tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63357330383433746492024-03-05T10:59:18.898-08:00boots & beadsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820571737682350477noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335733038343374649.post-19311569879015708042016-09-28T09:29:00.001-07:002016-09-28T09:29:21.564-07:00potty mouth stitching<div style="text-align: center;">
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i admit it. i've been known to use a few choice 4-letter words when the need arises. but stitching those 4-letter words? that's a fun (and provoking) concept that i'm ready to try...</div>
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subversive cross stitch has been around for years, heck, there's even <a href="http://subversivecrossstitch.com/blog/">websites</a> dedicated to it. and it goes beyond just cross stitch. needlepoint patterns are being offered with those cheeky phrases and words we're dying to display! <a href="https://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2016/09/introducing-bitch.html">chilly hollow</a> and <a href="http://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2016/09/sense-of-humor-please.html">needleartnut</a> are both stitching the same subversive canvases right now and it amps the stitching game up to 11! </div>
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for this particular project, i am choosing to stick with cross stitch patterns since it gives me the finishing style i desire. what's the project? my home away from home, my office. i decided a few weeks ago that i needed to seriously re-vamp my desk decor and add some flair - what better way to showcase my personal style than some sassy cross stitch? </div>
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i've been on the hunt for patterns that speak to me, whether it be personal interests (favorite tv shows, phrases, etc) or just the irony of a traditional pattern and modern words, i love it all!</div>
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this is going to be just a fun side project with no real deadlines that i can work on if i need a change of scenery from my needlepoint stash. do you love it? hate it? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820571737682350477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335733038343374649.post-29154741339624760742016-09-26T12:09:00.000-07:002016-09-26T12:09:03.346-07:00birthday finish!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
thanks so much for all the kind birthday wishes this weekend! it was a very relaxing weekend, and i got to stitch, which always makes for a good time!</div>
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i used fancy fur and satin stitched for his hat and cuffs. the fibers might be really annoying when trying to stitch background behind them, but i love the effect!</div>
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his beard came next, and i had to put it down for a few days before i decided to just move forward with the alternating french knots using tulips. meh. </div>
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somebody decided to be cheeky with his extra passport picture, so imagine my surprise when i came downstairs to this over the weekend! <3</div>
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et voila! background in place, and after a little beading session during sunday night football, we have a finish! i admit i was anxious to get this to the finish pile, because i am really excited about my next project on deck and can't wait to start!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820571737682350477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335733038343374649.post-25674766471862966802016-09-09T10:24:00.000-07:002016-09-09T10:24:28.089-07:00the maiden voyage on a brand new canvas. also, Iowa. <div style="text-align: center;">
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true story: i'm a Texas girl. and as a Texan, it can sometimes be lost on us that there are other states in the continental US besides our own. i never dreamed that i would eventually end up with midwestern boy from the state of <b>Iowa</b>. want to know what came to mind when he first mentioned where he was from? </div>
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turns out it's a beautiful and picturesque state, and actually <i>does</i> look like a travel brochure</div>
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<span style="font-style: italic;">fun fact: my mom still gets Iowa confused with Ohio and Idaho</span></div>
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the point of this brief geography lesson is that i've been trying to incorporate both of our home states into my needlepoint, and actually discovered that it's a little harder to find Iowa-themed needlepoint canvases (compared to the over-abundance that is offered for Texas)</div>
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this petei santa is the trifecta for the <a href="http://bootsandbeads.blogspot.com/2016/04/2016-stitching-finishing.html">Iowa</a> canvases that i've stitched. my man may not be winning any awards for being the Iowa State Alumni-of-the-Year but he is going to appreciate this cute canvas on our Christmas tree dadgummit!</div>
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seeing them all together makes me appreciate the entire set even more. they look so cute and i can't wait to someday see them finished and sitting on the mantle (not this Christmas guys, back into the finish pile for another year)</div>
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look at the pretties i got to pick up over the weekend!</div>
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This poor thing has been languishing in the finish pile since 2013, so it was way overdue for its date with the finisher! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820571737682350477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335733038343374649.post-25635638086224570672016-07-28T09:51:00.001-07:002016-07-28T09:51:40.455-07:00heavenly stitching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
i was able to get through a huge chunk of her dress while binge watching the last 2 episodes of "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/">stranger things</a>" </div>
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sleeves are diagonal mosaic, yoke is a 3-1-3 brick stitch, and skirt is an alternating wave variation. </div>
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metallic motif was added to the sleeve trim and hem next, and now she is ready for the background!</div>
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i'm trying to figure out what to stitch next, which is always the hardest challenge for me. part of me wants to dive into another big project (remember my <a href="http://bootsandbeads.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-mackenzie-childs-stash.html">mackenzie childs stash</a> that is going on 4 years and counting?) and then part of me wants to keep it simple and just stitch a small ornament from my stash. </div>
