I did something new for October this year; Dark October Stitching with a different Hallowe'en design every 3-4 days. So the Pie looks rather different to usual:
Here's a little recap of each project:
Project 1 Just Nan's Haunted Autumn Mouse in a House was also my 30-a-Day project for the month. I very nearly but not quite completed the carpet square on the 31st so I finished it off doing more than 30 stitches that day.
Mouse stitched on 32 count Cognac linen
Carpet Square stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory linen
Base of the House stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory linen
One Wall stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory linen
Project 2 was Jardin Prive's Happy Hallowe'en Night
stitched on 32 Cognac linen
Project 3 was JBW's Smiling Jack-O-Lantern
stitched on 32 count Platinum linen
Project 4 was Stacy Nash's Cast Your Spell
stitched over 1 on 32 count Platinum linen
Project 5 was Dam Good Craft's Dracula Book Cover
stitched on 32 count Amortentia by Chromatic Alchemy
Project 6 was Nora Corbett's Bewitching Pixie Raven
stitched on 32 count Nebula Belfast by Crafty Kitten
Project 7 was Shepherd's Bush Spooky Night which I finished in the four days. I just need to add a little bat charm above the P.
stitched on 32 count Platinum linen
Project 8 was my conversion of Lavender & Lace's Enchanted Alphabet, I have reached Q.
stitched on 32 count Tiger Lily Murano by Sparklies
Project 9 to round off the month was a freebie from Plum Street Samplers called Brew Ha Ha. I stitched this as part of a SAL to celebrate Tracy P's Birthday. Tracy doesn't have a blog but she does have a FlossTube channel and set up a group on Facebook too. This is as far as I got in 3 days.
stitched over 1 on 32 count Platinum linen
Finally I need to look at my spending last month! I was doing well until DMC decided to release the new range of colours in a limited edition tin which Kate from Lakeside Needlecraft had on special offer. She also had some offcuts of fabric very cheap so I added them to get free postage! The spend for the month now looks like this:
| October | |
| Crazy sub | £25.99 |
| New DMC tin | £24.50 |
| Lakeside fabric | £5.15 |
| Gold Petite 28 Needles | £5.30 |
| Total | £60.94 |
See how pretty they are.
The Large Boy was disappointed that the Golden Skein was not included with them!
Fun blog hops as always. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun Halloween projects, great that you got spooky done in 4 nights, a fast stitch is certainly rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI just love all your beautiful progress. So many spooky pieces being made. The new DMC colors are very pretty indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching as always Jo you have had a busy month! Ooooh your dmc tin arrived?! I have one on order from Sew and so - the postman stalking might begin soon! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Loved the blog hop...it was great! Love how organized you are with your time and money. I tend to be like that too. And your stitches are fantastic...one cuter than the next. Although I have my favorites I've enjoyed the work on all of them. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteOh! You got the special box of new DMC! Excited for you (this is at least partially vicarious - I'm waffling on ordering it).
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty things you've been working on - always like looking over your shoulder, as it were.
Thanks again for the blog hop - it was fun!
I love Halloween and your projects are all fabulous! Beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeleteLove to see everything, Raven looks so good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all of the beautiful stitching Jo.
ReplyDeleteLinda
The tin is so pretty, this would make a fantastic christmas gift to myself. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Halloween goodies .
ReplyDeleteLove the new DMC threads , they will be be going on my wish list .
Have a great week.
Great spooky stitching! There are some lovely soft colours in those new DMCs
ReplyDeleteAnother great selection of stitching. Your choice of Halloween related designs throughout the year got me stitching for Halloween this year. The new DMC colours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow what an even looking pie you have this month! I am interested to see what you think on the new colours.
ReplyDeleteThe new colors are very pretty, but I'm not sure if I will buy them :| it's been a while since I've reached for my DMC thread. I've been mainly working on other materials than cotton. You did a lot of work in one month. Is Halloween your favorite seasonal holiday?
ReplyDeleteWhen I got the email from DMC, I thought "great, wonder which ones are gonna get retired and how many charts it's gonna screw up for me!", but they are a pretty bunch of colors for sure!
ReplyDeleteJo: Love your Halloween stitching, I am in love with the new colors.
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Catherine
LOTS of stitching this month and it all looks great. I really like the cognac fabric. The new colors are very pretty in their box. I have them on my wish list (minue the box as I'm not sure what I'd do with it).
ReplyDeleteAs always, I am amazed at all of your incredibly lovely projects and how much you get done each month! Everything is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Halloween projects! The new DMC colours are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch great projects! I love the Nebula Belfast material. The DMC threads look really pretty x
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours the new DMC's in the tin are.
ReplyDeleteLove the Halloween stitching :o) Enjoy those new threads!
ReplyDeleteI stitched Brew Ha Ha last year and really love having it on the wall this time of year - he just makes me smile. I'm sure you are enjoying stitching him up.
ReplyDeleteI have't purchased the new DMC colors yet, but it's sure tempting!
What a fun month for you, so many gorgeous projects! I hope you'll finish that mouse soon and not wait until next October, you got so much one already.
ReplyDeleteThe new DMC colours really are gorgeous, I wonder when we'll start seeing them appear in charts regularly?
Woooo seriously wicked stitching Jo. I love love and love a bit more the fabric from Chromatic. I've always admired their fabbies but me thinks I may have to invest in one. The new DMC colours are awesome, especially the purples. Lush!
ReplyDeletexo Alicia
That's a really nice pumpkin pie with all these shades of orange and red. Some of my favorite colours. And they also appear in nearly each of your October projects, either on the fabric or in the design. I love that :)
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