tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88816985075330921902024-03-13T10:51:37.048-04:00Kathrin's BlogKathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-59723909456301275522022-04-01T21:11:00.001-04:002022-04-01T23:00:39.874-04:00Chreaster<p>Chreaster is a term that one of my ladies in the shop created. Not being able to get together with family over Christmas due to COVID restrictions, she planned on keeping her Christmas decorations in place until she was able to get together with her kids and grand kids. We were always joking that it may not be until Easter, hence "Chreaster". Now, it's me combining the two holidays in this post.</p><p>Christmas this past year, although the shop was open again, was not like Christmas Open Houses of years past. With restrictions, celebrations were scaled back, but our spirits were high and this year's Reindeer, Moon Prancer, was the star. And here he is!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilb5vnx3wuszKDxW39JLeeoS0zklOG9rDMOLBBFuvOnYZGFppwPpMqK0NA52diA-iSpbD7FDEu1cqFJ8ai0ziVjVlmsHTuJTX1o_LiaxW5BKcNN2cS_mintZ55ZutM9nu8XaKx22kMEky1wxZy-e3-t3FwBpMwZhPKwK0XcoEvTlPrjKc3brg710ks-A/s1500/FB_Profile_2021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilb5vnx3wuszKDxW39JLeeoS0zklOG9rDMOLBBFuvOnYZGFppwPpMqK0NA52diA-iSpbD7FDEu1cqFJ8ai0ziVjVlmsHTuJTX1o_LiaxW5BKcNN2cS_mintZ55ZutM9nu8XaKx22kMEky1wxZy-e3-t3FwBpMwZhPKwK0XcoEvTlPrjKc3brg710ks-A/s320/FB_Profile_2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>If you have not yet downloaded a copy from our website here is the <a href="http://www.gittas.com/Products/FreeStuff/KathrinsFreebies/kathrinfreebies.html" target="_blank">link to our web page</a>, where you will find all of my freebies.</p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy, you have lots of time to finish it for Christmas this year.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Now on to the second holiday - Easter.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vpfAaDAbtjSJUKVSmbyBq-H0Bd_pzc4H_XT152Na68Ob102Nt8O2VKlriys3aIm5dKZN-aOyErWaGP_PkiXV7tgWS_R70VTuEkV-BFvDILLzq-B7_wS7672Br1cuYpPsYL_5or_iFNjNUziOnxplWgrqZfCsH4umfZ5LbyRcRrSRSPdfNs59Vy7AeA/s1280/ornament.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1053" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vpfAaDAbtjSJUKVSmbyBq-H0Bd_pzc4H_XT152Na68Ob102Nt8O2VKlriys3aIm5dKZN-aOyErWaGP_PkiXV7tgWS_R70VTuEkV-BFvDILLzq-B7_wS7672Br1cuYpPsYL_5or_iFNjNUziOnxplWgrqZfCsH4umfZ5LbyRcRrSRSPdfNs59Vy7AeA/s320/ornament.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>During this past month, a day does not go by that the invasion of Ukraine is not on my mind. <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">What’s
happening in Ukraine today is a tragedy, and I, like many many others,
am horrified. Wanting to do something to support Ukraine I have designed this years Easter Ornament in the Ukrainian colours. </span><p></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">It is a tribute for Ukraine and it's people. Their
bravery and courage to stand up to the aggressor has united the world.
Their suffering is incomprehensible and we pray for peace. </span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">The pattern
is again on our website under <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/FreeStuff/KathrinsFreebies/kathrinfreebies.html" target="_blank">Kathrin's Freebies</a>.</span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">We have prepared 50 kits, which include fabric, pompom, and threads. These are available for $10.00, all of which will be matched by Gitta's for a total donation of $1000.00 to help Ukraine and it's people.</span><br /></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLspH5gyUWdhu9R1WFYKS218OxQ2Y3GiwQrZXGc2C8g7tbTQthhFTGwhQMgXOgpa3yEP4_HlULyjeatRTc8ytvckPmLQXXcZnR_N8PQLvEMLeREIPhpwmTRGU6_LqVrZzqLwUnefyjb_HePjwagsf3ulFfsHVxj8pRgBOycNKzCyKEEU_o33Ir6lwmyA/s1117/thumbnail_IMG_0057.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="966" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLspH5gyUWdhu9R1WFYKS218OxQ2Y3GiwQrZXGc2C8g7tbTQthhFTGwhQMgXOgpa3yEP4_HlULyjeatRTc8ytvckPmLQXXcZnR_N8PQLvEMLeREIPhpwmTRGU6_LqVrZzqLwUnefyjb_HePjwagsf3ulFfsHVxj8pRgBOycNKzCyKEEU_o33Ir6lwmyA/w173-h200/thumbnail_IMG_0057.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><p>This design was our first fundraiser to help Ukraine. I was inspired by the Ukrainian Grandmother standing up
to and confronting the Russian soldier. </p><p>We prepared 70 kits, raised $700, and donated $1400 to the Red Cross, This was then further matched by the Canadian government for a total of $2,800 going to help those displaced from the Russian assault.<br /></p><p>This pattern is still available on our website for a free download. If able please <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">make a donation to any organization helping Ukraine. God Bless</span></p><p></p>Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-2162119151746180622020-12-29T20:53:00.003-05:002020-12-30T09:13:07.916-05:00Christmas 2020<p style="text-align: left;">At the beginning of the year, we all thought that by keeping our distance and following health Canada guide lines, we would emerge from the spring lock down with some form of normalcy. Although restrictions did loosen over the summer, we all quickly realized that this will not be as simple as we all hoped. Over the summer I worked on my Reindeer design for the Christmas Open House with the hopes that we may go ahead with the Open House although downplayed. I did not realize just how downplayed it was going to be.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5nYolzUI8Eu-sZvhGvZQdyNX7Jp2oXnyyzW_C9obTqiRtW_fO5X3RUZXzq6sNSOXFq0sCi-zX9tVdLopSMMAKkdnwydWiwxl8Vo2LFRrCPmjP0Tp_2ZYBf2tPXCcQtGMsNdJmfoywIzs/s2048/20201219_181758.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5nYolzUI8Eu-sZvhGvZQdyNX7Jp2oXnyyzW_C9obTqiRtW_fO5X3RUZXzq6sNSOXFq0sCi-zX9tVdLopSMMAKkdnwydWiwxl8Vo2LFRrCPmjP0Tp_2ZYBf2tPXCcQtGMsNdJmfoywIzs/w240-h320/20201219_181758.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYKxol3g82hk4WWmkPNNrE0TZf-_VtEk9v0f3f1dUSON31jzu7uArLHLU4jQojdsfKstBrKlj6v3mrGImdiYbhNc1-kU5_hShL9JOeFOugKs15Zy4X1x_R9D8QNnWYH_tfBDT90pail4j/s2048/IMG_6727.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYKxol3g82hk4WWmkPNNrE0TZf-_VtEk9v0f3f1dUSON31jzu7uArLHLU4jQojdsfKstBrKlj6v3mrGImdiYbhNc1-kU5_hShL9JOeFOugKs15Zy4X1x_R9D8QNnWYH_tfBDT90pail4j/w200-h133/IMG_6727.JPG" width="200" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Our annual Christmas Open House has become a tradition for the shop and
for me. So, we were hoping to salvage the festivities with limited
access, and no munchies . But the second lockdown "Grinched" Christmas
for all of us. In keeping with the spirit of the Whos of Whoville,
Christmas would not be stopped, although different.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Every Stitcher in Stitchville liked Gitta's Christmas Open
House a lot.<br />
But Covid certainly did not!<br />
<br />
Covid hated Christmas! The whole year of 2020 infact!<br />
No one really knows why, but we all felt the impact!<br />
<br />
It could be, perhaps, being airborn it spread uncontrollably.<br />
It could be, it thrived on everyone meeting socially.<br />
<br />
But I think that the most likely reason of all!<br />
May be that the virus is heartless and hung out at the mall.<br />
<br />
But, whatever the reason, social gatherings or droplets disbursed.<br />
It spread and it waited for Christmas, to do it's worst<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">For over 20 years Gitta's Christmas Open House ran<br />And this year would be no different, it just needed a plan <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">We thought
and we thought,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>wondering what could be
done</p>To bring
back some joy and holiday fun
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">Then we got
an idea, a brilliant idea!<br />Gitta's gang
got a wonderful, brilliant idea!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">We knew just
what to do! We smiled ear to ear</p>In this age
of technology the solution was clear
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">The
Christmas Open House would be online!</p>By staying <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at home, we would all be just fine.
