The recommended colors are:
DMC 3781
DMC 310
DMC 738
DMC 680
DMC 613
DMC 869
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Free Christmas Pattern
Lucky you!!!! Since we exceeded our goal of 900 likes on our Facebook business page I promised another new pattern. So, please enjoy and be sure to show me your finish.
Friday, November 21, 2014
New Patterns
Good Morning!!! Good News... I have added new Christmas cross stitch patterns with more on the way. You can purchase the patterns through my website Gettysburg Homestead, not instant download, but emailed directly from me or through PatternMart for instant download.
Joy
Noel
Poinsettia
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Projects...
Do you ever wonder if I actually do any crafting anymore? LOL. Yes, I actually do. I have been so busy designing some new Christmas patterns and stitching I haven't had time to work on much else. However, today I will show you some actual new projects that anyone can do easily and quickly.
First, need a rusty item in a hurry and don't have time for it to rust? Yeah, me too. I had this candle pan that would not rust no matter what I did. I put it out in the elements and put stripper on it and nothing. Uggghhh. I didn't have a container big enough to use the peroxide, salt, and bleach mix. Plus I didn't have time to wait. I am very impatient when I want to finish a project. Yes, my friends, there are some metal objects that have a coating that prevent them from rusting. You will find this with some safety pins and bells. Anyway, I decided to faux rust this pan so I could finish one of my newest punch needle patterns.
All this is is modge podge and cinnamon. Believe it or not it is. No rusty mess and I'm not afraid the rust will react with my punch needle.
Second... a quick and easy Christmas runner.
But Mary, I don't know how to quilt! I know this is what you are thinking... Am I right? This my friends is a pre-quilted piece of fabric I found at the Goodwill. This is what is called a double sided pre quilted fabric. Basically it has the fabric you see and piece of batting in between and another piece of fabric on the back. How easy is this? I just googled it and you can find tons of this stuff everywhere. All I had to do was stitch on the binding, which only took a little bit of time. Everyone thinks you are a quilting master! That I'm not. LOL Very quick and easy idea for yourself or for gifts.
I also did a little shopping this week. My daughter and I checked out a reopened antique shop under new ownership. It is much better then it used be. I found this little stool for $10. It is the perfect size for just about anywhere here at the homestead. There are traces of blue and green paint and one of the legs on the other side looks like a rather big mouse chewed on it. lol. I just love it.
First, need a rusty item in a hurry and don't have time for it to rust? Yeah, me too. I had this candle pan that would not rust no matter what I did. I put it out in the elements and put stripper on it and nothing. Uggghhh. I didn't have a container big enough to use the peroxide, salt, and bleach mix. Plus I didn't have time to wait. I am very impatient when I want to finish a project. Yes, my friends, there are some metal objects that have a coating that prevent them from rusting. You will find this with some safety pins and bells. Anyway, I decided to faux rust this pan so I could finish one of my newest punch needle patterns.
All this is is modge podge and cinnamon. Believe it or not it is. No rusty mess and I'm not afraid the rust will react with my punch needle.
Second... a quick and easy Christmas runner.
But Mary, I don't know how to quilt! I know this is what you are thinking... Am I right? This my friends is a pre-quilted piece of fabric I found at the Goodwill. This is what is called a double sided pre quilted fabric. Basically it has the fabric you see and piece of batting in between and another piece of fabric on the back. How easy is this? I just googled it and you can find tons of this stuff everywhere. All I had to do was stitch on the binding, which only took a little bit of time. Everyone thinks you are a quilting master! That I'm not. LOL Very quick and easy idea for yourself or for gifts.
I also did a little shopping this week. My daughter and I checked out a reopened antique shop under new ownership. It is much better then it used be. I found this little stool for $10. It is the perfect size for just about anywhere here at the homestead. There are traces of blue and green paint and one of the legs on the other side looks like a rather big mouse chewed on it. lol. I just love it.
I have another project I'm working on drying from it's coffee stain bath that I will hopefully be able to show you soon. It will be a new Christmas cross stitch pattern.
Have a great day and stay warm my fellow notherners. LOL.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
FREE Thanksgiving Pattern
Since I have reached a goal on my Facebook page Gettysburg Homestead of 800 followers I designed a new sampler just for you!!! I thought you needed a FREE pattern for the holidays. If I reach 900 by Christmas I will design a FREE Christmas one too. So, make sure you find me on Facebook if you would like another FREE pattern.
Just right click on the picture save it to your computer and print. How easy is that?
I have selected some colors that I liked if you would like to use them.
DMC 3777
DMC 3829
DMC 830
Please email me with your finished projects. I would LOVE to see them!!!!
Just right click on the picture save it to your computer and print. How easy is that?
I have selected some colors that I liked if you would like to use them.
DMC 3777
DMC 3829
DMC 830
Please email me with your finished projects. I would LOVE to see them!!!!