Shownotes: Craftmaynia2019 Days 5-8

Maynia continues! This rotation my stitchy mojo definitely wasn't there. I think so much cross stitch on Coexist took more energy than I realized lol

FO:

Vanilla for Life socks by Ladywing Designs (not yet released)
---used Machete Shoppe in "Kingston"

WIPs:

Painted Wings // Hogwarts Castle // November Cottage

Gradient wrap (test knit for Imagined Landscapes)
---uses Teeny Button Studio in "Sookie Loves Jackson," "I Smell Snow," and "Luke's Diner"
Confectionery socks by Mara Catherine Bryner
---uses Beach Bum Yarn in "Oh deer!" sock blank and Teeny Button Studio minis

Cravin' It:

Artisan Elan lap stand (Stitcherista's video about it)

Retail Therapy:

Loops & Threads Adjustable Craft Stand
Hello Pumpkin kit from Caterpillar Cross Stitch

Mentions:

Caroline, Off the Grid Needlearts
Carolina, CraftsMakeupFood (floor stand comparison video)
Sammy, SammyJ Stitches
Danielle, Stitcherista

Follow me on Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya the Walking Butterfly
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

Shownotes: Craftmaynia2019 Days 1-4

All the M A Y N I A has begun!

FO:

Moon Phases

WIPs:

Coexist // Temperature Quilt

Gradient wrap test knit for Imagined Landscapes
---using Teeny Button Studio yarn in "Sookie Loves Jackson," "I Smell Snow," and "Luke's Diner"
Vanilla socks
---using Machete Shoppe yarn in "Kingston"

Cravin' It:

Hello Pumpkin SAL by Caterpillar Cross Stitch (Sally's video about the SAL here)

Retail Therapy:

Morgan Harper Nichols merch (@morganharpernichols on IG)
Creek Garden Crafts 100% Pima Cotton in "Neutral"
Teeny Button Studio in "Dementor's Kiss"
Created by Elsie B fiber in "Heal"
Emma's Yarn in "Cherry Merlot" and "Yarn Husband"
Precious Knits Shop project bag & skein coat

Christmas is Coming by Barbara Ana Designs
Autumn Squirrel, Autumn Acorns, and Quilting Bee by The Blue Flower
November & December by Lizzie*Kate
32 ct Vintage Sahara linen

Acorns and Threads, 123stitch

Shoutouts/Mentions:

Jamie, Sarah, Katie, & Krissy; Cozy Up Knits (knitting podcast)
Candice, Slubloverstitches
Mary Beth & Helen, The Crafty Toads (mostly knitting, just started flosstube!)
Allison, Witchy Knitter
Mary, MarBearStitchin
Adrienne, Louise, & Caroline; Fibre Friends podcast (knitting)

April Recap:

Daily Tracker from Tricia the Left-handed Stitcher's blog
2 new starts
0 finishes
Stitchathon
Stitch From Stash
Magical Stitches: 1 homework, lots of extra credits
Feb. 1200 stitches complete on HW Castle; dropped out of Q2 90 Day Challenge

Follow me on Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya the Walking Butterfly
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

FO: Moon Phases

Pattern: Moon Phases

Designer: The Witchy Stitcher (@thewitchystitcher)

Fabric: 16 ct black aida, stitched 2/1

Floss: DMC 762

Started on January 13, 2019. Finished on May 1, 2019.

I am always in love with Meg's patterns, but this is really one of my favorites! I've been a night owl for as long as I can remember. This is such a quick stitch, even with the backstitching! I know I always say this, but I really can't wait to FFO this one haha. Maybe sooner than we think? ;)