"Ugly Scissors" Fob

Things have been a bit hectic lately, or maybe I should say more hectic than usual. I thought by this point in my life, I would have more free time and life would be less frenetic. Wrong, wrong, wrong! I had planned to add this chart 2 weeks ago and where has the time gone!? This is the chart for the scissor fob pictured in my last post. I've included a different back that can be substituted for the initials that I used.

Life Is Too Short for Ugly Scissors - Fob (pdf here)

And...

Charlene kindly shared photos of her projects using three of my charts, Mermaid Scissors Fob, Seahorse Fob and Life is Too Short for Ugly Scissors. Thanks, Charlene for letting me post them here!

No ugly scissors in the lot! Beautiful stitching and finishing to complement the beautiful scissors! 

2015 Smalls SAL - September

I decided I needed to get more active in the online stitching community again so I joined the 2015 Smalls SAL hosted by Heather of Stitching Lotus - a little late in the year to get started but it's open to new participants all year so I decided to join the fun. Hoping it will help keep me focused on stitching and blogging more. So, drum roll, please....here is my first check in for the SAL - September!

Of course my small of choice is a scissor fob. I knew what I wanted the fob to say but in order to fit it in I had to ...sigh... stitch over one....again. There are only two things I like about stitching over one, getting done with it and the end result which makes the effort worthwhile.

I stitched my initials on the backside using my Stork Scissors Alphabet, yet again, stitched over one so it would fit the space. I used 25ct Potato Lugana which is great to stitch on, not so great for finishing something so small and the stork scissors and needle colors don't show up very well. Live and learn!

Next is the Neon Cats scissors fob based on a knitting pattern of repeating cats that I saw online. I had to make some changes to make it work for me but I was pleased with the result and I loved the bright neon colored floss which was unexpectedly wonderful to stitch with. Stitched on the same 25ct Potato Lugana except this one is stitched over two threads! Yay!

Now I just have to figure out which pair of scissors looks best with it - any suggestions?

Seahorse Scissor Fob/Back of Mermaid Fob

I used this design for the back of the Mermaid fob but it could easily be used for a quick-stitch scissors fob on its own. (The alphabet I used is a favorite of mine, but it is no longer available to download from the publisher's website.)

Seahorse Scissors Fob/Back of Mermaid Fob - pdf

Mermaid Scissor Fob

My friend Beth is an amazing stitcher. I cannot begin to count all the gorgeous Mirabilia designs she has stitched since I've known her. I don't know how she finds the time and perseverance to stitch those beautiful, detailed and huge designs! (Anything 80 x 80 falls in the large category, 100 x 100 or more is in the huge range as far as I'm concerned!) As soon as I saw her Mirabilia mermaids framed and hung, I decided I would like to make a mermaid fob for her. It's funny, she doesn't hesitate to tackle those large projects but is hesitant to stitch something small like a scissor fob - that's okay, though, because that's where I come in! I finished the chart back in November but didn't get to stitch it until the end of March. I managed to work in all the things I like the least about cross stitch - a few partial stitches (only 4), one over one stitches (the seahorses), beads and back stitching. Sigh......you would think I would learn to leave those things out!

                                        Mermaid Scissor Fob pdf

Candace Has A Blog!

If you have visited here before, you are already familiar with Candace and her remarkable finishing skills! I have been privileged to share her stitching and finishing of several of my simple designs and in each instance she has made them shine far brighter than I ever could have! She has finally taken the blogging plunge and I hope everyone will take time to visit her new blog and leave her a comment so she will know you were there! Prepare to be amazed!

Stork Scissors Tin Photo from Candace

Candace is at it again! Another beautiful finish! I wonder if she gives finishing lessons? If so, I'm signing up! Thanks, Candace!!

Coffee Mug Mat Cube Finish by Karen

Well, I may as well start off the new year with an apology. I was looking back through old email for a particular message and I happened across a photo I had never posted to the blog. I am so sorry!!! Michele sent me an email to let me know she had posted a photo of the Coffee Mug Mat stitched and finished into a cube by her friend Karen. I wrote back and asked for permission to post the photo here and she said yes, but somehow I failed to get on here. So a little late (okay, a lot late!) here it is! Thanks, Michele, for sharing the photo and thanks, Karen for stitching and finishing the design and for continuing to accept me in spite of my bad manners!

Koi Pond Stitched by Maria

Maria sent me this photo of her beautifully stitched and framed Koi Pond! Thanks, so very much, Maria, for stitching the design and sharing the photo but even more so for the kind, heartwarming message you sent with it!

