tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74448852280405251552024-03-05T08:52:11.170-07:00X-Stitch-Patterns.comJulie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-69100882092620690662015-01-17T09:26:00.001-07:002015-01-17T09:26:51.337-07:00Hot Rods and Hot Dogs<p>It’s fair time in South Florida, and while I am not going to the fair, I am reminded of how much fun the fair has been in the past. Lots of cotton candy (my fav) and those dogs on a stick. I don’t know what it is about them, but they are on the tasty side as a treat every decade or so. </p> <p>While I was thinking about the fair, I remembered that I had a lot of hot rods that have not been converted over to patterns. Hot rod art is Americana, and these classic cars have a rich history in the background of our youth. They may not look just like they did the day they rolled out of the factory door, but they have that certain air of excellence. I took this series of photos at the West Yellowstone Car Show in West Yellowstone, Montana in the summer of 2013. </p> <p>Here is a sample of the cars getting crossed:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s6HkekBYeCM/VLqNRaWMNuI/AAAAAAAAAvI/jyMdXU3lSG8/s1600-h/XSTCH-00698%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="XSTCH-00698" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="XSTCH-00698" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JB0HBURxefo/VLqNRw5dBDI/AAAAAAAAAvM/5vtENzwT7WU/XSTCH-00698_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bSAdDq7ozPU/VLqNSKIlSCI/AAAAAAAAAvU/uvhPrTJNbss/s1600-h/XSTCH-00699%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="XSTCH-00699" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="XSTCH-00699" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TfKmTipDUZw/VLqNShd6yOI/AAAAAAAAAvc/LMErN6RXl08/XSTCH-00699_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a></p> <p>They are not ready for the site yet, but I made the decision to create these canvases much larger than usual in order to retain all of the fine detail in the vehicles. Of course, that is based upon a 14 count Aida, so if you use a smaller count, you can reduce the overall size. These are awesome pieces with around 50 colors. They will be added to the website soon. </p> <p>Enjoy other patterns of hotrods while you wait for these. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/hot-rods/414-chevelle-chevy-car-automobile-vintage-auto-chevrolet-hotrod-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-xstitch.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/876-large_default/chevelle-chevy-car-automobile-vintage-auto-chevrolet-hotrod-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-xstitch.jpg"></a></p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>If you want to be included in our emails, then be sure to sign up for other freebies and sales on our patterns. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" class="validate" method="post" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="//bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" target="_blank" novalidate> <div class="indicates-required"><span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label><input id="mce-EMAIL" class="required email" name="EMAIL"> </div> <div id="mce-responses" class="clear"> <div id="mce-error-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div> <div id="mce-success-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="position: absolute; left: -5000px"><input tabindex="-1" name="b_5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558_71e1a76266"></div> <div class="clear"><input id="mc-embedded-subscribe" class="button" type="submit" value="Subscribe" name="subscribe"></div></form></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.mailchimp.com/js/mc-validate.js"></script><script type='text/javascript'><br />(function($) {<br />window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';<br />}(jQuery));<br />var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<br /></script> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b59d8200-d98e-42b6-a26e-c71e17877b8d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/hotrod+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">hotrod cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/xstitch" rel="tag">xstitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/counted+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">counted cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/www.xstitchpatterns.com" rel="tag">www.xstitchpatterns.com</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/summer+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">summer cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cross+stitch+for+guys" rel="tag">cross stitch for guys</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/hot+rod+cross+stitch+patterns+for+men" rel="tag">hot rod cross stitch patterns for men</a></div> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-74281037232140798762014-12-14T10:49:00.001-07:002014-12-14T10:49:49.113-07:00Free Pattern for You and Happy Holidays<h5>from Julie and Blu at <a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com" target="_blank">www.x-stitch-patterns.com</a></h5> <p><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558/images/36b2dd84-9116-43ef-8193-faa2bc189dfa.jpg" width="163" align="left" height="171">Because we appreciate your continued support, Blu and I want to offer you a free pattern. You can have any pattern up to a $7 value for free. If you have been wanting some of my more complex or colorful patterns, now would be the time to get it for free.<br>Use code <font color="#ff0000">HappyHolidays</font> when you check out to get $7 applied to your check out. There is no carry over balance, so if your order is less than $7, fill your cart until you hit $7. We want you to have lots of goodies for yourself this holiday season, so we are handing out free patterns.<br>You can only use the code <strong>once</strong>, but it is good until January 01, 2015 in case you don't have time to shop now.<br>Again, thank you SO much for all your support. I am having a great time designing patterns for you, and there are a lot of new things on the horizon for 2015 as I start to design for some Charles Craft blanks.<br>Keep warm and warm those fingers often.<br>Julie and Blu<br><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558/images/547d7276-96c6-4b2d-92a4-3b7f9b168056.jpg" width="150" align="left" height="159">PS - Share this email with your stitchy friends!<br>PSS - Here are just an example of some of the patterns for you to choose from: <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/birds/443-magpie-bird-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-xstitch.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558/images/9bcdf140-4c9a-4b8e-9e21-0480c8bb6459.jpg" width="164"> </a> <p>I have been chasing magpies around for the last couple of years trying my best to get a photo of these scamps. Finally! He landed on the fence post and I shot. I really like the way the yellow grass and the green sage from the hillside set him off in this photo. <ul> <li>Title: Magpie <li>Stock: XSTCH-00456 <li>Cloth: Aida 14 <li>Stitches: 175 x 186 <li>Inches: 12.5 x 13.29 <li>CM: 31.75 x 33.76 <li>Color Count: 50 <li>Thread Manufacturer:DMC </li></ul> <p>Price $7 (FREE when you use your coupon code HappyHolidays) <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/landscapes/509-yosemite-nature-trail-hiking-trail-nature-hiking-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-xstitch.