Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
Christmas in July kits are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
Please note that the kits do not include the charts, which you must provide
Stacy Nash's Wonderful LIfe Drum: $78
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Himalayan Fog), silk satin used for top/bottom of drum finishing
Cardinal Kin: $60
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Druid Blue), and red silk satin used for back of pillow finish
The sparkling wreath tutorial is here: https:// youtu.be/vUNKXYEBFb4
The Elizabethan Valentine class is presently open for registration: katie-strachan.com/shop
Full details on the class can be found here: katie-strachan.com/elizabethan-valentine
It is a 5 month, online class beginning September 1, 2024, although it is strictly work at your own pace. The kit includes full spools of threads in filament silks and real silver thread, in an authentic 17th century palette, as well as everything you need to make the Elizabethan Valentine, with the exception of a frame to work it in. The options for a frame, as well as lacing your fabric and stitching with a frame will be fully covered in the course.
If you have additional questions, please contact me using the form here: katie-strachan.com/contact
Plum Street Samplers' Flag Thief is stitched on 38 count Legacy Linen Cloister Cream with an original silk conversion that will be exclusive to next year's kit
For a look at how I cross stitch, I have a video here: youtu.be/eM2jSoQVz2k
The tutorial on adding sequins to your cross stitch is here: youtu.be/nS1qO9tNvhA
The Britomart sampler will be coming in 2025 as a chart in full release, kit, and/or class. If you are interested in a kit or class, please add your name to the interest list here:katie-strachan.com/britomart-sampler-notification
The book shown is the Goodheart Samplers, published by Needleprint and unfortunately long out of print.
My August 12x12 is Whiskers and his Pearl from the Cheswick Company. You can find their patterns and kits here: etsy.com/shop/cheswickcompany
The slate frame shown is a purpleheart wood, size 10 x12", available here: tfwoodcraft.com/shop/slate-frames
My previously shown purpleheart laying tool and africot set are from the Etsy seller Boxwood Ruler: etsy.com/shop/Boxwoodruler
And Mary Corbet's wonderful blog on all things embroidery (stitches, tools, stands, frames, etc): needlenthread.com
I use a Lowery stand with my frames, which I cannot recommend highly enough - google Lowery floor stand to find stockists.
My tiny start on my short flat casket was last shown in episode 59: youtube.com/watch?v=ylH2VeoIBgM
My notebook/memory book was inspired by the First Stitches scrapbook Susan Standley shared on her instagram, @standleysusan and the Chatbooks Brenda of Brenda & the Serial Starter recently shared, with collections of photos of her stitching and stitching adventures.
One alternative to Chatbooks, which requires an app, is Artifact Uprising: artifactuprising.com
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
Christmas in July kits are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
Please note that the kits do not include the charts, which you must provide
Stacy Nash's Wonderful LIfe Drum: $78
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Himalayan Fog), silk satin used for top/bottom of drum finishing
Cardinal Kin: $60
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Druid Blue), and red silk satin used for back of pillow finish
The sparkling wreath tutorial is here: https:// youtu.be/vUNKXYEBFb4
The Elizabethan Valentine class is presently open for registration: katie-strachan.com/shop
Full details on the class can be found here: katie-strachan.com/elizabethan-valentine
It is a 5 month, online class beginning September 1, 2024, although it is strictly work at your own pace. The kit includes full spools of threads in filament silks and real silver thread, in an authentic 17th century palette, as well as everything you need to make the Elizabethan Valentine, with the exception of a frame to work it in. The options for a frame, as well as lacing your fabric and stitching with a frame will be fully covered in the course.
If you have additional questions, please contact me using the form here: katie-strachan.com/contact
Plum Street Samplers' Flag Thief is stitched on 38 count Legacy Linen Cloister Cream with an original silk conversion that will be exclusive to next year's kit
For a look at how I cross stitch, I have a video here: youtu.be/eM2jSoQVz2k
The tutorial on adding sequins to your cross stitch is here: youtu.be/nS1qO9tNvhA
The Britomart sampler will be coming in 2025 as a chart in full release, kit, and/or class. If you are interested in a kit or class, please add your name to the interest list here:katie-strachan.com/britomart-sampler-notification
The book shown is the Goodheart Samplers, published by Needleprint and unfortunately long out of print.
My August 12x12 is Whiskers and his Pearl from the Cheswick Company. You can find their patterns and kits here: etsy.com/shop/cheswickcompany
The slate frame shown is a purpleheart wood, size 10 x12", available here: tfwoodcraft.com/shop/slate-frames
My previously shown purpleheart laying tool and africot set are from the Etsy seller Boxwood Ruler: etsy.com/shop/Boxwoodruler
And Mary Corbet's wonderful blog on all things embroidery (stitches, tools, stands, frames, etc): needlenthread.com
I use a Lowery stand with my frames, which I cannot recommend highly enough - google Lowery floor stand to find stockists.
My tiny start on my short flat casket was last shown in episode 59: youtube.com/watch?v=ylH2VeoIBgM
My notebook/memory book was inspired by the First Stitches scrapbook Susan Standley shared on her instagram, @standleysusan and the Chatbooks Brenda of Brenda & the Serial Starter recently shared, with collections of photos of her stitching and stitching adventures.
One alternative to Chatbooks, which requires an app, is Artifact Uprising: artifactuprising.com
