Cattleya Orchid is popular!

Hi, I'm Rahenna and I'm finally posting as part of the challenge. :)  I have a few Chatelaine WIPs at the moment - oh wait, it's just two since I just finished one!

My finish is of the currently popular Cattleya Orchid. :)  My other WIPs are Spring Knotgarden and Sparkling Dragonfly Tile, and my only other Chat finish so far is Octopus Treasure Cave.

Here's my orchid!  This was a tough stitch for me because I was dealing with a lot of stress... my cat has been back and forth at the emergency vet for the last two months and his problems started right around the time I started stitching Orchid.  This poor thing has all my frustration, worry, and anger stitched into it.  Honestly, before I started beading, I seriously considered just tossing it because of all the trouble it had given me.

It turned out pretty nice in the end so I'm glad I didn't. :p

This is stitched on PTP Aerial Belfast with all the silk threads converted to stuff I had in my stash.  I mean, I used the recommended threads if I had them, of course, but I subbed a few. :)

There are some mistakes that I didn't correct but if you don't know... you don't see them. ;)

Next time I'll post pictures of my WIPs!  Just so happy (and relieved) to have this one finished!

"Bird Tapestries-Kingfisher" Online Class 112 (Finish)

All done =). My first finish for the SBCC.
Though it's a small design it took some time to finish it, but it's so very pretty with all the shiny silks and beads. I'm very much in love with it and can't wait to bring it to the framer.

Started:07.12.2014
Finished:21.03.14
Stitched with the recommended materials on 28 count Zweigart Belfast linen

Introduction

Hi! My name is Melissa and I live in Alabama with my hubby and two crazy dogs :)

I have completed two Chatelaines: Japanese Garden and Cattelya Orchid.

I also have one WIP: Moyland Castle. Moyland Castle has not received a lot of love in the last year or so.

For the Stitching Bandits Challenge, I will focus mainly on Moyland Castle. But I am also planning a new start-not that I need a new one... My new start will be either Old World Vinery or Pomarium Garden- I have not decided yet.

I look forward to seeing everyone's progress :)

Introduction - Jessie Stitches

Hello, all! I'm Jessie from Jessie Stitches. I'm in my mid-20s, living in Virginia, USA with my boyfriend (soon to be fiancee) and our 18 month old bulldog, Thor. I'm working on my Master's in Education and hope to start teaching soon (so I can have summers off to stitch!).

As far as cross stitch is concerned, I'm relatively new but absolutely addicted. The first time I discovered Martina's designs I was absolutely hooked. SBCC is going to be the kick start that I need to really get going on tackling one of these beauties. I do have one finished Chatelaine, a freebie, Martina's Roses.

For the SBCC, I was trying to decide which beautiful design I was going to finally get started on. I have Autumn Fairy in my stash (not yet kitted up) but decided to go with Frosty Knotgarden (I'm originally from Michigan and love the beauty that *can be* winter time). 

So that's all about me. I look forward to working my Frosty and see you all progress on your projects as well. Happy stitching!

Introduction-Stitching Madness

Hi stitching friends =).

I'm Katharina from germany. I'm 31, married and have two small kids.
I have a Stitching Blog over at Tumblr (Stitching Madness) and I can't wait to tackle my Chatelaine Wip's. I've finished a few Minis and I am working on Mystery XV (Deep Blue Sea) for quite a while now. I hope that SBCC gives me the necessary motivation to finally finish it.
So here are pics of my Chatelaine WIPs I want to finish this year:

Mystery XV (Deep Blue Sea)

Kingfisher

Finished Chatelaines:

Raffle April 2011

Raffle 2010

Springtime Roses (Freebie)

More pictures and close-ups you can find at Stitching Madness. 

I'm looking forward to see all your pics, because I know this will be a big motivation for myself =).

An Introduction..........

Hello everyone, I'm Amanda (otherwise known as Mrs Milkybar Kid in other corners of the internet) and I am a Chatelaine addict!  Thank you to Joysze for finally dragging me out of the Dark Ages and getting me to post on this blog - and also to her and her fellow stitcher sisters in crime for organising SBCC which I'm looking forward to being a part of!

I discovered Chatelaines towards the end of 2011 and whilst doing copious amounts of "research" on them (i.e drooling over WIP pics) I discovered this blog and Joysze's Random Ramblings.  I couldn't take my eyes off the gorgeous pics of  her Chinese Garden Mandala and knew I had to stitch it myself - and the rest as they say is history!

Anyway, enough of my waffle - you are here for the pics right?!  Here are my Chatelaine finishes to date, from the smallest to the greatest:



Martina's Roses
Completed August 2011

 Springtime Roses
Completed September 2011

Tiny Rose Garden Mandala
Completed September 2011

Autumn Freebie 2011
Completed May 2012

Lavender Garden (from GOSM)
Completed May 2012

Raffle Consolation 2012
Completed August 2012

Cattleya Orchid
Completed February 2013

Beaded Dragonfly Tile
Completed December 2013

Fire Lily Garden
Completed October 2013

Chinese Garden (DMC Conversion)
Completed May 2012

Butterfly Lace
Completed February 2013

Bigger (better!) pictures and more close-ups can be found in my album here.

I'll be starting Hortus Viridarium and Autumn Hydrangea for SBCC (who knows what else if I finish those, I have a few to choose from :)) and I look forward to SALing with you all!

Mini Mandala II - B

Woo Hoo! I have a lovely brand new finish to show you...

I started this mini Chatelaine last year some time but due to some other stitching I was doing that had some impending deadlines, poor ole Mini Chatelaine B was put to one side - but now it's finished!

Mini Mandala II - chart B
Finished Feb 2014

Sorry the photo makes it look a bit crocked... but it is straight!

I have now started the third chart in the series which is perfect timing for the start of the Stitching Bandits' Chatelaine Challenge.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's updates on their Chatelaines.  A huge big "Thank You" to Joyce, Crafty Pretender and Sexy Fairy for organising this great challenge - such a brilliant idea!

Until next time, happy Mandala stitching

Stitching Noni

Spring Knotgarden Finished

I've finally finished Spring Knotgarden!

More pictures can be found on my BLOG or ALBUM.

polar done

part 11 and 12 ready, the Polar Mandala is done,

I love it !

thanks for looking

Geke

Butterfly Lace Mandala

It is finally finished and it's yet another masterpiece from Martina!! :D

(More close ups to be found on BLOG and ALBUM)

The Particulars:
Butterfly Lace Mandala by Chatelaine (Martina Rosenberg)
Fabric: Ray of Light, Belfast by Wichelt
Kit from Europeanxs.com

Autumn (Pear Tree) Fairy Happy Dance!

Finished today - first is a photo of part 6 (the tree section), and then a shot of the entire design.

I just love my two fairies! Thanks for looking!