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558/images/4799d7d3-b960-4535-a3cc-92b090c036e4.jpg" width="164"> </a> <p>I took this photo while hiking in Yosemite coming down from Vernal Falls. This path was best shown in black and white due to the contrast of the trees and the path, so in the tradition of Ansel Adams, here is my hiking photo. <ul> <li>Title: Hiking Yosemite <li>Stock: XSTCH-00522 <li>Cloth: Aida 14 <li>Stitches:153 x 200 <li>Inches:10.93 x 14.29 <li>CM:27.76 x 36.30 <li>Color Count: 24 <li>Thread Manufacturer:DMC </li></ul>Price $7 (FREE if you use the coupon code HappyHolidays) <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/dish-towel-patterns/700-butterfly-dishtowel-pattern-butterfly-cross-stitch-pattern-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-xstitch.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558/images/fc644d86-9e40-4a85-b5b4-d204a645e0a9.jpg" width="164"> </a> <p>One of my newest projects is the dish towel. I have not designed a lot of these, but there are a few. I created them to fit the Charles Craft huck towel. <ul> <li>Title: Blue Butterfly Dishtowel <li>Stock: XSTCH-Towel-05 <li>Cloth: Aida 14 <li>Stitches:69 x 18 <li>Inches:4.93 x 1.29 <li>CM:12.52 x 3.27 <li>Color Count:9 <li>Thread Manufacturer:DMC </li></ul>Price $2 (you still have $5 to spend) <p>If you want to be included in our emails, then be sure to sign up for other freebies and sales on our patterns. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" class="validate" method="post" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="//bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" target="_blank" novalidate> <div class="indicates-required"><span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label><input id="mce-EMAIL" class="required email" name="EMAIL"> </div> <div id="mce-responses" class="clear"> <div id="mce-error-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div> <div id="mce-success-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="position: absolute; left: -5000px"><input tabindex="-1" name="b_5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558_71e1a76266"></div> <div class="clear"><input id="mc-embedded-subscribe" class="button" type="submit" value="Subscribe" name="subscribe"></div></form></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.mailchimp.com/js/mc-validate.js"></script><script type='text/javascript'><br />(function($) {<br />window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';<br />}(jQuery));<br />var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<br /></script> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:23b3ff05-c408-4446-b8d3-2d4ee3ccd24f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">free cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+counted+cross+stitch" rel="tag">free counted cross stitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bird+cross+stitch" rel="tag">bird cross stitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/butterfly+cross+stitch" rel="tag">butterfly cross stitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/cross+stitch+for+dish+towels" rel="tag">cross stitch for dish towels</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/huck+towel+pattern" rel="tag">huck towel pattern</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/magpie+cross+stitch" rel="tag">magpie cross stitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/hiking+cross+stitch" rel="tag">hiking cross stitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/xstitch" rel="tag">xstitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/x-stitch-patterns" rel="tag">x-stitch-patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/julie+and+blu" rel="tag">julie and blu</a></div><!--End mc_embed_signup--> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-58597412799221531142014-11-24T21:00:00.001-07:002014-11-24T21:35:33.754-07:00Storage is Everything!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am working on a 14x14 image (Barn Horse), and I have been using a old tote bag from a bead show as a storage container. It was a great way to get all my stitching on the plane when I last flew. I wanted something especially for my cross stitch WIP, so I started looking around. I know that you can get cheap bags just about anywhere, but I didn’t want a cheap bag; I wanted something nice to put my stitching in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I had to be able to accommodate the pattern pages, hoops, frames, q-snaps, floss, needles, pencil, scissors and all the rest of the necessary items for cross stitching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">See, I am not always content to just sit and stitch at home. If I find myself stuck somewhere for any length of time, I want to use that time to relax and stitch, so I wanted something compact and mobile. I wanted it to be good looking, though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I also wanted to support handmade. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I host the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/handmadecommunity/" target="_blank">Handmade Community</a> on Facebook, and when Cynthia Kirby joined, I wandered over to her shop on Etsy, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassyRags2Bags?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">ClassyRags2Bags</a> and had a look around. It so happens, she lives down the road as the crow flies from my hometown in Illinois. As I was poking around in her shop, I saw this bag, and I posted it on Facebook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The more I looked at it, the more I realized that it would be a great fit for my cross stitch patterns and supplies. So, my mom, who is still in that small town, bought it for me, and it is just perfect for my stuff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p39qMIYlG7A/VHP-0zEozwI/AAAAAAAAAqM/1I2bqLSn59s/s1600-h/DSC_0003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0003" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1kRMRGjnoeI/VHP-1Uo9EvI/AAAAAAAAAqU/XSFMLnfAwTY/DSC_0003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="190" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0003" width="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oMVrzNCWDcg/VHP-15QU1WI/AAAAAAAAAqc/SBaed6t6z0A/s1600-h/DSC_0004%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0004" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gyi6dZPoE2g/VHP-2DllmvI/AAAAAAAAAqk/wDCQkNbC7HM/DSC_0004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="165" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0004" width="244" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_qPkIIhH9uE/VHP-2hBL9WI/AAAAAAAAAqs/E0QNXlPLpfQ/s1600-h/DSC_0005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0005" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NyMj7qVTuXI/VHP-3NO47CI/AAAAAAAAAq0/7mj3_2UD3OY/DSC_0005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="171" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0005" width="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TUym1HtMN7o/VHP-3u9B4jI/AAAAAAAAAq8/9OIElZjEaOo/s1600-h/DSC_0006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0006" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-npnOMP4Ab00/VHP-4A0GpLI/AAAAAAAAArE/BlM9mnryIMo/DSC_0006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="154" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0006" width="244" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yMDsRJlnuU8/VHP-4tA48MI/AAAAAAAAArQ/4qIpuMMCJk8/s1600-h/DSC_0007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0007" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sIw6fampnHo/VHP-5OdK4kI/AAAAAAAAArU/gMTTN1-MHi8/DSC_0007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="182" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0007" width="244" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Everything fits amazingly, and I have two pockets that are just the right size for my patterns (on the inside) and my tools on the outside. It has a button closure on it that fits perfectly over the top of my q-snaps, and the bottom is flat, so it sits up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has a roomy interior where I can fit all my floss and extra frames. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is padded and feels like a quilt. It is attractive and even though it is more of an autumn motif, I have no problem using this all year round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I suggested to Cynthia that she start creating bags for the stitchers, so if you are in need of a great travel bag, then hop over to her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassyRags2Bags?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> and ask her to stitch one up for you. I am sure any fabric will do, but I bet if it has lots of xxxxxs on it, it will be a hit! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Julie and Blu </span><br />