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">Browsing the
website late into the night<br />Stitchers finding
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a new project would certainly delight <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">They'd fill
up their baskets with all they would need </p>Gathering patterns,
and fabric, and threads with lightening speed
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">Just after
the shopping, Gitta's gang sprang into action</p>Curbside or
mail order, they processed each transaction <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">They wrapped
and they packed all the orders with cheer<br />Included in each, Kathrin's 2020 Reindeer</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgHVAlyFi3nU-ADKbItf3I2S51g6qlXtCrWnp0Gbx27ZyGCE-tthB1rQibw9UmiUn4_nz6ChcKJcBbXKU3o7T7mHFAqlTCEmP8b-X4_1Iqw9K-dtPq1o7BT0l8AsgtHYCOLSDagoYI38u/s1080/133831203_3622320854541375_7465379891071292258_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgHVAlyFi3nU-ADKbItf3I2S51g6qlXtCrWnp0Gbx27ZyGCE-tthB1rQibw9UmiUn4_nz6ChcKJcBbXKU3o7T7mHFAqlTCEmP8b-X4_1Iqw9K-dtPq1o7BT0l8AsgtHYCOLSDagoYI38u/s320/133831203_3622320854541375_7465379891071292258_n.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbxUTz_A2BcM2Fyu9DSvVcnhr9OXy1I51_5M0KstaSZ8-nWFv_82wM2X2zLguPbuIcsQWdujfFAC3sA5HsUJSeLz-u5ZESnRT2f1CiaS5SZf9xMIqZptKe9M4NqaAMJKEZPMxtR68e6Ng/s1080/133688656_187967679680476_2079454144537427891_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">As in years past, we prepared 100 kits, as gifts to the first 100 orders.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ymznoemre9osd3u/Snow%20Dancer%20-chart%20%26%20colour%20key.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Click here for your copy of "Snow Dancer", this year's reindeer.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOeGik1GuYTXMMoLvC7MrCqO5i7K6tFOdklpjXS2jd8Jga6Xtwj-FSYk_cLDxw-mJ-PZLtA3N8NIF4Ae0L-FKqp-pbojDzlmeSPEHmCWd9i8q4N5sZppWM64RLmAUfxPVaQsBSpmKmzwp/s1080/133886369_3570161623069792_6608304296933762460_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOeGik1GuYTXMMoLvC7MrCqO5i7K6tFOdklpjXS2jd8Jga6Xtwj-FSYk_cLDxw-mJ-PZLtA3N8NIF4Ae0L-FKqp-pbojDzlmeSPEHmCWd9i8q4N5sZppWM64RLmAUfxPVaQsBSpmKmzwp/s320/133886369_3570161623069792_6608304296933762460_n.jpg" /></a></div>This has been a hard year for everyone, and we would like to thank all of you for your support throughout the year.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">This year especially I am filled with gratitude for our customers of many years, and to those having discovered Gitta's due to this new virtual world we find ourselves in. I am grateful to Gitta's gang; even though filled with COVID fatique (like so many others) they maintained an upbeat spirit in the shop and continued helping and inspiring stitchers.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">So as we say farewell to 2020, we wish your and your family a brighter and healthier 2021!</p>
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<![endif]--></p>Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-44880948168642474962020-04-27T12:17:00.001-04:002020-04-28T08:20:34.434-04:00What we do with our time<br />
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As I re-read my Easter Post, I am amazed with how our lives have changed in only 7 weeks. The shop has been closed; open only to on-line orders and curb-side pickups. As I chat with stitchers over the phone and through email, I always say that, other than being crazy busy with mailorders, my life has not changed too much. But the more I think about it, it has changed. I miss the camaraderie in the shop with my ladies, I miss our chats and banter with our customers, I miss getting together with my family, I miss going out and not constantly worrying whether I may be getting too close to another person. Although I am spending more hours in the shop than before, I am also stitching more as well.<br />
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As some of you may have seen on Instagram, I have pulled out a partly-done older project, "Garden Fair" by <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/Designers/courtney%20collection/courtney-collection.htm" target="_blank">Courtney Collections</a>.<br />
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Not sure when I started it, but I figure it must have been at least 10 years ago. I had been thinking about pulling this piece out of my UFO bin for a while, and so I did 4 weeks ago. I sit in the evenings for about 2 hours and stitch with my feet up.<br />
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And here is my progress. I only have 2 more rows and a repeat of the floral row at the top. <br />
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Although I have always found solace in single (OK there's 2 in this case) coloured projects, I find myself growing tired and wanting a bit more colour; a bit more of a challenge.<br />
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I have had my eye on a <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/Petit%20Point/Luca-S/luca-s.html" target="_blank">Luca-S petit point kit </a><span style="color: black;">(also available in<a href="http://gittas.com/Products/CrossStitch%20Kits/Luca-S/luca-s.html" target="_blank"> cross stitch</a>)</span>, The Winter, for many years now . There is something calming about this piece, the still of winter; a time to pause, a time to reflect. With the feelings this piece instills in me, I have been wanting to start it for many years, but realistically there is always so much going on in the shop that I wouldn't have much time to dedicate to yet another project. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and so this Saturday after the busiest and most tiring week (and unable to get to all the orders) I decided to take home a new project. My version of retail therapy. <br />
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Having said all that, over the weekend my brain won out over my heart, and I will finish my "Garden Fair" before starting "The Winter". I am so close to finishing, and I am curious which will finish first - the Lockdown or my sampler.<br />
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Hoping you are all safe, I KNOW you're all busy stitching!!</div>
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Stay strong, and this (Covid-19) too shall end!!</div>
Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-29755812780491625992020-03-08T10:40:00.000-04:002020-03-08T10:43:46.889-04:00Easter 2020<br />
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I always look forward to Easter. It fills me with Springful thoughts; that brighter warmer days will soon be upon us. It is our first holiday after Christmas, to once again decorate the house and gather with friends and family.<br />
So what better time to share another design. It has been awhile since I designed my last Easter Egg pattern, and with a fabric delivery from Zweigart of new Spring colours, I was inspired. They are bright and reminded me of Easter egg dyes. It was the "Hot Pink" that especially caught my eye. The deep pink in the Easter packet of dyes, is always my favourite, it is the one that grips the egg shell the best and always the most vivid. So, it was only fitting that I had to use this for my Easter design. <br />
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If you are unable to drop by, you can also<br />
<a href="https://app.box.com/s/zcc6w7riwj8pcz2cxwstlk9y6ivpbv33" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for a copy.<br />
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We have prepared 24 kits with all needed to complete this design. It includes the fabric, threads and Stoney Creek buttons. These are available in the shop or on the Gitta's website. <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/FreeStuff/specials.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> if you would like to order it on-line.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Easter</span></span></div>
Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-84713362565400179992019-12-15T22:44:00.000-05:002019-12-15T22:44:12.182-05:00Reindeer Heart Finishing Instructions<div style="text-align: center;">
The free pattern, colour key and stitching instructions for the 2019 Reindeer </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "gabriola"; font-size: 48.0pt;">Reindeer Heart</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "gabriola"; font-size: 20.0pt;"> </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "gabriola"; font-size: 20.0pt;">Finishing Instructions</span></b></div>
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The red dotted line on the chart is backstitched using the cream thread.<br />
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I chose to match this thread to the fabric colour, so when the ornament edges are sewn together the edge will hardly be visible.</div>
