July's Butterfly Biscornu

is called Phantom Butterfly. I made it to be stitched in only
one color. Stitch it in DMC 3864
Mocha Beige. Its body is DMC 310 Black.

The design area is 2.36in X 2.36in.
Stitches are 33X33.

The colors are to stimulate that something
is on the white aida cloth.
The butterflies are different on the back. This should
give 2 different looks when stitched, I hope. Do not forget
to stitch the little guys antenna's or their tail strings!
I have not stitched any of this Butterfly yet as I do not
have any time cause my 'BIRTHDAY' is this thursday.
If you stitch it, I would love to see your photo's.

As always this pattern is copyrighted by me.

These patterns print large. To copy this design first save

to your hardrive and then print it.
by Hopblogger

This week

I just happen to like the colors of black & white with touches of pink.

I love Toile & this project just uses those tiny scraps of samples that

I obtained at the fabric store. I only had 4 small samples to work with.

Sometimes you have to take a break from cross stitching & do

something fun & different - also quick & easy.

The top was enhanced with a strip of thin black leather. A Yo-Yo

with little pink beads is stitched on with white thread.

Inside another tiny Yo-Yo holds a covered magnet. Its beads

match the ones on the outside front lid. White flannel is

merely draped on the inside. It is not tacked down.

The basket is tiny only measuring 6in X 6in so the pieces

inside had to be small. The box houses a small scissors fob, a tiny

pincushion & a small needlebook that supports only a couple of

needles. Just cut those samples in half with a pair of pinking

shears - except for the needlebook. The back of each piece

mirrors the front with the black toile. Sew 3 sides together a little away

from the edges, then stuff, then sew the last side. On the scissors

fob be sure to use ribbon or floss for the hanger part. I used the thin

black leather strip as what is on the front of the box. The

little flowers are of pink fleece with a couple of pink beads inside each.

Lately I have been using flannel & fleece.

by Hopblogger

Take a cute

& simple white wicker LITTLE basket. Cut out cardboard

to match the shape & cover it with white cloth. This becomes the lid. Cut out

another shape

& set aside. Affix the already covered white shape to the basket with

lace. Just put the lace thru the sides and hot glue down or sew it down.

Take the other shape & pad it with a layer or two of high loft batting.

Center a special piece of fabric on top and glue it to the back of the

shape. Glue the lace on from the backside. When finished glue the piece

down onto the lid that you have already made. Add a bow on top for

decoration. You can stop here. The box in white is very

pretty. But I choose to take it a step further.

by Hopblogger

If you dont like

displaying your floss on rings & hanging them because

it looks too messy or busy for you - then perhaps the answer

is to use 2 wooden cup holders. Having both of them the same

color helps to unify the team. Later I plan on fixing the tops of both

of these cup holders. Maybe I will paint them - who knows!

by Hopblogger

Found it.

The Butterfly Biscornu pattern wouldnt attach to my blog for

some reason. So after many days of trying, eventually

I had to take a photo of it. Its a little blurry but it is here.

The design area is 3.71inX3.71. Stitches are 62X62. Colors used

are DMC 553 Violet and 310 Black.

Would love to see your photos and post them on my blog.

by Hopblogger