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Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-5216334834392538332014-08-01T07:40:00.000-06:002014-08-01T07:40:00.057-06:00Friday Freebie 8-01-14<p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/184-green-owl-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/207-large_default/green-owl-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <p><strong>Green Owl Counted Cross Stitch PDF Pattern</strong> <p>This green owl with a beanie was originally created to be a dry erase wall board. He is available on zazzle. I translated that art into a wall hanging that has a lot of room for you to personalize for that owl lover in your family. It is a simple pattern that is fun to stitch up. Quick and easy, can be done in one evening while watching television. There is nothing else on tv anyway. <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 112 x 134 <li>Size: 8.00 x 9.57 inches or 20.32 x 24.31 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 5 <li>Original Art</li></ul> <p>You will receive this pattern as a <strong>digital download</strong> and will need Adobe Acrobat to view it. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.adobe.com">www.adobe.com</a>. <p><strong>All patterns are computer generated and you are receiving the pattern only. You are not receiving a finished product.</strong> <p>All additional supplies, ie. canvas, floss, frames, etc. are your responsibility to purchase. <p>Here is the dry erase board listing. <p><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/green_owl_with_orange_beanie_dry_erase_board-256315316758745572?gl=julielcleveland" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/green_owl_with_orange_beanie_dry_erase_board-r4d034a931bc744e78c55d241ab460992_fumj8_8byvr_324.jpg"></a> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – So you don’t miss a single freebie or new pattern – and I have a lot of new patterns in the works – you might want to sign up for our newsletter</p> <h3>Subscribe to our mailing list</h3><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form class="validate" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="//bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" method="post" target="_blank" novalidate="novalidate" jquery19006839276098938574="1" jquery19005498942997769157="1"> <div class="indicates-required"><span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label><input class="required email" id="mce-EMAIL" name="EMAIL" aria-required="true"> </div> <div class="clear" id="mce-responses"> <div class="response" id="mce-error-response" style="display: none"></div> <div class="response" id="mce-success-response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="left: -5000px; position: absolute"><input tabindex="-1" name="b_5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558_71e1a76266"></div> <div class="clear"><input class="button" id="mc-embedded-subscribe" type="submit" value="Subscribe" name="subscribe"></div></form></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.mailchimp.com/js/mc-validate.js"></script><script type='text/javascript'><br />(function($) {<br />window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';<br />}(jQuery));<br />var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<br /></script><!--End mc_embed_signup--> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-56193321617198956362014-07-25T07:23:00.000-06:002014-07-25T07:23:00.188-06:00Friday Freebie 7-25-14<p>It’s Friday, and it’s time for another free counted cross stitch pattern from me. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/318-palm-leaves-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img title="Palm Frond Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" alt="Palm Frond Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/653-large_default/palm-leaves-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg" width="264" height="264"></a></p> <p><strong>Palm Fronds Houseplant Counted Cross Stitch Pattern</strong> <p><strong>PATTERN PDF ONLY <br></strong> <p>Palm fronds from a tropical houseplant make up this pattern. You'll never need to remember to water this plant! <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 227 x 200 <li>Size: 16.21 x 14.29 inches or 41.18 x 36.29 cm <li>Colours: DMC <li>Count:36 <li>Stencil</li></ul> <p>You will receive this pattern as a <strong>digital download</strong> and will need Adobe Acrobat to view it. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.adobe.com">www.adobe.com</a>. <p><strong>All patterns are computer generated and you are receiving the pattern only. You are not receiving a finished product.</strong> <p>All additional supplies, ie. canvas, floss, frames, etc. are your responsibility to purchase. <p>Price goes back to regular price on Saturday, July 26, 2014, so get this while you can! <p>Here is another potted palm: <p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/321-potted-palm-house-plant-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img title="Potted Palm Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" alt="Potted Palm Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/658-large_default/potted-palm-house-plant-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg" width="264" height="264"></a></p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – So you don’t miss a single pony or new counted cross stitch design – there are hundreds more to come – you might want to sign up for our newsletter</p> <h3>Subscribe to our mailing list</h3><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" class="validate" method="post" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="//bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" target="_blank" novalidate> <div class="indicates-required"><span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label><input id="mce-EMAIL" class="required email" name="EMAIL"> </div> <div id="mce-responses" class="clear"> <div id="mce-error-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div> <div id="mce-success-response" class="response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="position: absolute; left: -5000px"><input tabindex="-1" name="b_5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558_71e1a76266"></div> <div class="clear"><input id="mc-embedded-subscribe" class="button" type="submit" value="Subscribe" name="subscribe"></div></form></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.mailchimp.com/js/mc-validate.js"></script><script type='text/javascript'><br />(function($) {<br />window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';<br />}(jQuery));<br />var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<br /></script><!--End mc_embed_signup--> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-4319081421571676182014-07-18T06:50:00.000-06:002014-07-18T06:50:00.815-06:00Freebie Friday 7-18-14<p>Today, we celebrate the butterfly!</p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/173-monarch-butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-chart.