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If you wish this edge to be more visible, please feel free to use a coloured thread. </div>
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Fold the straight edge of the corners under and finger press</div>
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Then fold the sides under and finger press</div>
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Using the same thread used to backstitch the border (in my case, cream), sew the two edges together. Anchor your thread where the two sides meet, leaving the corner fold open. </div>
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Pair up the backstitches from opposite sides and slip under each
matching pair. Slip towards you with the first pair, and then slip under the next pair away form you. Continue alternating the direction of your slip stitches in this manner. Do not pierce fabric, only slip under the backstitches.</div>
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As you approach the bottom tip of the ornament, </div>
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fold under the other sides and continue. </div>
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Ensure fabric is tucked inside.</div>
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Once you have sewn up on the other side by about an inch, end your thread. </div>
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Make a slip knot</div>
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Hide your thread by stitching down into the ornament. Stitch down and out with your needle, pull on the thread a bit and cut. The tail will shrink into the interior.</div>
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In the same manner as you started on the one side of the ornament, </div>
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join the other two edges together on the opposite side of the ornament.</div>
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Do not completely seal this side. Leave a gap for stuffing the ornament. </div>
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Do not cut the sewing thread.</div>
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Using a safety pin pull a ribbon through the openings.</div>
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Then stuff the ornament until desired plumpness.</div>
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Finishing sewing edge closed. Then end your thread with a slip knot. </div>
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Hide your thread by stitching down into the ornament. Bring your needle
out, pull </div>
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on the thread a bit and cut. The tail will shrink into the
interior.</div>
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Pull the ribbon tight and tie a knot.</div>
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Leaving a desired ribbon length to hang your ornament, </div>
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tie another knot at the top. Trim excess ribbon. </div>
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Make a bow out of the remaining ribbon and sew it the base of the ribbon.</div>
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Merry Christmas</div>
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Our favorite time of the year</span></div>
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music in the air<br />
meeting friends everywhere</span></div>
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Olden times and reindeer chimes<br />
Our love for cross stitching we all share</span></div>
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Such spirit through the year</span></div>
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But for the next Christmas Open House<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">very <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Merry Christmas</span></b></span> and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Stitchers are a special breed, and we look forward to sharing our time with all of you, be it in the shop or on the phone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It is at this time of year we celebrate not only Christmas but you as well. As in Christmas' past I have designed another Reindeer to share with all of you. If you were unable to attend the Christmas Open House this year, we would still like to share this year's reindeer with you.</span></div>
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It's now been three weeks since the wedding, and my husband and I are enjoying a quiet weekend. The honeymooners are in Mexico, the visitors are all back home and life is getting back to the everyday. </div>
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We are still awaiting the official photo's from the photographer, but I'd like to share some taken by us and some of our quests. The Wedding was held at "<a href="http://www.belcroftestate.com/">Belcroft Estates</a>" just south of Innisfil in their Marquee Tent. The grounds are idyllic and other than some showers in the morning the day was perfect.<br />
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My beautiful daughter in the bride's suite just before getting into her dress. And here she comes down the aisle with her Dad, having been driven up by a vintage white Rolls-Royce.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHiSAUFcH4EZGPzT1-5siV0CvMaFnJppGczkihKwB6zZu5lPAu_O5hK-EzSFFBlXZsSesHAxtEuyPgwNAc34JsEGJ-k8b_DAxX0VzJzZmH5C9wEQw8sH9iO5QpHLRl1NR9EMPWpPdINHY/s1600/B20a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHiSAUFcH4EZGPzT1-5siV0CvMaFnJppGczkihKwB6zZu5lPAu_O5hK-EzSFFBlXZsSesHAxtEuyPgwNAc34JsEGJ-k8b_DAxX0VzJzZmH5C9wEQw8sH9iO5QpHLRl1NR9EMPWpPdINHY/s320/B20a.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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They had chosen a Handfasting ceremony and wrote their own vows.<br />
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They then drove off in the Rolls to have their formal photos taken with the bridal party.<br />
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While this was happening there was plenty to keep guests entertained. There was the cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres held on the patio and games on the lawn. The games, such as giant Jenga, Croquet, bean bag toss, trivia (about the happy couple's history), bingo, temporary tattoo station, and more, were a big hit with everyone.<br />
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Upon their return we also took some family photos. This one is of us with my Dad.<br />
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The reception started with the arrival of the Bride and Groom, and the rest of the evening was very traditional. Dinner was delicious; starting off with soup, then salad, the main course and lastly dessert. The speeches were held between each course, as the tables were being cleared. David & I were up first, then Evan's parents, two of the Grooms-men, two of the Bridesmaids, and finally the Bride and Groom spoke.<br />
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The dance floor was then open to everyone.<br />
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My sister and I with a few of our cousins had done just that.</div>
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For all of you unable to drop by the shop for all the happenings, we would like to share the pattern of this years Reindeer with you. <a href="https://app.box.com/s/eemyg7j015li7tl5um55rtbi8yil77lb">Click here for the cover photo</a>. <a href="https://app.box.com/s/4zbou9j999jcckfz0ua1g71p0zscuh86">Click here for page 1</a>, and <a href="https://app.box.com/s/qd9h3gu9nnczd26ybd8hn7lkkk89p7x3">click here for page 2.</a> Enjoy. <br />
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Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-71222354878001449082017-12-22T23:28:00.000-05:002017-12-22T23:28:16.851-05:00Christmas 2017As I sit here this evening, only 2 nights away from Christmas Eve, Gitta's Christmas Open House seems like so long ago. This month has been busier than usual in the shop, and as I leave my decorating and shopping for at home until after the Open House, my evenings and weekends have also been hectic.<br />
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Our Christmas Open House is always held on the 1st Saturday in December. And with the mild temperatures this year, a line was already forming while we were still finishing the final touches in the shop.<br />
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The fabric table was the spot to be.<br />
