March 14, 2018

Local Needlework Shop...

Hand Dyed Threads

For many months now,
my evenings have been taken with
hand stitching...




Cross Stitch Design by Beth Twist from Heartstring Samplery

I'm continuing to work on
by Beth Twist from Heartstring Samplery.




Cross Stitch Design by Beth Twist from Heartstring Samplery - stitched by Rose Clay

I can at finally see an "end" to this very large project.
(I started it on February 8, 2016,
and have worked on it continually,
in my free time.)

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Stitch count:  435 x 363
2 threads over 2
worked on 28 ct. Cashel linen 
in 'Country Mocha' finish
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If you live local to Lancaster County, PA...
I purchased the linen and all of the 
hand dyed threads at 
(The staff are friendly and helpful
and the shop is well stocked.)




Cross Stitch Design by Beth Twist from Heartstring Samplery

Loving this Honeybee motif !

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"It's impossible",
said pride.
"It's risky", 
said experience.
"It's pointless", 
said reason.
"Give it a try",
whispered the heart.
                       ~ Unknown

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Have a wonderful day...
Rose