Always In My Heart

A design inspired by old friends, but perfect for anyone who is always in your heart.  There is enough space to easily add initials and a date to commemorate a special occasion.  The chart includes instructions for both the pastel and the jewel-tone design.

Models were stitched on 28-count Wichelt-Permin linen in the shade "Lambswool".  Models were framed, but the designs could be finished as a pillow, stitched on the front of a tote bag, or used to cover the top of a pretty box.

Stitch count is 83 x 79.  Finished design on 28-count fabric is 6" x 5-3/4".

French knots or beads could be substituted for the flower centers. 

Released May 2012

Seaside Christmas

This Christmas design features some of my favorite things - a lighthouse decorated with a Christmas wreath, two fir trees with ornaments, a few traces of snow in the sand, and two Laughing Gulls on the beach.

The model was stitched on 28-count Wichelt hand-dyed linen in Stormy Gray.  The stitch count is 48 x 47 stitches, and the finished piece is 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" when stitched on 28-count fabric. 

DMC floss is used throughout.  French knots were used for the ornaments on the trees and the berries on the wreath, but colored beads could be used if you prefer.

Fall & Winter Lighthouses

A companion piece to Spring & Summer Lighthouses.  Stitch all four separately, or stitch them together... would make a cute banner or pillow! Fall Lighthouse features two pumpkins and a colorful fall tree that's dropping its leaves.  Winter Lighthouse includes a snowman with a colorful scarf, a pine tree, and some snow.  Of course, seabirds are flying nearby both lighthouses. Both charts are included! Models were stitched on 28-count Wichelt hand-dyed linen in Stormy Gray.  Overdye threads were used, but a DMC conversion is included.  Winter Lighthouse uses French Knots for the eyes, nose and buttons. Stitch Counts are 50x48 for the Fall Lighthouse and 50x47 for the Winter Lighthouse.  Finished designs are approximately 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". The chart may be purchased through Hoffman Distributing Company, from my website or my ebay shop. Released September 2011

New York City Remembrance Sampler... 9/11

 
It's almost September 1st, and it's hard to believe that it's almost 10 years since the tragedy of 9/11.  Since my ties are to New York City, having grown up on Long Island and having worked in the city, I wanted to create something in memory of that day.  I was trying to decide what to do, and when I found the quote by Herman Melville in a NYC historical atlas I have, it all came together for me. 

The chart was released in the spring, but can be found through Hoffman Distributing Company, or through my webshop or my ebay shop.

SUMMER SALE... PATRIOTIC & SEA THEMED CHARTS!!

I'm doing some summer stitching to use for Christmas gifts, and thought it would be fun to have some company.  So, I've decided to have a summer sale at my ebay shop for Of Generations Past.  Patriotic Designs will be on sale for 25% off from now until July 10th.  Designs included are:  NYC Remembrance Sampler, The Declaration, Gettysburg Bits of History and Life Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness.

The beach and sea-themed charts on sale for 25% off  from now until August are:  Christmas Lighthouse, Spring & Summer Lighthouses, Sea-themed Bookmarks, My Beach House, and To Fly Above the Sea.

Come visit me on ebay!!

The Lord Watch Between Me and Thee... Stitching by a friend

During the Online Needlework Show in April I offered 10 doorprizes, in keeping with the Celebrate 10 theme.  One of the winners, Marie, selected my chart The Lord Watch Between Me and Thee.  She stitched it on 18-count ivory aida using the colors suggested in the design. 

I think this is a very special piece... she stitched it for her husband because they had this saying on their keychains many, many years ago while they were dating.  I love that!! :)

New Spring Designs and an Old Favorite

This springtime design features a quote by Christina Rossetti.  It looks nice framed, but would also make a pretty pillow using your favorite floral fabric and pretty ribbon.

Another piece for spring and summer based on a poem by Christina Rossetti.  I embellished mine with bug and butterfly buttons from Just Another Button Company.  This can be stitched for boys and girls who love bugs... you could easily change the color of the lattice border, or even the color of the verse, to suit your particular "critter" lover ;)

My Beach House... perfect to hang on the wall of your beach home, or in a room decorated in a seaside theme.  I have mine in my office... I might be 2-1/2 hours away from the beach, but I've surrounded myself with items, photos and samplers from my favorite place... the sea!

Spring Lighthouse and Summer Lighthouse... small ornament size pieces (about 4"x4" when finished as ornaments) that are quick to stitch... perfect for some beach time needlework.  Stitch them separately as shown here, or stitch them on a large piece of fabric to frame or finish as a pillow or banner.  Fall and Winter Lighthouses will follow in a couple of months.  Spring Lighthouse has a few rain clouds in the sky, ready to sprinkle on those wildflowers.  Summer Lighthouse features a sailboat gliding through the sea.

 
I'm originally from New York, and after spending years seeing the World Trade Center being built, I wanted to do something in honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11th.  I thought this quote by Herman Melville was just perfect and conveyed my own thoughts.  You see the city rising from the "bay", with the Hudson River (also known as the North River) to the left and the East River to the right.

The small piece has 2 additional dates:  1966 is the year they broke ground and 1973 is the year both towers were completed and the ribbon cutting ceremony took place.  There are seven buildings, representing the seven that came down that day in 2001.

Spring Planting was designed as a companion piece to Fall Baking.  I decided to change the format of the design as I worked, and couldn't resist adding a white picket fence around the spring plantings, with two little bunnies just waiting to enter and enjoy some goodies. 

Finally, one of my favorites is "Missy", a small (4"x4") piece that's designed in honor of our now 19-year old kitty, Missy.  I've had quite a few requests for this design recently, so thought I'd add it here in with the more recent pieces for this spring. 

I'm already working on several new designs... a few for summer, for fall, and several Christmas pieces!  


Joanne