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And even my Dad had lots of company throughout the day in our Needlepoint corner.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I realize not everyone is able to drop by, whether it be other commitments or distance. For those of you, please <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://app.box.com/s/f8j0x9ffv3zwigm3yndukrilvgdplvt2">click here</a> </span></b>for your copy of this year's Reindeer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">From left to right, Kathrin, Barbara, Monika, Sarah, and Margaret. Carol was unable to be with us this year; she'll be back next year with her bells and reindeer antlers on.</span></div>
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Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-34911645437245032392016-12-31T18:38:00.000-05:002017-01-01T19:14:32.162-05:00Closing out 2016 I'm about to say something that is said by so many of us, and holds true, every year.<br />
"I can't believe a whole year has gone by already!"<br />
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Having wanted to get back to my blog, I figured the new year would be a great time to start. However, before I do, there are some 2016 happenings, I wanted to share. This year, was a busy year for me, both personally and in the shop. My husband and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary in June; and Gitta's, likewise, celebrated it's 30th in October.<br />
30 years, wow!<br />
I wish my mom could be here to enjoy her accomplishments, she would have been so proud and thrilled.<br />
I can remember thinking, many many years ago, when I started working at Bell Canada, that 25 years seemed so far far away. My co-worker had just celebrated 25 years of working at Bell, and to me that seemed like a lifetime away. Today, I feel, the past 30 years have flown by way too quickly. Here's hoping I will savour every moment of the next 30 years.<br />
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As those of you having already seen the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathrin.ellison">photos on facebook</a> know, that my husband and I thought Hawaii would be the perfect place to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. <br />
We had a fabulous time. We <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8gbvhGuERhhdptgakj6qHKHCS_fQoAXvojYfAjo2W48EZT9s9uCV4X_B4Xk5JfhrE5vcYAGMauiA4PjIwIf8tGSrHrBzhvSCLllYsjfibmuC8BM4T2zTHllN2JelppfQx4FiWJgunxyg/s1600/p11_8108.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8gbvhGuERhhdptgakj6qHKHCS_fQoAXvojYfAjo2W48EZT9s9uCV4X_B4Xk5JfhrE5vcYAGMauiA4PjIwIf8tGSrHrBzhvSCLllYsjfibmuC8BM4T2zTHllN2JelppfQx4FiWJgunxyg/s320/p11_8108.JPG" width="320" /></a>walked along the beaches (white, black and
green sand), climbed into volcano craters and lava tubes, saw a live
volcano, watched the sunset at 13,800 ft on top of Mauna Kea (a
dormant volcano), visited some tourist spots, shopped along Waikiki, snorkeled with sea
turtles, ziplined over waterfalls, hiked along ridge trails, and body
surfed (not very well).<br />
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In October, we celebrated Gitta's 30th Anniversary. I can remember first opening our <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELghQDtgjILxYj20kPC9KpHQpGGZwz6cReQ5SiSmprfvnLOFNOK70PMZtuvdwPRUrEpxIki93AKyKxumAQLabbqu9-IsU2eiHb-yKBDyoRJDYI_e1NX6BCay7-4lUlUYk59RrlMUoVtqf/s1600/IMG_2035.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELghQDtgjILxYj20kPC9KpHQpGGZwz6cReQ5SiSmprfvnLOFNOK70PMZtuvdwPRUrEpxIki93AKyKxumAQLabbqu9-IsU2eiHb-yKBDyoRJDYI_e1NX6BCay7-4lUlUYk59RrlMUoVtqf/s320/IMG_2035.JPG" width="320" /></a>doors<span id="goog_2020748870"></span><span id="goog_2020748871"></span> in a smaller shop just down the road. I remember thinking the shop looked a little bare, but after only 10 years we had outgrown that location and moved to the larger shop we are outgrowing today. The shop has been like my third child, yielding a wonderful extended family of stitching friends and customers. I have loved every minute, and could not think of anything else I would rather do.<br />
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My dad is still a regular fixture in the shop, and was there to help with the Anniversary celebrations. We had many wonderful donations from our <a href="http://gittas.com/Events/anniversary.html">suppliers</a>, which we used for door prizes and gift bag stuffers.<br />
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We ended the year with our Annual Christmas Open House. As always it was held on the first Saturday in December.<br />
We prepared gift bags for everyone, laid-out the snack table, had a sale on everything in the shop, and prizes were drawn at the end of the day.<br />
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As I do every year I had also designed yet another reindeer, which we kitted as my gift to everyone that dropped by to partake in some Christmas Cheer.<br />
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Knowing, not all of you are able to drop by the shop, I would also like to gift this year's Reindeer with all of you. With any luck Santa's reindeers will fly all around the world.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://app.box.com/s/11kfib8y9gs5kh9zxh2owz23be5034lp">Click here </a></span>for your copy.<br />
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I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family & friends.<br />
Wishing you all a fabulous New Year, filled with love, health, and happiness. <br />
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<br />Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-53248125982194066562016-03-11T22:42:00.001-05:002016-03-12T16:48:22.927-05:00Cross stitch vs. Petit point<br />
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What is Petit Point? is a question I get asked quite often. Probably, because when stitchers come into the shop to purchase 25ct Lugana, I question if it is for a Heaven and Earth design. Once affirmed, I usually ask "Why not petit point it, instead of cross stitching?" What's the difference? is then the usual response.<br />
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Petit point is stitched using the <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/FreeStuff/petit-point.html">Continental or Tent Stitch</a>. This is an angled stitch that is often mistakenly described as a Half Cross stitch. The Half Cross may look like the Continental stitch on the front, in that they are both angled up to the right, but on the back they are noticeably different. The Continental stitch is angled and the <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/FreeStuff/cross-stitch.html">Cross stitch</a> is vertical. For full stitch instructions please visit Free Stuff on <a href="http://www.gittas.com/">Gitta's website</a>. In this blog I want to talk about the differences between these two stitches and why all Petit Point designs can also be cross stitched, but not all Cross stitch designs, in my opinion, can be petit pointed.<br />
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An ideal pattern to petit point is composed of only full
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thus a cross stitch pattern that has many 1/4 stitches and backstitches would be next to impossible to petit point. When two 1/4 stitches fill one square on a cross stitch chart, each represents a different thread colour. When petit pointing such a design, only one of these thread colours can be choosen. You can appreciate that if too many of these decisions have to be made the finished design will be altered.<br />
Cross stitch patterns also rely on backstitches to define the design. It's not until the backstitches are complete that the design comes to life. In contrast petit point designs rely on the subtle changes in colour to create depth and definition within the design.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gitta's Spray of Violets in petit point</td></tr>
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With Petit Point, the stitches completely cover the silk gauze or canvas. In contrast, with cross stitch the stitches do not completely cover the fabric and the fabric colour peeks through the stitches.<br />
The resulting difference is that the same threads will appear richer when petit pointed.<br />
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Another noticeable difference is that a design will generally be smaller when petit pointed. This obviously is determined by the fabric count. Although the continental stitch can be worked on many different canvas counts the most common is 22ct. canvas or 23ct. silk gauze. Whereas the most common count for cross stitch is 14 stitches/inch. The fewer the stitches per inch the larger the finished design size will be.<br />
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If you have never stitched a petit point, and want to give it a try, <a href="http://gittas.com/Gitta's%20Designs/Gittas/Gittas.htm">Gitta's </a>has many small designs, mostly<a href="http://gittas.com/Gitta's%20Designs/Gittas/flowers.htm"> florals</a>, available on our website. If petit point is not for you, don't discount Gitta's designs. They also look great cross stitched, and they have no 1/4 stitches and no backstitches.<br />