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/195-large_default/monarch-butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-chart.jpg"></a> </p> <p>Monarch Butterfly Counted Cross Stitch Pattern PDF Chart <p>Butterflies are amazing. There is nothing as spellbinding as the migration of the beautiful monarch butterfly. They make the trek from the southern edge of Canada to the Mexican border in large groups that flit about in harmony. They are an outstanding and gorgeous butterfly alone, but when they are in a group, they are breathtaking. <br>Because I know that you love butterflies as much as I do, this pattern was created to celebrate the flight of the beautiful Monarch butterfly. This is a wonderful pattern for a kitchen, bedroom or as a wall hanging in the sunroom that you sit in and watch the butterflies flit around your flower garden. If you need a little cheering up on a drab winter day, sit down and stitch this pattern together. You will be glad that you did.<br>Canvas: Aida 14<br>Colors: 8<br>Floss: DMC<br>Stitches: 100 x 100 <br>Size: 7.14 x 7.14 inches or 18.14 x 18.14 cm<br>2 Strand <br>Enclosed pattern in both black and white and color. Color photo of image included.<br>This pattern is not written with a backstitch, but of course, you can always add one to it. It is pretty easy to outline in one thread black if you choose. <br>You will receive this patten as a digital download and will need Adobe Acrobat to view it. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.adobe.com.<br>This image is ©09 jcleveland<br>All patterns are computer generated and you are receiving the pattern only. All additional supplies, ie. canvas, floss, frames, etc. are your responsibility to purchase. <p> <p>He goes back to regular price on Saturday, July 19, so get him while he is free! <p>Here are some more butterflies you may like: <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/390-butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/800-large_default/butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg"></a> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/389-butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/798-large_default/butterfly-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg"></a> <p>Enjoy, <p>Julie and Blu</p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:40b986f3-2704-4489-8be6-e20766a598cf" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+counted+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">free counted cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+patterns" rel="tag">free patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/counted+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">counted cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/butterfly+counted+cross+stitch+pattern" rel="tag">butterfly counted cross stitch pattern</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/butterfly+xstitch" rel="tag">butterfly xstitch</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+xstitch+patterns" rel="tag">free xstitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/freebie" rel="tag">freebie</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bluemorningexpressions" rel="tag">bluemorningexpressions</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/julie+and+Blu" rel="tag">julie and Blu</a></div> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-78215569203610391512014-07-11T07:22:00.000-06:002014-07-11T07:22:00.161-06:00Freebie Friday – 7-11-14<p>My posts will resume today, and we will start with the Freebie for the day here. </p> <p>Without further ado:</p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/kitchen-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/305-apple-tree-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/620-large_default/apple-tree-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-.jpg"></a> </p> <p><strong>Apple Tree Counted Cross Stitch Pattern</strong> <p>I grew up eating apples fresh from grandma's apple trees and watched in horror as my dad ate them green with salt. While I never was a fan of an apple pie, I do like red delicious ripe apples as a snack. Particularly if you are going to serve them to me covered in melted caramel! Here is a simple little pattern that I drew up depicting a branch of an apple tree with a couple ripe apples. If you prefer, you can make yours green! <p>It is a quick stitch, and it is a slender pattern ready to pick a frame size for it. I did add a lot of backstitching that you can choose not to do, but it is a rather simple color outline backstitch.<strong><br></strong> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 41 x 83 <li>Size: 2.93 x 5.93 inches or 7.44 x 15.06 cm <li>Colours: DMC <li>Count: 5 with black backstitch <li>Original artwork</li></ul> <p>You will receive this pattern as a <strong>digital download</strong> and will need Adobe Acrobat to view it. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.adobe.com">www.adobe.com</a>. <p><strong>All patterns are computer generated and you are receiving the pattern only. You are not receiving a finished product.</strong> <p>All additional supplies, ie. canvas, floss, frames, etc. are your responsibility to purchase. <p>Regular price: $3</p> <p>Get this pattern today only for free. It goes back to regular price on Saturday, July 12, 2014. </p> <p>Here is another apple you might like:</p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/kitchen-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/58-apples-in-a-basket-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img title="apple0042" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="213" alt="apple0042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyuj20-AnWCg6e15YefLm0WqYkdnEhd29NRDXxsPgjNT9r-hQ3KLh2wy5Emgv37G9b-RhGqAKtZ5TfXniIj4maURHy6siGuR8SBeHEz3pyHaLjay-j0fjW0iTCFOCRY1cWeN4G3GBepc/?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0"></a> </p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6c2d5912-abce-4e14-b6aa-9611de07e86e" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+counted+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">free counted cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">free cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/apple+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">apple cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/counted+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">counted cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/free+xstitch+patterns" rel="tag">free xstitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/www.x-stitch-patterns.com" rel="tag">www.x-stitch-patterns.com</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/xstitch+patterns" rel="tag">xstitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/kitchen+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">kitchen cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/fruit+cross+stitch+patterns" rel="tag">fruit cross stitch patterns</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/bluemorningexpressions" rel="tag">bluemorningexpressions</a></div> Julie l. Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-72415598008203675682014-04-01T10:12:00.001-06:002014-04-01T10:12:45.595-06:00They Go Round and Round<p>As I posted before, my fascination of <a href="http://x-stitch-patterns.blogspot.com/2014/03/round-and-round-they-go.html" target="_blank">carousel horses</a> stems from growing up not only horse crazy, but having grandparents that took us camping at a park in Iowa that had a merry go round. Every little girl’s dream horse! No hay to carry and no buckets of water to drag up from the creek. </p> <p>My mom got me a very treasured book titled Painted Ponies. It is available on Amazon, and you can find it on My Picks list below. It is the one by William Manns. I used that book to do several drawings, and since I had a new box of Prisma colors, it wasn’t hard to just start coloring horses. :) </p><SCRIPT charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_cw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fbluemornexpr-20%2F8010%2F2d4e5324-ab84-4450-b2e6-d474c8cafb35&Operation=GetScriptTemplate"> </SCRIPT><noscript></noscript> <p>I added one of my drawings to my counted cross stitch collection. