I finished Lesson 4 last evening, except for the stitches requiring the Kreinik metallic tie downs. I ran out of that thread, so I kept on stitching I did call Christine for another reel. She is an absolute gem! I loved stitching the layered Sprat’s Head!!!! I have always enjoyed a good Sprat’s Head and it’s variations. This particular version…[Read more]

In lesson 3 there is a difference in the stitch diagram section 7A Fig.1 and Fig.2 and the right and left pages of the whole design. There are four gray backstitches at the top in Fig. 1 (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) and only the two middle stitches are shown in red at the top on Fig. 2 and the main chart. It also looks like on the picture of the…[Read more]

Thanks for your patience — Dawn mailed the kits today. The first lesson will be posted on Wednesday, October 28. Happy Stitching!

Looking for Shimmering dreams by Mona Jean Hill

Here I my final motif. My block is finished. Thanks for providing a truly fun and creative project. And thanks for all the feedback.

Here are the other 3

I have 4 of 6 areas completed. If I plan to make many more blocks I would simplify filling designs or leave some blank.

I’m working on my 4th area finding it challenging to have my butterfly stand out against the background. Interesting challenge.