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<br />Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-34398219830329917862016-01-31T23:11:00.001-05:002016-02-01T09:24:31.126-05:00Heaven & Earth stitching instructions: to follow or not to followHeaven and Earth recommends to complete their designs page by page. This makes no sense to me on several levels. Practically - if the symbol you are following on one page continues onto the next, why end your thread only to later have to weave it in again. This will bulk up the back, and brings me to my second reason - Aesthetically.<br />
Depending on your tension and how you end your threads, stitching page by page, can create visible ridges that cannot be repaired. Stretching and framing will only make these more noticeable.<br />
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These ridges are only created vertically, not horizontally. They are most noticeable in the darker and solid coloured areas. This is a photo of one of our Heaven & Earth models, The Forbidden Doorway. You can see a ridge in her skirt and another running down the door and through the stone steps. <br />
My suggestion to avoid these ridges is not to end your stitches along the sides of each page. As you get close to the edge of each page, tape the next page to it and follow each symbol across, or park your threads.<br />
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Heaven & Earth also recommends to cross stitch on white 25ct Lugana. There is nothing wrong with this, but by no means is this the only fabric you can stitch a Heaven and Earth design on. Due to the large stitch count of these designs, the finished design size sounds smaller and thus more manageable than cross stitching it on 14, 16 and even 18 count aida. The amount of work is the same, only the finished design sizes vary. In actual fact, I find it easier and faster to stitch on aida than to cross stitch over one fabric thread on 25ct Lugana. Lugana is a woven fabric and if not careful, stitches can slip under at the cross over. Furthermore, cross stitching 1 over 1 on 25ct Lugana does not completely cover the fabric, this is very noticeable with darker thread colours. One way to avoid this is to reduce the contrast, choose a light to medium fabric colour. Another is to cross stitch on 18ct aida. Yes, the design will be larger, but 2 strands of floss give perfect coverage on 18ct aida.<br />
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So, my recommendation is to draw from your own knowledge and cross stitch experience. Designers, and that includes yours truly, will make recommendations based on their own preferences and biases, but this does not make it gospel. Just remember..<br />
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2. The needle must go through the fabric. </div>
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Everything else is only a suggestion.<br />
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Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-12677610626721971592016-01-12T21:45:00.002-05:002016-01-13T10:38:41.804-05:00Starting & Restarting my first Heaven & Earth Design<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzJGQKDF95j7g7tqCNSLD3nXx1y0rY_VURi_-MvkTOijNHSKDawDgYRbeezBbE1KN3JJYSIFd70HlNieNH-BFcL2JMBajRJ9x7kkp4PYko9QwIBcyydYUjwhsTUSMz_jTgT8ZSC18CDTB/s1600/Cathedral.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzJGQKDF95j7g7tqCNSLD3nXx1y0rY_VURi_-MvkTOijNHSKDawDgYRbeezBbE1KN3JJYSIFd70HlNieNH-BFcL2JMBajRJ9x7kkp4PYko9QwIBcyydYUjwhsTUSMz_jTgT8ZSC18CDTB/s320/Cathedral.jpg" width="199" /></a><br />
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I had always wanted to petit point a Heaven & Earth design, but which one? They're all stunning, HUGE and require a great commitment of time. While perusing their website last November I finally found one that I could not resist, "Catherdral". It is 400 x 640 stitches, or 256,000 stitches in total. If I stitch one of the 10 x 10 squares (100 stitches) per day, then it will only take me 7 years to complete. No problem, right? Right! I figure I can petit point more than 100 stitches a night, so I should get it done in less than 7 years. I started as soon as I had the pattern in hand.<br />
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This is as far as I got in 2 nights, but then with the Christmas rush I put it away for over the holidays. So maybe 7 years isn't far off the mark after all.<br />
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To further complicate matters, I am starting all over. I first petit pointed on a 22 count canvas, using 3 strands of floss. I would have preferred to petit point using 2 strands of floss, but there is no finer count of canvas. Or at least that is what I had thought.<br />
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I have since found a 25ct canvas, it's grided and 2 strands of floss give perfect coverage. So it's decided, I am starting over and this will become my new project for 2016.<br />
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I'll post my progress every once in a while, and over the next month I'll post some general suggestions to consider when stitching these large computer generated charts published by companies such as Heaven & Earth, Mystic Stitch, and Scarlet Quince to name a few.<br />
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If you have any questions or wish to share your experiences, please join the conversation by posting a comment.<br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Twas 20 days before Christmas when all through the shop</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Gitta's Gang was stirring early, quite rowdy nonstop</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Working on last minute preparations, all done in a dash</span></span><br />
Getting ready to open our annual bash<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The stockings were hung by the fireplace with care,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The lights on garlands twinkling in mid-air </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The shop looking quite festive I do declare</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">In hopes that our customers </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">soon </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">would be there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Carol in her antlers, and me in my new frock </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Had just settled the layout of our </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">goodies and discounted stock</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><br />
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When out on the sidewalk there arose such a clatter<br />
I looked out to see just what was the matter.<br />
Away to the window I flew like a flash<br />
Tore open the door and welcomed the chatter<br />
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The sun, to our pleasure did not shine on new fallen snow<br />
giving way to clear driving below<br />
When what to my wondering eyes should appear<br />
Many of our customers loving this year's gifted reindeer.<br />
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Gitta's Gang rushed to help whomever we could lickity split<br />
I myself, ended up in back measuring fabric by the meterstick<br />
More rapid than eagles our stitchers they came<br />
As I kept on cutting and called them by name<br />
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Welcome Teresa, and Linda, Nicole and Sherry<br />
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On Lorraine!, On Patsy, On Wanda, and Mary<br />
There was Debbie, Darlene, Samantha, Karen, and Sue<br />
On Julia, On Ellen, and Edith - to name but a few <br />
Through the shop they all wandered, looking along our fibre wall.<br />
Shop away, shop away, shop away all!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,<br />When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.<br />So up to the counter the stitchers they flew,<br />With their baskets full of treasures, and patterns anew.</span><br />
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And then, among all the action, I heard from the door<br />
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As I drew up my head, and was turning around<br />