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/176-carousel-merry-go-round-horse-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img title="Three Blue and Yellow Baby Bird Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" height="264" alt="Three Blue and Yellow Baby Bird Counted Cross Stitch Pattern" src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/199-large_default/carousel-merry-go-round-horse-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg" width="264"></a></p> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 151 x 200 <li>Size: 10.79 x 14.29 inches or 27.40 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 40 <li>Original Art <p>Own a painted pony of your own! This is a perfect design to brighten any horse crazy girl’s bedroom! </p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p></li> <p>PS – So you don’t miss a single pony or new counted cross stitch design – there are hundreds more to come – you might want to sign up for our newsletter!</p> <li><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form class="validate" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="http://bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage2.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" method="post" target="_blank" novalidate jquery1396368554093="1"> <h2>Subscribe to our mailing list</h2> <div class="indicates-required"><span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label><input class="required email" id="mce-EMAIL" type="email" name="EMAIL"> </div> <div class="clear" id="mce-responses"> <div class="response" id="mce-error-response" style="display: none"></div> <div class="response" id="mce-success-response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="left: -5000px; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-33183538503534331332014-03-31T07:52:00.000-06:002014-03-31T07:52:00.805-06:00Space the Final Frontier<p>I love space. It sounds silly, and I am not really a science nerd, but I am an adventurous soul that has a very active imagination. Not that I would go into space, no sir, I will stay right here, but I will gaze at it for hours on end. The Hubble telescope is my most favorite thing in the whole world. It has opened up the amazing depth of this universe to us little people. </p> <p>Just look:</p> <p><img height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_HY4OBf281VgPCJQl9eiAASc4Q_m8hrLm1x0sVGPzj7DxmeTIxWfYa5iB42We3JO1iFVlob_LUUneiRajVGG69bX6vacpmjqfX9QuwVsXuYm_unUVbJt3Abeki44dJBz3GP_QTotxN0/s1600/hubble_image011.jpg" width="400"></p> <p>Who isn’t amazed by this type of image?</p> <p>I took one of the better known Hubble shots and transformed it into a pattern that would be amazing on anyone’s walls. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/landscape-counted-cross-stitch-/177-hubble-telescope-deep-space-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/200-large_default/hubble-telescope-deep-space-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <p>Perfect for any space geek’s home. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-80382792801816437352014-03-30T07:46:00.000-06:002014-03-30T07:46:00.221-06:00Fractal Art<p>I love chaos! The more chaos I see, the happier I am. At least that is how I see my fractal art. I fell in love with this mathematical delight about 20 years ago, and since then, I have used these fractals in every conceivable manner. Every year, I sponsored the Women in Math group at a New England school by providing them with a hundred of my fractal art cards for their graduation notices. I have not done that in a couple years, but it was a lot fun. </p> <p>My fractal art is seen on cards, mugs, shirts and everything that I could have it printed on. This is an example of my Hearts on Fire poster. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hearts_fractal_art_poster_wall_decor_graphic_arts-228045704102326901"><img title="image" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="206" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67Z9_05pE36zRwDQf-M9mpqoXacwiVhgAon7mdV-nPWj35ElpgfWAkUq4jrqB1I9J_rm9aKCUlzSqPOb4gCSRDbWf01NcFjACA3IkEVBN5kVuGRktvBamQRvlhN2kIfxlFHLBs3lNQTc/?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p>I have now taken my fractal art to the needle. I am currently working on adding patterns that include this artwork for counted cross stitch. These patterns are more complex, but they make wonderful wall hangings, so they are worth working on. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/wall-art-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/182-tiger-lily-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/205-large_default/tiger-lily-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <p>This tiger lily piece is an example of how intricate and delicate these patterns can be when they are finished.</p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 260 x 200 <li>Size: 18.57 x 14.29 inches or 47.17 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 34 <li>Original artwork</li></ul> <p>Pretty cool, huh?</p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – If you don’t want to miss a single new pattern or exciting new group of products, sign up for my email list today. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-16240121839809237632014-03-29T08:02:00.000-06:002014-03-29T08:02:00.274-06:00Not Your Average Sunflower<p>Sunflowers are such cheery flowers! They are depicted in art, music, floral arrangements, home decor and even abstract paintings. The sunflower is a bold flower that turns its head to face the sun, so flowers facing the east in the morning will be facing west in the evening. Or so the legend goes, although it has never been totally proven or disproven. You decide. </p> <p>These gorgeous flowers can be huge. They make a great oil for cooking, and the seeds are a favorite snack for all. They have a lot of nutritional value as well. </p> <p>Vincent van Gogh did a series of sunflowers that did not always depict them as cheerful. Here is one of his happier vases. </p> <p><img src="http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608003718053628224&w=274&h=366&c=7&rs=1&qlt=80&pe=1&mo=10_30&pid=1.7"></p> <p>I have created sunflowers in fractal format titled Sunflower Sneezes, and that has now been translated into a counted cross stitch pattern. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/wall-art-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/180-sunflower-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/203-large_default/sunflower-counted-cross-stitch-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 228 x 200 <li>Size: 16.29 x 14.29 inches or 41.37 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 40 <li>Original artwork</li></ul> <p>Enjoy,</p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS - I am working diligently to get more patterns worked up and added, so if you want to stay abreast of what is going on, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-31723052414737355402014-03-28T07:33:00.000-06:002014-03-28T07:33:00.062-06:00Freebie Friday 3-28<p> <p> <p>Fridays are supposed to be fun, and there is nothing more fun than getting something for free! <p>Without further ado, here is our Friday freebie. <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/holiday-counted-cross-stitch-patterns-/50-bunny-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/69-large_default/bunny-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 150 x 172 <li>Size: 10.71 x 12.29 inches or 27.21 x 31.21 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 107 <li>Clipart </li></ul> <p>Ready for summer fun! <p>Today only! 