Gingerbread Ornament Stitched by Sari

Sari has shared the photos of her Gingerbread Ornament she stitched using the Gingerbread Treasure Bag chart. It looks really cute on the dark brown fabric with the red and white cording and the backing fabric is perfect for it! Great job, Sari! Check out her blog for lots of other really cute finishes! Thanks for sending the photos!

Coffee Mug Mat Stitched by Wilma

Wilma has been very busy again! Look at the cute mug mat she finished up using the Coffee Mug Mat chart. Doesn't it look great stitched on the tea-dyed Aida with the DMC Variations floss?! I love the results - it really adds to the design! Thanks, Wilma, for sharing the photo! I can't wait to see what you do next!

Koi Pond Finish from Candace

Wow!! Another amazing finish from Candace! (I'm sure she stitches in her sleep!) She has made the most beautiful Stitcher's Wallet using the Koi Pond chart embellished with beads and lots of details - so creative and beautifully done!!! Thank you so much, Candace! You continue to dazzle us with your finishing skills and creative flair!

Hummingbird Triangle Scissors Case Finish by Hazel

Look at these beautiful photos of the Hummingbird Triangle Scissors Case stitched by Hazel!

She stitched it on Silkweaver opalescent 32 count in Stardust and said the effect is amazing. She said she thought she would use a different count fabric if she did it again, as the scissors only just fit into the pocket. It was Hazel's first triangle case and I thought she did a marvelous job of it!!Thanks so much, Hazel for sharing the lovely photos of your gorgeous finish!

Friendship Heart Stitched by Zaini

Zaini stitched the Friendship Heart and finished it as a cute floss tag! The pink ring tag really sets it off don't you think? I think she did a beautiful job on it and as always, I really appreciate seeing the photos of the finished piece. Thanks, Zaini!!

Scissors Fob Photos from Berit

I'm sooo proud of Berit - she did such a great job on this, her first, scissor fob!! I love the way she changed the colors to match the scissors. Berit is a new stitcher so this is a special accomplishment for her - her first completely finished project. We all know there is a big difference in stitching and stitching and finishing (I am one of the worst about this!) Thanks, Berit, for Stitching and Sharing! I'm looking forward to seeing more great finishes to come!

Gingerbread Treasure Bag Ornament Photo from Valérie

Valérie has kindly shared photos of the ornament that she stitched using the Gingerbread Treasure Bag chart. Great job, Valérie! (Check out her blog to see more great stitching projects!) Thanks so much for sharing the photos!

Busy Bees Needlework Set Photo from Gloria

Look at the cute set Gloria made using the Busy Bees Needlework Set charts! I love the way she added a covered tape measure! Thanks so much, Gloria!

Beautiful Finishes from Sheila

Sheila B sent photos of the beautiful biscornus she stitched using the Roberta's Flowers Biscornu and Guiltless Dragonfly Biscornu charts. They are just gorgeous and beautifully made! Thank you so much, Sheila, for sharing your beautiful work! I hope everyone will take a few moments to visit Sheila's photo albums - she has lots of great finishes to see - lots of biscornus and other stitching and some absolutely spectacular beadwork!

I have been so busy with work, the Tiny Treasures Exchange and now traveling to visit my family that I am sadly behind on posting all the lovely photos that have come in the last couple of weeks - a situation I am hoping to rectify this weekend. I must apologize to all the generous stitchers that have kindly shared their stitching photos and are patiently waiting for me to post them. I intend to have them all up before the end of the weekend and hopefully a new chart as well. Thanks for visiting!

Gingerbread Treasure Bag from Sandra

Sandra has shared a photo of her version of the Gingerbread Treasure Bag chart. Isn't it cute?! She is always stitching, sewing and quilting something! In fact one of her quilting projects inspired the Nine Lives and Quilt Cats Scissors Fobs designs that I posted back in May. Thanks, Sandra!

Sandcastle Fob Photo from Alma Veronica

Alma Veronica has kindly sent a photo of her Sandcastle Scissors Fob! Thanks so much for stitching the chart and sharing the photo! Beautiful job - I love those beads and the shell charm she used! The weather here today is frigid - wish I was at the beach in the warm sun, playing in the sand......

Cheetah Needlework Set Photos from Lori

Lori has sent photos of her completed Cheetah Needlework Set! Isn't it wonderful?! I am so excited to see these charts getting stitched up and finished! Mine never seem to make it past the cross stitching part. Lori is another of those "overtime" stitchers I previously mentioned. You may remember the photos that I posted earlier of the Hummingbird and Dragonfly charts she finished, if not you will find them here. Thanks for sharing the pics, Lori! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed stitching the set and using it. Now you really need those Cheetah scissors!