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Free charts mentioned:
Jeanette Douglas Designs Mini Bouquet ~ http://www.jeannettedouglas.ca/

Historische Stickmuster Advent SAL ~ https://www.historischestickmuster.de/search?q=christmas+sal

Fox & Rabbit 2020 SAL ~ https://linenandthreads.com/2020-mystery-sal/
Fox & Rabbit 2021 SAL ~ https://linenandthreads.com/2021-mystery-sal/
Fox & Rabbit 2022 SAL ~ https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/2022-mystery-sampler-changing-seasons/

The Scarlet House – Santa’s Helpers ~ https://www.thescarletthouse.com/copy-of-shops

Finishes:
Country Cottage Needleworks ~ Cottage of the Month (January through December) on 32 count Icelandic Blue linen.

Sampler of Stitches by The Drawn Thread on 32 count Silvery Moon Lugana using my own choices of Soie d’Alger (1436 & 1714 for blues, 4636, 4634 & 4633 for mauves, 1843 & 1845 for greens, 4234 for gold, 3345 for taupe and blanc with Soie Perlee in Blanc).

The Banquet by Freda’s Fancy Stitching (8 part series) on 18 count French Blue mono canvas using the called for threads (https://www.fredasfancystitching.com/pages/mystery-sampler-stitch-along).

Shamrock Row by Bent Creek on 32 count Antique White Lugana using the following colours: DMC ~ 310, 434, 550, 950 Classic Colorworks ~ Grasshopper, Purple Aster Gentle Arts ~ Grape Fizz, Mistletoe Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid PB01.

Deb’s Winter Biscornu from the Winter 2021 Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine on 32 count White Opalescent linen using the called for DMC.

Choose Joy by My Big Toe Designs on 40 count White Verdal using Caron Waterlilies Polar Ice, Dinky Dyes Midnight and Irish Meadows. Used Weeks Dye Works Bethlehem (old version) for the word Joy.

Faerie Winter Dream by Nora Corbett on 28 count Midnight Tryst Jobelan by Fabrics by Stephanie using the called for threads.

Vixen ~ Christmas Eve Couriers by Nora Corbett on 28 count Denim Jobelan (Wichelt), using my floss choices for reds/pinks and greens and Needle Necessities 151 for Caron Waterlilies. Using MH 10071 and Delica DB105 for the beads.

Mini Block Music by Hinzeit on 28 count White Opalescent Lugana using DMC 3799 and Dinky Dyes 266 Haunted House (Stitch-Con start and finish).

Once in a Blue Moon by Just Nan on 28 count Ice Blue linen using the called for DMC and Caron Impressions.

Seize the Day by Leisure Arts on 32 count White linen using the called for DMC.

White Christmas by The Victoria Sampler on 28 count Teal Quaker Cloth using the called for threads, substituting DMC White Etoile for DMC 318 for the words.

Musical Christmas by Artistic Needle (Out of Print) stitched on 28 count Christmas Shenandoah linen (discontinued) using the called for DMC and Kreinik #8 braid.

Tiny Marie Antoinette Gate by Chatelaine Designs (https://chatelaine.de/downloads/sd-040-tiny-marie-antoinette-rose-gate/)

French Country Crown by JBW Designs on 28 count Navy Lugana with Mill Hill Petite Beads 42010 using the Alphabet from JBW Designs (https://jbwdesigns.com/alphabets/) for the Elizabeth II personalization.  I stitched the quote using Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid PB04.  French Country Crown is available at 123stitch (https://www.123stitch.com/en-ca/item/JBW-Designs-French-Country-Crown-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/JBW357)  The quote by Elizabeth II was charted for me by Sarah (StitchinMommy on Etsy ~ https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/StitchinMommy?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=732722726).  If you are interested in getting the quote, just reach out to her through her Etsy shop.

Mini Christmas Wreath on 32 count opalescent white linen using DMC 699 & 701 and Kreinik 028, Free pattern can be found here ~ https://www.gathered.how/needlework/cross-stitch/free-christmas-wreath-cross-stitch-pattern/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=GATH&utm_campaign=Gathered+cross+stitch+weekly+-+26%2F11%2F2022_2227224_Gathered_Gathered+Cross+Stitchers_25075818

Stitch Con exclusive by Sue Hillis Designs on 28 count Ice Blue Lugana (Zweigart) using the called for threads. (available only from Keepsakes 513-563-6845, barbara@yourkeepsakes.com).

Stashquisitions:

Sullivans Floss ~ Spring Meadows  (#35722?)  (shown with DMC 121)
Half the Fun by Ink Circles
Dinky Dyes Silk ~ #258 Cranberry Cocktail
32 count Blue Petit Point Lugana and 32 count Grey Petit Point Lugana
32 count Crème de Menthe linen by Needle Bling (https://embroiderymarketplace.ca/products/creme-de-menthe-hand-dyed-linen-32-count?_pos=9&_sid=c868b2528&_ss=r)

Other items mentioned:
Jubilee Pincushion Ornament Pattern by Helen Philipps Designs  and 
Queen Elizabeth ll Keepsake Pattern by Helen Philipps Designs on Etsy.

Recipe:
Sandy’s Chocolate Cookies
1 package of Reese Chipits
2 packages of Semi-sweet Chipits
1 cup of raisins (I use golden)
2 cups of peanuts
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