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what a momentous occasion! it is the last "new start" of this nativity set, yippee!</div>
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it is also the ceremonious "i get to throw away every bit of thread i was saving from every nativity canvas kit for this entire project" day. that was quite a treat. </div>
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her face, hair and halo...looking extra angelic</div>
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onto the wings! you'll notice a very subtle gauzy stitch over them, with the perfect amount of kreinik to outline how delicate they are. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820571737682350477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335733038343374649.post-58663679527717351672016-07-19T09:18:00.002-07:002016-07-19T09:18:34.285-07:00baaaaack with a finish<div style="text-align: center;">
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apologies in advance - i neglected to take progress pictures so i don't have much to show for myself, but aren't these guys cute? </div>
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this makes finish #11 for the nativity series, which means i only have 1 more left! </div>
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i need to seriously give some thought to what i will possibly start working on next...another series? a small ornament? a larger canvas i've been avoiding? </div>
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sorry for the accidental break in posting! seems like everything got busy all at once, but i have still managed to find some stitching time. </div>
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isn't he cute??? my tassels are "meh" but i love the overall look of this piece. so regal and elegant (and by far the largest in the whole set)</div>
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i've been working on the last animal canvas (sheepies) but in the hubbub of our lives i forgot to take progress pics along the way. forgive me? </div>
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ugh. yep, still working on this one. i really got into the rhythm of quick finishes for these canvases, so excuse my lack of posting since this one is taking a bit longer!</div>
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isn't he cute? he's also way larger than the past few canvases in the series, so this might take over a week</div>
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i was feeling adventurous, so i started stitching the hump....</div>
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stitching his hair and blanket took no time at all, and don't you just love his little eyeball?? he has such a sweet face. i'm really happy with my decision and think he makes a cute addition to the set. </div>
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the whole enchilada! this little guy was a blink-and-you-missed-it project, but adds so much charm to the group. this next canvas will take a little more effort to make it over the "hump" to the finish line (hint hint)</div>
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skin, turban, and beard stitched (he's aliiiiiiiiiiveeeeeee)</div>
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the last component to this little guy was his great shepherd's crook. i laid 2 lengths of memory thread to follow the shape -</div>
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before i started stitching the shepherd, i had to pack up all of the kreinik that was used on the majestic wisemen. i was skeptical as to how this sweet guy could even compare to the fancier canvases. but sure enough, with a beautiful design and the perfect choice of decorative stitches, this canvas started coming to life too.<br />
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for mason's birthday, we took a little trip down to fredericksburg for a weekend of wine and relaxation. our cottage was 10 miles outside of town situated on the most beautiful piece of land, and we were surrounded by wildflowers, hill country views and lots of furry friends. </div>
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my hand cramps subsided yesterday, which gave me a small window to try and get the momentum going again!</div>
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every time i look at this canvas i only think about mardi gras, so it's a fun reminder of new orleans. this canvas marks the halfway point in the series, so i'm determined to keep the momentum going and finish strong!</div>
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i was highly motivated to cross that finish line, and made the final touches while there was still daylight outside!</div>
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on to the final (and very green) wiseman now? jury's still out. my hand is still a little crampy and i'm not sure if it's from my speed round on sunday, or a combination of needling, computer, and scrolling through instagram. </div>
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similar boxes found <a href="http://www.keepsakeneedlearts.com/sar-acid-free-storage-box-small">here</a></div>
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<i>still in shock!</i></div>
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mason and i knew for a while that we both wanted a future with one another, and that was cemented after we moved to dallas together for our new job opportunities last year. i obviously was in no rush and wanted to take my time to make sure that the right foundations were set in our relationship. so maybe the silver lining of going through a divorce at 26 is that it gives you laser focus on the qualities that you need from a partner, and the red flags that you won't ignore. i feel very lucky that we found each other, and i don't regret anything i went through, since it brought me to a better place within myself where i could truly love. we are so happy to start the next chapter of our lives together, rich with love (and needlepoint!)</div>
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i really had every intention of finishing this guy sooner, but something came up :)</div>
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(more on that later)</div>
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robe lining and bottom hems completed</div>
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the finished product!</div>
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should i continue stitching these one after the other, or should i move on and start something else? i'm usually a "one-at-a-time" girl with my stitching, but maybe it's time to branch out?</div>
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