Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 55 minutes 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.
Thomas by Notforgotten Farm will be released on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:15 PDT and will be available at katie-strachan.com/shop
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 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 which began 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.
Christmas in July kits, as well as Plum Street Chocolate Harts are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
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
Fox & Rabbit Elizabeth Campbell 1838 is stitched on 48 count Legacy Linen Marchpane, with the following (incomplete) conversion:
Soie Surfine 2627, 2681, 2707, 2718, 2779
NB: remove the 2 and you have the 100/3 color number
My previous beaded basket finish was shown in episode 26: youtube.com/watch?t=4s&v=QqDJ7SJ2TAI
The Met beaded basket shown: metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/226421
The MFA Boston basket referenced: collections.mfa.org/objects/48017/gift-basket?ctx=92f49a65-6aca-4f05-aa44-17b3a9741076&idx=10
Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work is stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (note: conversion is incomplete)
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2179, 2307, 2341, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
Short flat caskets can still be purchased from Thistle Threads, as fully kitted projects with complete instructions, although of course you can use them to stitch your own design if you prefer: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/harmony-with-nature-casket
Modern Folk Embroidery Home Sweet Home is stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Russian Tea Cake with Soie Gobelins 575
You can get the pattern here: modernfolkembroidery.com/product/home-sweet-home-pdf-pattern
This is in a bag from Steph, @Lakegirlstitches who has just joined flosstube
My mother's table runner, adapted from Ann Wilson 1801 by Gentle Pursuit Designs, was featured on episode 79, and the conversion is included in the description for that episode
You can find my tutorial on blocking here: youtube.com/watch?v=NdvdEkuXSls&t=843s
All details Plum Street Sampler Bowl Lesson One are in the description for episode 49: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_RYFc6eriY
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.
Thomas by Notforgotten Farm will be released on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:15 PDT and will be available at katie-strachan.com/shop
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 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 which began 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.
Christmas in July kits, as well as Plum Street Chocolate Harts are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
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
Fox & Rabbit Elizabeth Campbell 1838 is stitched on 48 count Legacy Linen Marchpane, with the following (incomplete) conversion:
Soie Surfine 2627, 2681, 2707, 2718, 2779
NB: remove the 2 and you have the 100/3 color number
My previous beaded basket finish was shown in episode 26: youtube.com/watch?t=4s&v=QqDJ7SJ2TAI
The Met beaded basket shown: metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/226421
The MFA Boston basket referenced: collections.mfa.org/objects/48017/gift-basket?ctx=92f49a65-6aca-4f05-aa44-17b3a9741076&idx=10
Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work is stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (note: conversion is incomplete)
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2179, 2307, 2341, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
Short flat caskets can still be purchased from Thistle Threads, as fully kitted projects with complete instructions, although of course you can use them to stitch your own design if you prefer: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/harmony-with-nature-casket
Modern Folk Embroidery Home Sweet Home is stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Russian Tea Cake with Soie Gobelins 575
You can get the pattern here: modernfolkembroidery.com/product/home-sweet-home-pdf-pattern
This is in a bag from Steph, @Lakegirlstitches who has just joined flosstube
My mother's table runner, adapted from Ann Wilson 1801 by Gentle Pursuit Designs, was featured on episode 79, and the conversion is included in the description for that episode
You can find my tutorial on blocking here: youtube.com/watch?v=NdvdEkuXSls&t=843s
All details Plum Street Sampler Bowl Lesson One are in the description for episode 49: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_RYFc6eriY