Through the door St. Nicholas came with a bound. <br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">He had a broad face and a little round belly,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly!<br />He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,<br />And<span style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="color: black;">Monika</span></span> laughed when <span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: black;">she</span> </span> saw him, in spite of herself!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #990000;">All</span> </span>of us at Gitta's truely enjoy our Christmas Open House every year,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"> it is a wonderful opportunity for us to say Thank You, to our customers. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;">Without you, Gitta's would not be here;</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"> we are grateful for your support and friendship. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If you were unable to drop by to this year's Christmas Open House, </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">but would like a copy of this year's Reindeer. Please<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://app.box.com/s/jkoqnixed548fv7s1vq7k3096udrdzmr">Click here</a>.</span> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Merry Christmas</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> years Open House please <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathrin.ellison/media_set?set=a.1070071673024638.1073741834.100000654471706&type=3#">click here</a></span>. </span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> and a fabulous New Year,</span></span></div>
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Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-84580744438083323862015-12-20T22:11:00.000-05:002015-12-21T10:00:38.526-05:00November and December's Ornament Stockings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Where has the time gone? I was so busy thinking about and making preparations for our Annual Christmas Open House, that I completely forgot to post the November Stocking. I used neutral shades for the straight stitches surrounding the Navy and bright Blue straight stitches. And then inserted a little bit of burgundy thread and bead between the clusters.<br />
This colour combination was a big hit. The kits were all sold out in early November.<br />
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The December stocking is my favourite. We used Rainbow Gallery's Very Velvet, Tiara and Treasure Braid. The pricier fibres and that a full card of Very Velvet is required, has made the price of this kit a little higher than previous stocking kits. The kit for the December stocking is $13.95 and we are almost sold out.<br />
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Take care and I will post all the festivities from Gitta's Christmas Open House shortly.<br />
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<br />Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-38973351817602533992015-10-24T22:18:00.000-04:002015-10-24T22:18:51.454-04:00October's Ornament of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Voila, the October mini Stocking ornament. The black mono canvas peeks out through the orange and green. There is also a little bit of purple running through the design, to which I managed to match the trim. I found the trim, believe it or not, at a local Dollarama (dollar store). The backing fabric I choose is green and the lining orange. I love the way the stocking turned out. Imagine it filled with Halloween treats. Kits available at <a href="http://www.gittas.com/">www.gittas.com</a> for only $9.95<br />
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<br />Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-82811290864078825022015-10-18T23:06:00.000-04:002015-10-18T23:06:10.939-04:00Guest Designer : Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last month I had been invited as a guest Designer by Jeannette Douglas for her weekend retreat/workshop in Cambridge. I had a fabulous time. <br />
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I have known Jeannette for many, many years. Since before she published her first design, the Northern Shield Sampler. She had visited our booth at the Creative Sewing & Needlework Festival in Toronto. She introduced herself to my Mom and me with her stitched sampler in hand. We loved it straight away and that was the beginning of a what I am sure will be a lifelong friendship.<br />
For many years Jeannette had joined us at the CSNF teaching and introducing new designs, today she is world renowned in the stitching community. So, when she invited me as the afternoon guest to display my designs, I was honoured.<br />
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I took models to represent the range of designs available under Gitta's Designs. From my current designs I took my Tree Sampler series, my Petites - the four Seasons and Winter Walk, the Chair Necessaires and Biscornus. From some of my older designs I took my Wildflowers afghan, which shows all 10 Provincial and 3 Territorial flowers; some of my original floral designs, landscapes, and the Nordic Santa. <br />
I also took a few of our Inuit children designs, which have actually been designed by my husband, David, and some of my Mother's floral designs. <br />
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Finally, I introduced my newest release, a Bargello Scissor fob, available in 5 colour options. In this straight forward design, there are 8 fibres that run through 2 colour ranges. The stitched piece is then wrapped and capped, in essence making it a large bead. The tassel is then made from the remainder of the fibres, and with the beads and clasp the fob is complete.<br />
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The ladies were quite taken with this scissor bling, some even purchased several for their stitching friends back home. To either gift the kits, or the completed fob.<br />
These kits are now also available through www.gittas.com. They can be found on either the <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/Canvaswork/canvaswork.htm">Canvaswork page</a> or under <a href="http://gittas.com/Gitta's%20Designs/Gittas/Gittas.htm">Gitta's Designs</a>.Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-29883447417652951582015-09-27T12:38:00.000-04:002015-09-28T14:47:42.918-04:00September's Ornament of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The September mini stocking reflects the colours of autumn. Stitched on orange canvas with alternating rows of elongated cross stitches, some of the canvas peeks through the rows adding to the overall effect. The fibre colours also reflect autumn foliage.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmb9-tAPzNTf4KveHMO4bJTfOyrhkYVpYXG94-o2kns3KgiDo0I_hkGT6AmXGP6vW3yheXKk7ZAZ6ckXDdoqHduQzb4ZHILqVlZq6mi9a50Ln6zl1S14CeBLgxLfDQpKWhkSxR3-8JJWI/s1600/October+colours.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
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I know the full blown colours of autumn are more visible in October, but the upcoming October mini stocking will reflect the colours of another October event ....<br />
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I know I'm a little late posting this, but I hope this cliche holds true- better late than never. <br />
The older I get, the more I fall behind. Where has August gone? Where has our summer gone? I can't believe September is just around the corner, and with it go all the lazy days of summer. Although, I don't feel like my summer reflects this cliche - my days have been filled with plenty to do. Whether it was work, or family, very few days have felt like my own, and even fewer have felt lazy.<br />
But, I also cannot say that I have not enjoyed my summer. I have enjoyed getting out for more walks with my husband, and the last few months have also been filled with a few road trips. I have grown to greatly enjoy long road trips, as they provide me with time to catch up on some of my stitching. And this summer I have managed to complete two "Road Trip" needlepoint projects. Early August we drove down to Chicago for a family wedding, where we met up with friends and family we do not always see, and there have been a few road trips up to my Dad's cottage. Although work at the house has been a little slow over the summer, there is also our continuous renovation. This September David is hopeful to be ready for the final heating inspection, after which I am hopeful he can finally put up some drywall and the place can get closer to being finished.<br />
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But, let's get back to the reason for this post - the Stocking of the month. The August stocking ornament is composed of 3 different fibres, Pebbly
Perle, Treasure Braid, and Velour. The colours I choose reflect the colours of I see around me at the cottage, blue
and green - water and trees. The result I feel, is the same way I feel when I am up
north- refreshing. The kits have been available at <a href="http://www.gittas.com/">www.gittas.com</a>, and there are still a few remaining. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWzIJ6RboYK5gPSaSZwe_pRmmeN8M181vQEnNa3RnKaj1YocYIXY4Dk3C-0Q08B__HVJ58XtdypOLzYoWFDyUUqux5e0B9HHdEqXQCbZuORiToZJqEa_1X557fP9UmSilQBLoSXjwaY0G/s1600/IMG_1970.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWzIJ6RboYK5gPSaSZwe_pRmmeN8M181vQEnNa3RnKaj1YocYIXY4Dk3C-0Q08B__HVJ58XtdypOLzYoWFDyUUqux5e0B9HHdEqXQCbZuORiToZJqEa_1X557fP9UmSilQBLoSXjwaY0G/s200/IMG_1970.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