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-63314272393615701222014-03-27T07:21:00.000-06:002014-03-26T14:29:16.981-06:00Coneflowers and the Common Cold<p>The coneflower is a common flower that can be found in a million flower gardens, and they are simply beautiful. They are perennials and handle the cold very well. They are from the Echinacea family, and in Greek, the word echino means spiny - like a sea urchin. When you look at all the spines that make up the center of the flower, you can see where they are considered a spiny flower. This flower is a herb that is considered an anti-viral herb, although, there is no real evidence that this helps prevent a cold or has any other medicinal properties. </p> <p><img src="http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608010860585748302&pid=1.7"></p> <p>While the purple is the most common color, the original color was orange. It is the orange coneflower that I have used in this counted cross stitch pattern. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/129-black-eyed-susan-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/151-large_default/black-eyed-susan-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 124 x 200 <li>Size: 8.86 x 14.29 inches or 22.50 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 74 <li>Stencil </li></ul> <p>Enjoy a colorful spring!</p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – Make sure you sign up for our newsletter, so we can send you information on all the new flowers that are blooming! </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px helvetica,arial,sans-serif; }<br /> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br /> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br /></style> <div id="mc_embed_signup"> <form class="validate" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" action="http://bluemorningexpressions.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=5b749774fbcaac5cd50f4e558&id=71e1a76266" method="post" target="_blank" jquery1395763748750="1" jquery1395763717968="1" novalidate jquery1395676495343="1" jquery1395864681500="1"> <h2>Subscribe to our mailing list</h2> <div class="mc-field-group"><label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address </label><input class="required email" id="mce-EMAIL" type="email" name="EMAIL"> </div> <div class="clear" id="mce-responses"> <div class="response" id="mce-error-response" style="display: none"></div> <div class="response" id="mce-success-response" style="display: none"></div></div><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--> <div style="left: -5000px; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-38692174011401548232014-03-25T07:56:00.000-06:002014-03-25T07:56:00.367-06:00Bouncing Baby Birds<p>Well, they are not exactly hopping around, although I did see a starling that looked a bit more speckled than an adult would, so it is possible that those guys have already started having smaller ones. </p> <p>The ducks are all pairing on the pond. The geese have taken partners and are honking their way up and down the lane. The red-winged blackbirds are singing their mating call as they precariously perch on the reedy cattails in the middle of the pond. There was a pair of hawks sitting in the top of the cottonwood the other day. I saw a pair of bald eagles flying together, and the pair of robins have been hopping around on the aspen limbs. </p> <p>Between flying, squawking, honking, cheeping and quacking, everyone is getting ready to say hello to baby birds and ducks. Just saying “I Love You” quack.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aRMoyxz1ehBPbZ0CHwF1quAkSjaxeIKU_lDVEX7l1ZR4h4sgkesY9zaTCnrMVTV6ib2tiqKhFRlCCJjM3pYXY6PsjGAg3cvwCm9hSS9cx4T10oYIu6dM2I4XL_o_sqjY5za77OGKa3g/s1600-h/DSC_0001%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0001" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="314" alt="DSC_0001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIG22b6bYSR4K_8_S6jW8cet5Q_W2M8IGUUuOaK07HzxWvrZKwL1M4oLWnGnbQuaSuKL1CO7ZyU1UTptIvi3IWLHg1A9A2QoJ0xmj_V7q3pxRdrm2oQgQfMqw3Rt4pqpusqefiAxslzs/?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0"></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Here are some baby birds that never go out of style.</p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/8-three-blue-and-yellow-baby-bird-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/196-large_default/three-blue-and-yellow-baby-bird-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 250 x 111 <li>Size: 17.86 x 7.93 inches or 45.36 x 20.14 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 21 <li>Stencils</li></ul> <p>Happy bird watching!</p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – To not miss any of my bird tales and great counted cross stitch patterns, be sure to sign up for my newsletter! </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-74671101961670092322014-03-24T07:42:00.000-06:002014-03-24T07:42:00.080-06:00A Little Silliness<p>Some days, I just don’t feel like working, so this is one of those days that I will just post something fun and free from my site. </p> <p>I love to cartoon, and I have a large collection of images that I have created over the years. Some are on paper, some are on disks and some are pinned to my wall. Here is a little something that is a freebie on the site that I was playing with because I enjoyed the image. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/free-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/52-man-in-the-moon-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/71-large_default/man-in-the-moon-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 70 x 89 <li>Size: 5.00 x 6.36 inches or 12.70 x 16.15 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 6 <li>Original Art </li></ul> <p>Pretty silly and fun for a little one’s bedroom. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-626640517876798982014-03-23T07:37:00.000-06:002014-03-23T07:37:00.388-06:00Even More Birds<p>Did you know that bluebirds eat mealworms because they love the taste?</p> <p>If you want to enjoy bluebirds in your yard, you can easily make a little feeder for them by creating a wooden platform that has a small sides all the way around. That way you can provide them with their favorite treats like mealworms without worrying about them falling off the side of the feeder. You can get mealworms at any bait shop, or if you are really ambitions, you can actually grow your own little mealworm farm with wet paper and warm boxes. </p> <p><img height="268" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qo2qpwne2oU/UBTq40Ei4PI/AAAAAAAAX_s/UTe83apvFtE/s1600/Bluebird+%28Eastern%29-9491.jpg" width="400"></p> <p>Here is a link to an article I wrote some time ago about raising mealworms. </p> <p><a title="http://www.critters360.com/index.php/how-do-i-raise-mealworms-4674/" href="http://www.critters360.com/index.php/how-do-i-raise-mealworms-4674/" target="_blank">http://www.critters360.com/index.php/how-do-i-raise-mealworms-4674/</a></p> <p>Here is a little bluebird that won’t eat you out of house or home, and you won’t need to grow mealworms in your closet :) </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/11-bluebird-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/30-large_default/bluebird-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 365 x 200 <li>Size: 26.07 x 14.29 inches or 66.22 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 113 and less <li>Stencils </li></ul> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – So you won’t miss a single new bird as I create new patterns, sign up for my email newsletter. