Kitties!

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My new cross-stitch project, Kitty Trio. Aren't they cute?
 

Then there's my cute kitty.


And as I was very good but between catching up and Herrschners having a 20% off code (plus 10% from joining their savings club recently), I treated myself to some downloadable patterns.

The last two have fabric requirements for cross stitch or needlepoint.

One thing that I seemed to have mentioned on my blog at all are my two afghan orders from Herrschners. I bought half last month.


The sports pillows and the cat are no longer available on their website. And two are knit. I figure it's a good way to force myself to actually learn. I bought a set of needles a while ago. They're still in the box.

And I was good with ABCstitch's 20% off sale. Stuck with the clearance page with minimal damage.

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  1. Debbie KAugust 30, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I didn't realize that Herrschener's was selling downloadable patterns now. Have to check that out! And I love the first HAED design. I was surfing their website yesterday and found one I really liked. I was on the brink of buying it until I realized that it would take $450 just to buy the floss! It was a huge design charted in Needlepoint Inc. silk. As I'd want to work it in the silk, I'm going to have to think about that one a bit more . . .

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    1. Katie HaskinsAugust 30, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      It's not a large selection but they are pretty, mostly designs that appeared in an out of print calendar or magazine. And they have some free ones too.
      You have me curious, what HAED design is done in silks? I thought they only designed in DMC.

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  2. CathyAugust 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Katie - I enjoyed looking at your blog and all of the christmas ornaments you have completed. Your new Kitty cross stitch project is adorable. You have soo many beautiful patterns. I will keep checking back to see your progress!

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