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Hope all of you have had a great summer, and enjoy the remainder of it.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWzIJ6RboYK5gPSaSZwe_pRmmeN8M181vQEnNa3RnKaj1YocYIXY4Dk3C-0Q08B__HVJ58XtdypOLzYoWFDyUUqux5e0B9HHdEqXQCbZuORiToZJqEa_1X557fP9UmSilQBLoSXjwaY0G/s1600/IMG_1970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>The September ornament has been inspired by the colours of Autumn. Here is a sneak peek at the threads and canvas selection. Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-66960102709169039732015-07-07T23:04:00.002-04:002015-07-07T23:04:54.826-04:00July's Ornament of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On my last post I had given a sneak peek at the colours I choose for our July ornament, and here it is all finished. The stocking was actually designed by Cynthia Thomas for this year's ornament collection by Rainbow Gallery.<br />
There are 12 in the series, and although we're just starting in July, we will still manage to finish 6 in time for Christmas.<br />
I loved this one for July, because the Ray stitches, with some added metallic and beads remind me of fireworks. And seeing that we celebrate both Canada Day and Independence Day this month, I felt it was an appropriate selection.<br />
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We have a limited number of kits, and the fibre and bead pack is $9.95. These stockings are a quick stitch for canvas stitchers of all levels. <a href="http://www.gittas.com/">Click here</a> if you would like to order the kit.<br />
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Here are the colours for the August stocking.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnBn5F-BCUEdtdADsIJTTDF6lkjpdQs3Bwao7TbK5meD0UNNLJaJxTDe9Dk63nB00VGE_g6RJQGZZYoIdCOZ3cFzSAIbxUjvJKcv5QDqcoqULNyPatlhPoJzAWCYir6cm6euSGF_Di3PF/s1600/2.+Stocking+%25232+-+colours.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a> August being prime vacation month with dreams of spending time up north In the woods by water, the colour selection should be of no surprise.Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-19972223721925391722015-06-18T16:26:00.000-04:002015-06-18T16:26:55.362-04:00I'm back!OMG, has it really been that long since I last posted on my blog. It's not that I have nothing to say, so many things fly through my brain, especially when I am in the shower. It's just that I never manage to get them down on paper, or should I say keyboard.<br />
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Earlier this month I attended the Columbus TNNA, The National Needleworks Assocation, with Monika. This is a huge trade show for Knitting, Needlepoint, and some Counted Thread. We had a great time touching base with many of our suppliers and seeing what they had new for the market.<br />
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It is an overwhelming and exhausting experience. Visually you are bombarded with new fibres, both feel and colour selections; a multitude of fabulous hand painted canvases; finishing techniques, and finished models. Logically I am confronted with the fact that I can not have it all in the shop and must make hard decisions based on space and what will appeal to our stitchers. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAUkReQFPtb6pNrjOTLahMOn4L9EMLs0gMcY4YK4-fBpC83AQinpBd_l9DWuNPA9IArVfU255RmV2UnN6mV2NZtFzPDUYbuGwNzWCaNX_V2fNxsE6rNx8bJi_ALMxCoNmxFibrSW7YTfa/s1600/for+mom.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAUkReQFPtb6pNrjOTLahMOn4L9EMLs0gMcY4YK4-fBpC83AQinpBd_l9DWuNPA9IArVfU255RmV2UnN6mV2NZtFzPDUYbuGwNzWCaNX_V2fNxsE6rNx8bJi_ALMxCoNmxFibrSW7YTfa/s400/for+mom.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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And then there is the sheer size of the market. On the first day we didn't even complete 1/3 of the booths. So on the second day we had to put it into high gear, and we did manage to peek at every booth.<br />
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All in all, I think we ordered some wonderful new patterns, and added some new must have gadgets and fibres to our inventory.<br />
Some of what we had ordered is slowly trickling in, and just today the new Mill Hill kits for Christmas have arrived. Visit our <a href="http://www.gittas.com/What%27s%20New/Whats_New.htm">What's New</a> page, as some have already been posted and the others will go up as they arrive.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIY98xy1NC4IFO-ZedvYVdexZcHO1O80pDm7Z7pDrFgjp8giTKudGD0gkgZvb0-5sqedyh-UYKuA0U8V0PUUR2SnT9RsswofaOEQ2gHaPQ-yzdizDXSs3aw0ezvONe0Xqy-5o2d-gsXuI/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>As we had done many years ago, we will stitch up, finish and kit one of these patterns each month starting in July.<br />
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Here is a sneak peek at the colours and fibres we used for the first mini stocking.<br />
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Come back in July to see the finished project. A limited number of kits will available in the shop and on-line.Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-29181146668597809142015-03-02T14:21:00.001-05:002016-01-09T23:08:12.041-05:00Colour Sense<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the end of January I had<a href="https://twitter.com/GittasShop/status/558644189953806336"> tweeted</a> about wanting to start the June pattern in the <a href="http://gittas.com/Products/Magazines/magazines.html">2015 Cross Stitch & Needlework Calendar</a>. I had been looking for my next needlepoint project, and was completely taken with this design. Although intended for cross stitch, but being composed of only full stitches, it would be very easy for me to needlepoint.<br />
I converted the floss colours to tapestry wool and cut a 10 count mono canvas. I went home that night quite excited to start something new. Two weeks later I couldn't understand why I had not yet put needle to canvas. <br />
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As I discussed this with a friend, she had pointed out that those were not in my usual colour choices. I think I had originally chosen the vibrant pinks and greens, to pull me out of the winter blahs and dream of a spring that still seemed far away. However, having wanted to finish this pattern into a needlepoint pillow, I think in the back of my mind I could also not picture it anywhere in my home. So I converted the colours to the colours I love - teal and muddy olive (usually referred to by me as pukey) green.<br />
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I've been stitching every night since then. This is how far I got on my first evening. Viewing my progress in daylight the next morning, I was unsatisfied with the lighter two greens. I continued with the flowers, but selected new shades of green when I was back in the <a href="http://gittas.com/">shop</a>.<br />
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It's now been 3 weeks and here is my progress. I think that by the end of this week I will be done, with the stitching that is.<br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Stitching Tip:</span></b></u><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></span> The background was not composed of only one colour. There are defined areas of 3 colours. Rather than following each symbol and counting row by row, I stitched the border around each area and then simply filled it in. This is a great idea for several reasons.<br />
One - if you miscount, there is less to unpick and less fibre wastage.<br />
Two - you only have to concentrate while stitching around the edge.<br />
Three - when filling in each area, you can pay more attention to the TV, movie, or conversation.<br />
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This can be applied to smaller areas as well. Try it on your next project. If cross stitching, you can also only stitch the bottom stitch of your cross and later complete the stitches by going over them with the top portion of the cross stitch. This is only a suggestion if working with solid coloured threads.<br />
<br />Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-86625864654531042022015-01-16T22:17:00.000-05:002015-01-18T12:29:42.324-05:00Chocolate... Resistance is futile<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;">The following words of wisdom are not mine, but I have been known to quote similar ones. I received these in an email from a close friend, and wanted to share them with all of you. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;">These "45 lessons life has taught me" were originally </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;">written
by Regina Brett in Cleveland, Ohio to celebrate getting older. She is