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-35616838602663612002014-03-22T07:27:00.000-06:002014-03-22T07:27:00.322-06:00The Birds are Singing<p>Spring is still not here yet, but it is on its way. The arrival of the red winged blackbirds in the pond trilling their songs lets me know that soon it will be time for baby birds! Even the robins are in a romantic mood as they squawk and fuss around in the aspens. </p> <p>The robins try very hard to create a nest in the trees out front along the pond, but this is a very windy area, so the nests usually get blown out of the tree and into the pond. That doesn’t stop them from continuing to try. I have hoped they would get it accomplished in order for me to see the babies first, but this has not worked out for me the last couple of years. </p> <p>We got close last year, but no sooner had mom started to get her nest nice and comfy, a bully magpie came through and stole all the nest. At least she didn’t have any babies in it. She moved to another tree out of my sight, and presumably out of the sight of the magpies too.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8n8wDO_nXajGa6Yj2VPkMEvewl5Vv4wkwBKQ65r5O2lo7RrI71qTRVnkZ1Mt-nbDrUts2-R9i-a9_n50_3Z7xjCIzy9E7G6tk6EexWYWbFDHq6JIOljtB-CZUG3bzczRKdW2ZUiBgFQ/s1600-h/DSC_0004%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0004" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="165" alt="DSC_0004" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg816owHBkwzamBiAFoz_vtXPqjAeO8YFIk6miN-3ctghgWlyhdQ7dV7ABRV8GzvJ9JUbdK-8Na-46CkWLeSNH6g68yNvoFDO5NRy5wAhdVPDUHrY3Ph8df3vFywL2_4SjyYnDR3tu0rEg/?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p>I guess I should have gotten her a nice little birdhouse and bird feeder like these birds have. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/9-blue-birdhouse-with-a-red-bird-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/28-large_default/blue-birdhouse-with-a-red-bird-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 125 x 137 <li>Size: 8.93 x 9.79 inches or 22.68 x 24.86 cm <li>Colours: DMC <li>Count: 101 and lower <li>Stencils </li></ul> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – Want to see all the new counted cross stitch patterns as we add them? 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-62473861665331129962014-03-21T07:54:00.000-06:002014-03-21T07:54:00.542-06:00Freebie Friday 3-21-14<p>Fridays are supposed to be fun, and there is nothing more fun than getting something for free! <p>Without further ado, here is our Friday freebie. <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/animal-and-bird-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/19-green-leap-frogs-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/38-large_default/green-leap-frogs-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 200 x 88 <li>Size: 14.29 x 6.29 inches or 36.29 x 15.97 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 71 <li>Stencils </li></ul> <p>Ready for summer fun!</p> <p>Today only! 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-76901590371647865242014-03-20T07:51:00.000-06:002014-03-20T07:51:00.643-06:00Blueberry Muffins<p>It is that time of the year again when the blueberries start to show up in the grocery stores and the produce markets. I live in Florida (most of the time) and we have access to some of the best locally grown blueberries there are. I am currently out running around in the Rocky Mountains, so my berry of choice here is the huckleberry. </p> <p>When I can get fresh blueberries, however, they go right into a fresh batch of muffins. There is nothing like the taste of a plump blueberry in a sweet muffin. I have tried a number of recipes over the years, but the best recipe is always the simplest. Be sure and start with washed, fresh blueberries from your local farmer’s market to make the best muffins. </p> <p>Here is an amazingly simple blueberry muffin recipe from <a href="http://cullyskitchen.com/simple-blueberry-muffin-recipe/" target="_blank">Cully’s Kitchen.</a></p> <p><a href="http://cullyskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mumain.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://cullyskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mumain.jpg"></a> </p> <p>All you need is milk, eggs, butter, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt and wonderful fresh blueberries. It’s very easy to make. </p> <p>While we are talking about blueberries, here is my blueberry counted cross stitch pattern that is a perfect addition to any kitchen. It will remind you of those fresh muffins all year round. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/kitchen-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/59-blueberries-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/77-large_default/blueberries-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 200 x 92 <li>Size: 14.29 x 6.57 inches or 36.29 x 16.69 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 79 and much lower counts <li>Stencils </li></ul> <p></p> <p>Just looking at those muffins makes me hungry! </p> <p>Enjoy the pattern and the recipe, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – You want to see all the other delicious fruit patterns we have in stock, then be sure to sign up for our newsletter. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-48021096400201605592014-03-19T07:38:00.000-06:002014-03-19T07:38:00.680-06:00More Signs of Spring<p>Well, not yet, but soon. The little crocus is one of the first brave little flowers to poke their heads above ground after the snow has started to melt. This little flower is a relative of those gorgeous irises, and it can come in a number of pretty colors. It is usually associated with Easter since it makes itself known about that time of the year. </p> <p>The crocus is a bulb flower, and even though they harvest them in the Netherlands, it is not native to that country. They may have first appeared on the island of Crete. </p> <p>They can be found hiding under the snow in most of the Northern Hemisphere. </p> <p><img src="http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608036153640423009&w=313&h=188&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7"></p> <p> </p> <p>Here is a counted cross stitch pattern showing off the deep purple blooms of the spring crocus. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/143-crocus-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/165-large_default/crocus-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 188 x 143 <li>Size: 13.43 x 10.21 inches or 34.11 x 25.94 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 44 <li>Stencil </li></ul> <p>I have a lot of other beautiful blooms in my shop, so be sure and take a look at all the floral counted cross stitch patterns. </p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – Because I am always working on new patterns, be sure and sign up for our email list, so you never miss another new pattern or sale. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-31724053358774933082014-03-18T07:18:00.000-06:002014-03-18T07:18:00.185-06:00The Return of the Daffodil<p>The story goes that the Narcissus flower, which can be known as the jonquil and the daffodil as they are all part of the narcissus plant family, was the result of the fall of Narcissus himself. </p> <p>According to the story, Narcissus of Greek mythology was so taken by his reflection that he spent hours and hours admiring himself in the pools in the gardens. He was so captured by his mirror image that he fell into the pool and drowned. In his memory, the Narcissus flower bloomed when he fell. </p> <p>These bulb flowers are some of the first to raise their lovely petals to the sky when spring is making its way across the snowy fields and yards. They are mostly yellow and white, but can be found with deep orange accents. </p> <p>Aren’t they pretty?</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608025742644022501&pid=1.7"></p> <p>I have one daffodil counted cross stitch pattern available. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/144-daffodils-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/166-large_default/daffodils-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 148 x 201 <li>Size: 10.57 x 14.36 inches or 26.85 x 36.47 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 95 <li>Stencil </li></ul> <p>Come see what spring is all about. