Month: January 2024


Jan
2024

Evergreen Mystery Stitch Along

categories: Cross Stitch

In 2023, I joined the Mystery Evergreen Stitch Along (and Quilt Along – see that post here). I love a good mystery stitch along, and since it seemed to match (from what I could tell from the teaser) was that it would match my 2022 Christmastime Mystery Stitch Along (see that post here).

The pattern was released in 5 parts. I did not start it on time, though, so I finished it pretty much all at once. This is typical me.

I love how it turned out. I did make a change to the pattern. The star on the top of the tree was supposed to just be the lightest pink, but I didn’t like how it blended into the fabric, so I took 1 strand of the light pink and 1 strand of the medium pink together to stitch the star. It turned out really nice and has a pretty variegation in person.

Here are the details:

  • FREE Pattern found at Fat Quarter Shop.
  • Fabric: 14 count Aida in Natural by Wichelt.
  • Floss: Classic Colorworks:
    • Ribbon Red
    • Cherry Tomato
    • Cobbled Peach
    • Queen Bee
    • Little Sprout
    • Steamed Broccoli

I finished stitching this piece at Bryce Canyon over Thanksgiving, 2023. We like to go there for the holiday: Thanksgiving dinner buffet; beautiful, scenic views; indoor pool (the kids like to swim); couches and tables for gathering with family and playing games. It is so fun there!

The weather over Thanksgiving was really snowy, so we spent a lot of time indoors, lounging in the guest common area. While the kids swam or played video games, I sat and stitched away on this piece and finally got it finished!


Jan
2024

Mystery Evergreen Quilt Along

categories: Quilting

I joined the Mystery Evergreen Quilt Along (and Stitch Along – see that post here) last year. I kind of lost my quilting mojo in 2023, but as Christmas drew closer, I knew I wanted to jump back into some sewing/quilting but I wanted an “easy” pattern.

Now, nothing that has half square triangles (HSTs) is easy in my book. They are the bane of my existence! hahaha

But, I was able to pin, pin, pin. And . . . SUCCESS!

Didn’t it turn out so great?! The pattern called for stitching all the leftover layer cake squares together and then cutting it down. Instead, I measured the quilt top and just made sure the back was bigger.

This pattern was a really fun, quick, and easier-than-I-expected one to put together! Here’s the important information to know:

Free Pattern from Fat Quarter Shop. I bought the kit for this mystery quilt along, but you can use any fabric. The fabric we used isn’t even Christmas fabric. But doesn’t it work so well anyway?!