses:  Called for

Update: Halloween HiJinx by Carolyn Manning

 

This is my progress on the Halloween HiJinx by Carolyn Manning.

Fabric:  36 ct. linen, Sepia Sorcery

Floss:  DMC

I am doing this stitch as part of a SAL in the DotDotGoose Discord group.  We stitch one block a day.  

Halloween HiJinx - Carolyn Manning (WIP)

 I started the Halloween HiJinx by Carolyn Manning on October 1st.  I am doing this with my discord groups.  We are stitching one square a day. 

I used 36 ct. Sepia Sorcery fabric from Fiberlicious and the called for DMC flosses.

Here is my progress. I am loving the fabric!

Little Batty Ornament - Teresa Kogut

 Cute! Cute! Cute! I'm going to start this ornament from Teresa's patreon today for my "travel" stitch.  I always keep a little stitch with me in case I get stuck waiting somewhere or am bored wherever I happen to be. :-) 

I'll post a better picture when I'm done.

Jack-o-Lantern Jumble - Just Cross Stitch June 2025 (Kitting)

 I'm so excited to kit up The Jack-o-Lantern Jumble pattern from Just Cross Stitch (Summer 2025).  edition.  Another biscornu for the Discord event.

Fabric:  30 ct. pumpkin linen, Weeks Dye Works

Floss:  DMC 310, 740 and 310 perle cotton #8

Beads: Mill Hill Seed Beads, black and shimmering bittersweet

Halloween Quaker - Primrose Cottage

Last, but not least... Halloween Quaker!

This photo was taken when the stitch was just removed from the Q-snap.  It wasn't ironed or blocked yet.   

I plan to finish it as the suggested pillow as I did get the finishing kit from Primrose Cottage.

Fabric:  I changed the fabric to 32 ct. lugana, stormy night

Floss:  CCW: Black Coffee and DMC: Ecru, 920, 783 

Free Stitch Friday from Primrose Cottage

 This was a fun stitch to sneak into my Halloween stitching.  

It's the Free Stitch Friday from Primrose Cottage Stitches.  

Fabric:  32 ct. Stormy Night Lugana

Floss:  I used some of the DMC colors from the Sip and Stitch box (310, 535, 731, 783, 920, 921, 3740).

One minor change from the chart is I stitched grey around the candy corn fob instead of a gold-brown.

Witches Brew - Roundabout

 I couldn't wait to stitch up this round about from Stitching with the Housewives.  

The stitch is called "Witches Brew" from the Roundabouts series.  This will be going in the witch diplay stand from Paisleys and Polka Dots.  I changed the floss colors to match the ones used in the Halloween Sip and Stitch from Primrose Cottage.  I'll list them below.

Fabric:  32 ct. stormy night lugana

Floss:  I used DMC: 310, 731, 783, 920, 921, 3042, 3740

These are NOT the ones listed on the chart.

Stitch #3 - Small chart

Next up was the small chart in the Sip and Stitch.  Stitched up in a couple hours!

Fabric:  still 32 ct. stormy night lugana

Floss:  DMC floss listed on chart

Stitch #2 - No tricks

 Second in my pile of Primrose Cottage Sip and Stitch charts was..."No tricks, just treats."!

I love the colors.  I'm going to use these for all of my Halloween patterns.

Fabric: 32 ct. stormy night lugana

Floss:  DMC listed on the chart

It's October! Time to stitch some Halloween patterns.

 "Halloween Cauldron" from the Sip and Stitch box from Primrose Cottage.

Decided to start all the Sip and Stitch charts.  What a great set of patterns.

First up... Halloween Cauldron

Fabric:  32 ct. Stormy Night Lugana

Floss:  I used the DMCs.