now 90 and once again shared them with her readers.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"> They are a great outlook on life, and definitely words we should live by. With the hustle & bustle of our daily routines we tend to forget them.</span></span><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.<br /><br />2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.<br /><br />3. Life is too short – enjoy it.<br /><br />4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.<br /><br />5. Pay off your credit cards every month.<br /><br />6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.<br /><br />7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.<br /><br />8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.<br /><br />9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.<br /><br />10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.<br /><br />11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.<br /><br />12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.<br /><br />13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.<br /><br />14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.<br /><br />15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.<br /><br />16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.<br /><br />17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.<br /><br />18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.<br /><br />19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.<br /><br />20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.<br /><br />21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.<br /><br />22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.<br /><br />23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.<br /><br />24. The most important sex organ is the brain.<br /><br />25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.<br /><br />26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'<br /><br />27. Always choose life.<br /><br />28. Forgive<br /><br />29. What other people think of you is none of your business.<br /><br />30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.<br /><br />31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.<br /><br />32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.<br /><br />33. Believe in miracles.<br /><br />34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.<br /><br />35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.<br /><br />36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.<br /><br />37. Your children get only one childhood.<br /><br />38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.<br /><br />39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.<br /><br />40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.<br /><br />41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need<br /><br />42. The best is yet to come...<br /><br />43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.<br /><br />44. Yield.<br /><br />45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Here's another one I would add to the list</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Friends are the family that we choose.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;">Wouldn't some of these look great in cross stitch / needlepoint? My pre<span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">ference</span> </span>would be to needlepoint them into a pillow. I have charted one of these, and will add the chart to my<span style="color: #820040;"> <span style="color: black;">"when I have time" or "when I'm retired" pile of patterns.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://app.box.com/s/sh8672242c1p1uksopyytbp0gb9s76oz"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: large;">Click here for the chart.</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">I have listed some fibre suggestions, but they are strictly suggestions. Let your creativity soar and make it your own. As for the buttons, Just Another Button Company has Chocolate treat buttons as does Dress It Up. The later on<span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">es</span> </span>are wearable shank buttons and will not break, so they may be better suited for a pillow. <span style="color: #820040;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">We carry both button lines in<span style="color: #820040;"> <span style="color: black;">the shop.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">Here is the package that I would use. It is </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">by Dress It Up buttons<span style="color: #820040;">,<span style="color: black;"> <a href="http://www.gittas.com/Products/Accessories/Buttons/buttons.htm">#6544 </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.gittas.com/Products/Accessories/Buttons/buttons.htm">"Decadence"</a> (how fitting)<span style="color: #820040;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">This package is only $3.95</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #820040; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #820040;"><span style="color: black;">If any of you beat me to stitching this chart, I would love to see it. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-23444880970696982022015-01-04T15:08:00.000-05:002015-01-05T16:04:03.061-05:00Happy New Year Happy New Year everyone. May 2015 be a great year and bring you everything you are hoping and wishing for. Hoping the year brings both small and large pleasures that warm our hearts, bring a smile to our face and that we appreciate and are content with everything we have.<br />
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Over the past few days, I have found myself not only wondering of what the new year holds, but also looking and reminiscing over my past. Yes, just as most people, I have encountered both ups and downs, but through them all I have never questioned the love of my parents. With my mothers death, I have already shared much of her with you, including my favourite photo of the two of us in my <a href="http://gittas-kathrin.blogspot.ca/2013/08/ill-miss-you-mom.html">August 7th, 2013 blog</a><a href="http://www.gittas-kathrin.blogspot.ca/2013/08/ill-miss-you-mom.html">.</a><br />
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I also have such a photo with my Dad. This was obviously taken when I was quite young. At the time it was just a day of fun in the playground with my Dad, my uncle (the photographer) and my cousins. The women probably having kicked the husbands and kids out of the house while they were busy in the kitchen. Looking at the photo today, and knowing my Dad as the person he is, I see a man holding and supporting his child, protecting her from harm. My Dad has always protected, loved and made me into the person I am today.<br />
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One of his most important life lessons to my sister and me was to always stand tall and be proud of who you are.<br />
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I know he is proud of me, I just hope he knows how much I love him. He is honourable and proud, tough and loving, supportive, wise, and strong.<br />
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So my New Year's message to you this year is to forget all those silly resolutions which we break as quickly as we make them. Instead treasure those that are close to you and love you for who you are.Kathrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554326160878406780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881698507533092190.post-26670066010828152022014-12-30T22:49:00.000-05:002014-12-30T22:49:27.090-05:00Christmas 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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December has just flown by, and I can't believe my last post was before Gitta's Christmas Open House. The Open House was wonderful, with many regulars and a few new stitchers dropping by to share the day with us. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathrin.ellison" target="_blank">Click here</a> to visit my facebook page and see some of the photos I posted from that day.<br />
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I know not everyone is able to drop by the shop, so I would like to extend a small (although now belated) Christmas gift to everyone visiting my blog. Every year, for the past several years, I have designed and kitted a reindeer, that we then gifted at the Open House. <a href="https://app.box.com/s/9vfr6kn53i9yhhymhkxt" target="_blank">Click here</a> for your copy of this year's reindeer.<br />
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I hope your Christmas was festive, and memorable. I hope you were able to share some special time with family and friends. Spending time with those we hold near and dear in our hearts, is what the Christmas season is all about for me.<br />
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