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-84297316697618668562014-03-17T08:06:00.000-06:002014-03-17T08:06:00.543-06:00Surrounded by Ivy<p>Ivy is a symbol of old wealth and dignity. Ivy brings forth images of colleges and frat boys. The Ivy League schools include the likes of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia and others. They derived their names from their towering brick buildings that are covered in ivy. These universities are known for their academic achievements and social prestige. </p> <p>The use of ivy as a item of decor lends a dignity and elegance to a room. The ivy can be sophisticated or it can be more classical stencil type ivy. The use of ivy in dining rooms is particularly fitting when the room is heavy with dark furniture and other signs of elegance. </p> <p><img src="http://greenbillion.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/HarvardUniversity.jpg"></p> <p>Kitchens do well with a splash of ivy on the walls. If you’re not interested in painting the entire kitchen, then put up a counted cross stitch pattern of ivy. This one is designed to be personalized with a lot of space for your name or even your favorite Bible verse. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/kitchen-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/73-ivy-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/91-large_default/ivy-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 172 x 200 <li>Size: 12.29 x 14.29 inches or 31.21 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 49 <li>Stencil </li></ul> <p>The little blue flowers just add more color to the kitchen. </p> <p>Enjoy, <br>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, so you will never miss any of the newest designs that we are putting together. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-58067936249104533502014-03-16T07:52:00.000-06:002014-03-16T07:52:00.182-06:00Mountain Iris<p>Spring in the mountains is right around the corner. I can hear the Phoebes start to talk in the cottonwoods, and even though I have not heard the first warble of a Red Winged Blackbird, I know they are preparing to perch on the pond. </p> <p>The geese are back squawking and ambling around the fields, and the mallards are starting to pair up for their summer of romance. </p> <p>Under the several feet of snow that is still on the Bridger Range, there are the tiny signs of life that are unseen to us. The first unfurling of the stalks are taking place well under ground of the mountain iris. Not as robust as the garden iris, the mountain iris is a slender flower that is hardy even if it is not so brilliant. </p> <p>This pretty iris is one that I took while hiking on a late spring day in the Bridger Mountains. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxi3Q_vbKtbXU1nk3HsdpKWTICfNPjb_XcLAEcr-xhlHh8QogdVjUOAzFn0WAARLWy2eIUMBoTMcluykqFXGQN8L-N5sCHTbJlfktyE603P9_r3NwQ1St_gD4qh1yLZ0wbrg15PPwDy8/s1600-h/DSC_0014%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0014" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="190" alt="DSC_0014" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2Fu60hK1CPA46HkFfvorm_JjBcDhSoE1HmgyqbrAQSJ07D9LDL_DyhLnCs3W_b4pTM_mypMoVUXCxxSSwDpebWvCva4nhWneU7RXpMnZoA-O20Xgl9X1wO5dvMgafEQOmz-0_Z0dn4U/?imgmax=800" width="277" border="0"></a> </p> <p>The pretty iris makes a nice floral banner for kitchens or garden sunrooms. This type of banner is simple and perfect for areas that need a little color without overwhelming the area. </p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/floral-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/164-blue-iris-floral-banner-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img height="400" src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/186-large_default/blue-iris-floral-banner-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg" width="400"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 200 x 55 <li>Size: 14.29 x 3.93 inches or 36.29 x 9.98 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 51 <li>Stencil </li></ul> <p></p> <p>Every room needs a little color, and flowers are the best way to add that color.</p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – If you don’t want to miss any of the new flower patterns that we are adding to the site, then sign up to our email list, and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. </p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet"> <style type="text/css"><br /> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-47733476059326023552014-03-15T08:39:00.000-06:002014-03-15T08:39:00.468-06:00Pineapples are the Symbol for Hospitality<p>The use of a pineapple as a symbol of welcome or hospitality comes from the cultures of the Caribbean, North America and Europe. It symbolized the return of ships from long journeys. </p> <p>They are indigenous to the South American continent, so it would not be unusual for them to be brought back from voyages that included that stop on their route. A seafaring man would impale a pineapple on a stick outside his home to let friends and relatives know that he was home and welcoming guests. </p> <p>Fresh pineapple makes a wonderful centerpiece for a feast that includes guests. Pineapples are carved into the headboards and posts of guest room beds in some Colonial households. </p> <p>Some towns are so welcoming that they have adopted the pineapple as their symbol and include it in their city flags and city street signs. </p> <p>Welcome to Pine Apple, Alabama, said to have been originally named Friendship until they discovered there already was a Friendship, Alabama. </p> <p><img height="227" src="http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/50273141.jpg" width="400"></p> <p>There is nothing that says hospitality more than what comes out of a home’s kitchen. Be it dessert or a main meal for friends, the use of the kitchen to connect to people goes back to the beginning of man. The use of the pineapple in decor is equally long-term. </p> <p>This is a vintage Victorian pineapple that has been transformed into a counted cross stitch pattern for today’s modern kitchen. It speaks of hospitality and friendship.</p> <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/kitchen-counted-cross-stitch-patterns/78-pineapple-vintage-victorian-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/96-large_default/pineapple-vintage-victorian-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 184 x 200 <li>Size: 13.14 x 14.29 inches or 33.38 x 36.29 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 97 <li>Vintage Victorian </li></ul> <p>If you know someone who loves pineapples, here is the pattern for them. </p> <p>Enjoy, </p> <p>Julie and Blu</p> <p>PS – We have a lot of different kitchen patterns available, so be sure and check them out. 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Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658420321624218862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444885228040525155.post-18725610172666677272014-03-14T08:19:00.000-06:002014-03-14T08:19:00.024-06:00Freebie Friday 3-14-13<p>Fridays are supposed to be fun, and there is nothing more fun than getting something for free! <p>Without further ado, here is our Friday freebie. <p><a href="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/landscape-counted-cross-stitch-/98-brown-church-yosemite-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.x-stitch-patterns.com/shop/121-large_default/brown-church-yosemite-counted-cross-stitch-pdf-pattern.jpg"></a> </p> <ul> <li>Fabric: 14 count Aida <li>Counted Cross Stitch <li>Stitches: 125 x 199 <li>Size: 8.93 x 14.21 inches or 22.68 x 36.10 cm <li>Colors: DMC <li>Count: 117 <li>Original photo artwork </li></ul> <p>Today only! 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