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There are so many projects I have on the run now. Some are finished, some are half done, some are in plans. It feels I am running out of time sometimes :) So what I have finished is a new pad. Was too tired of Xmas topic, so Halloween just for a change.

Another side. You choose which one is a front side. I adore this little kitty :)

Some mint inside for a nice smell.

This is my new half done-y. Cross-stitching part is finished, sewing part is awaiting. 5-6-7 evenings of embroidery. Who counts anyway? :))

I also have presents I need to do for some of my friends and this is a secret yet :)

Some secrets will be revealed soon. Stay tuned!

Colors, experimenting

I continued experimenting with coloring fabrics for my future projects. For my embroidery projects I usually take white or beige canvas. Just to show you the difference. White is above.

To color it this time I used tea and coffee. Wanted to see if there is any difference. There is a very slight difference but in each case it gives an absolutely new shade. So... I used white as a background to highlight the contrast. Beige is over it. In this case I colored beige with
1. coffee, 2. tea

This is white canvas colored.
1. coffee, 2. tea

And altogether.
1. beige canvas colored with coffee
2. beige (tea)
3. white (coffee)
4. white (tea)

I can tell that it is possible to use both of them depending on the project, BUT... I liked the tea shade on beige much better. It is softer and not as yellowish as a coffee shade. Maybe next time I need to try coffee with milk :) So that is the variant I chose for my new piece. Which one? You will see soon. Have a good coffee! Or tea :)

Lavender dreams

Being still in a run of making small cuties. Can't help it, just adore them :) I find it an interesting game to play with colors, sizes, forms and scents. I have already made a few pieces with Xmas scent of cloves and cinnamon. This time it is lavender.

I used multicolor thread. Again :)

Wanted to say the backside but actually they are very similar with the only difference. You'll easily find it if you are attentive enough.

I always think how things I make can be used. Except of the fact it is a nice decoration, it can be a pin keep...

... or a lavender sachet for your clothes. I am sure it is possible to find a lot more other ways of using this cute, little, soft pillow.

This is something I have a dilemma with. I have been working with this piece for a few months, on and off. Just wanted to make something big and found this cute pattern. Now when it is about to be finished I am in two minds either to put it in a frame or to make a pillow. Help required :)

Colors, more colors, multicolors

So that is what I needed red wine for. It is good to use if you want to make an effect of an old, vintage thing. I just washed my canvas in wine and then rinsed in a cold water. The picture slightly shows the difference but in reality it got a nice soft color. I like it.

Here is a close up. I would also like to try to color canvas with coffee. Next time :)

I bought some multicolor threads for my new projects. One color shade goes into another one in an interesting way.

Some of the items you have already seen.

I started a new one. You will learn what it is going to be. Soon :)

Stars and snowflakes

Finished some other embroidered items. Christmas theme continues. I put some cloves inside to emphasize it :)

It took something like 5-6-7 hours to cross stitch those ten tiny snowflakes. Told you, in spite of the size, those things are quite time-consuming. But the result is adorable.

One more pendibulle, smaller size this time, cloves added as well.

Backside with little snowflakes.

Bought those little bells long time ago. Good opportunity to use them :)

Some cheap wine, the cheapest actually. No, I am not going to drink :) It is for my next project. Follow my blog and you learn the details soon.

Berlingo, biscornu, pendibulle and others

Recently I have been busy with some other projects life brings, unfortunately not connected with any creativity. I missed creating something new so much. A while ago I got a suggestion to participate in craft exhibition which will take place in late September in Sweden. I gladly agreed. It will be a good way to show some of the things I do and maybe sell some as well. It is just August but I am doing things for... Christmas already. In September people will be looking for something special or unique as a Christmas gift.

I opened a whole new world. They are called small forms but those small forms are quite time consuming :) But the result is so cute and adorable. The one I have already made is pendibulle. The word is french and as far as I am concerned means a softly stuffed pillow. The word is cute as well as the pillow :)

Pendibulle can be used in any way you want to use it. Pinkeep, Christmas decoration or sachet if filled with lavender.

I like the way it looks from aside with all those small beads.

It's backside is embroidered as well.

That is a new project started. Stay tuned, details will follow :)