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Anita's Stitching

I have begun stitching in 1978. For the last 10 years, my stitching has been with "smalls". I love to use beads and ribbons and always looking for new ways for finishing. My email addresses is anita@anitalittlestitches.com.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

First posting in year 2008

I have been stitching but I did not complete the finishings. I don't really have any set plan for 2008. I want to try out new things as far as finishing technques and some sewing. I have purchased a few Judy Odell finishing booklets. I am trying out Vikki Clayton silk as well. I have stitched 2 projects and I love her silk so far and it is quite affordable. She has a great board with incentive when participating in the forum. I am trying to find a "Red" that I like to stitch some of my French charts. In 2008, I will still continue my Biscornu stitching and I am going to make a few strawberry emery type of finishing as well.


Vikki Clayton Silk and My aunt attic freebie:






Vikki Clay silk and a biscornu:






Perlin Tezer Rose freebie with DMC threads:





Ribbon Rose Strawberry Emery, I just use various ribbons and beads, pins:


42 Comments:

Blogger Stitch Wizard said...

You really have done some beautiful finishes here!! The colors are very pretty!! I love the little strawberry emery too!! Debby :)

6:28 PM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

Such lovely things! I might have to make the rose one for my MIL - I think she'd like it. And those blue silk threads really POP!

7:37 PM  
Blogger Deb said...

Your strawberry is just gorgeous, great way to start the year off! :)

8:08 PM  
Blogger Julianne said...

Anita,

Wow, what pretty things you've been stitching. I just love the bright and pretty colors. It was a real treat to look at when the weather here is so gray and gloomy.

8:35 PM  
Blogger Rachel V said...

Anita, you are the queen of biscornus! Beautiful finishes. Love the strawberry, too.

11:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The biscornus are just beautiful, but that strawberry is amazing, it has such a delicate look to it!!

12:17 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your biscornus are so pretty and the strawberry is stunning!

1:32 AM  
Blogger Rachel D. said...

Beautiful... as usual. Bravo: I love them all. And if haven't said so your: Happy New Year to you, dearest Anita

5:24 AM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

Gorgeous stuff as ever Anita! I'll be keen to see how you get on with the Judy Odell books - they are difficult to find in the UK but they look so interesting!

5:25 AM  
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5:26 AM  
Blogger The Silver Thistle said...

The rose biscornu and the strawberry are my favourites! I'm totally loving the roses!

As always, you've made a super job of them all Anita :D

5:58 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Beautiful biscornus, Anita! They look like springtime. The VC silks stitched up very pretty.

6:13 AM  
Blogger Cindy said...

Very beautiful finishes! The ribbon rose strawberry is amazing :)

6:20 AM  
Blogger Nancy said...

Happy 2008 Anita!

It looks like you will have more beautiful stitching to see this year. Your biscournus are so beautiful - I love the colors you have used and the pearls. And, your stitching and finishing is done so very nice.

I LOVE your ribbon roses strawberry! What a wonderful idea!

6:39 AM  
Blogger Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Everything is beautiful...but I particularly LOVE that strawberry emery...what a beautiful pretty!!

7:02 AM  
Blogger Suburban Stitcher said...

Like everyone else, I think that the strawberry emery is my favorite! Beautiful work!

8:41 AM  
Blogger Marjean said...

I love that strawberry! So girly.

8:56 AM  
Blogger Karoline said...

They're all lovely Anita, congratulations

10:45 AM  
Blogger Nicola said...

Some really pretty finishes there Anita. I particularly like the Pelin Tezer Rose freebie. How many biscornus do you have, or are they gifts for other people?

12:21 PM  
Blogger Mindi said...

Absolutely beautiful! I love the strawberry emery, its my favorite. Aren't Vikki's silks wonderful?

12:24 PM  
Blogger Lennu said...

Beautiful finishes! Your biscornus are always so pretty and the strawberry is very beautiful!

2:25 PM  
Blogger Carla said...

Beautiful finishes as always Anita! Love the ribbon rose strawberry emery!

3:45 PM  
Blogger Ranae said...

Those are such pretty biscornu's you have done up and the strawberry emery is fab.
Thanks for the freebie links, I have been looking for them since my 1st finished one before the NY

3:53 PM  
Blogger Tanya Marie said...

Oh my gosh, that strawberry takes my breath away. It's stunning - beautiful work!!!!!

Tanya

4:07 PM  
Blogger stitcherw said...

You've been quite busy, they are all lovely. Your 2008 looks to be off to a great start.
Sue

8:27 PM  
Blogger Sally said...

Beautiful finishes Anita:) I love the rose one. It's so bright.

5:46 AM  
Blogger Marie said...

AS always your work is A+++ I LOVE the Strawberry emory...how very talented you are.
I have Judy O'Dell's The Heavy Weight finishing books and will certainly purchase more, they are great.

10:00 PM  
Blogger Jane said...

Lovely finishes Anita! Working with silk is such a joy isn't it!

1:01 PM  
Blogger Katrina said...

They are all gorgeous Anita, I particularly like the strawberry :) Happy 2008.

4:41 PM  
Blogger Sharon said...

Gorgeous finishes as always Anita! I love the strawberry-it is so pretty. How do you display your smalls at home-do you have a special place?

10:14 PM  
Blogger Hearty Bakes said...

Your strawberry looks very pretty and sweet :)
You have stitched lots of Biscosnus,they are all so beautifully stitched. You are a Bisconus expert :)

8:32 AM  
Blogger Angela said...

Hello Anita :>)
Happy New Year. You have been busy i can see. your stitching is really lovely. I keep meaning to order some Vicki Clayton silks too and will definitely get on to it now I see your opinion. I have to say, I am enthralled with your beautiful strawberry emery. I love strawberries in any shape or form and this is breathtaking. I love the colours and the ribbony roses :>)
Warm wishes, Angela

6:09 PM  
Blogger tintocktap said...

I really love your strawberry - it's just beautiful. You're so creative with the way you use ribbons! My ribbons never seem to work like that LOL.

8:21 AM  
Blogger JariJari said...

Awe! They are all such beauties! My heart melts with your lovely strawberry...!!

2:30 AM  
Blogger Lelia said...

Oh how wonderful!! Each project is spectacular : )

10:03 PM  
Blogger Rachel V said...

Anita, I just wanted to answer your question about the Santa on my blog: it is from Bk. 124, Folk Art Christmas. Thanks for stopping by!

7:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just came across your blog and thoroughly enjoyed seeing all your wonderful stitching projects. You do such beautiful work!!!
Barb in TX
http://barbcat13.blogspot.com/

2:47 PM  
Blogger Solstitches said...

Everything you've done is just gorgeous! I especially love the strawberry - it looks so very pretty.
I love Vikki Clayton silks and like Garnet for monochrome stitching. I like the VC forum too.

10:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love to browse others cross stitch blogs. You do such fine work!! Thanks for showing.
Julie

3:59 PM  
Blogger Fünfzigerjahremädel said...

Anita,today I find your blog! You show many beautiful works!I also like cross stitch,... and very often I visit other blogs for inspirations!!!Greetings from germany,Ulla

6:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

beautiful finishes

12:34 AM  
Blogger Einschies blog said...

Anita, I surely have not to tell you how gorgeous your work is;-))) I have a question about the strawberries, what size does the fabic have, square or rectangle or round??? I would love to try one too...but I have none in my stash so I am wondering if I can do it by myself...

Gaby from germany

11:16 AM  

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