"Mischief at Midnight" is a Halloween needlework tray and matching needlework smalls. This spooky design features a Halloween scene in the base of the tray (also suitable for framing)...the inside walls of the tray feature stars, bats, and ghosts...the outside walls of the tray feature a fence surrounding the entire scene (with a few jack-o-lanterns, owls, and spiders). The gate for the fence is a removable needlebook (attached with hidden magnets)...and there is a coordinating pinkeep and scissor fob to complete your needlework tray set. The tray measures approximately 8.5" x 8.5".
Each piece is stitched with Weeks Dye Works cotton floss on Weeks Dye Works 30-count Tigers Eye hand over-dyed linen. Colors include: Carrot, Chestnut, Galvanized, Grits, Hazelnut, Kohl, Moss, Sweet Potato, and Whiskey.
Stitches include: Cross Stitch over two linen threads, Cross Stitch over one linen thread (optional), Back Stitch, Smyrna Cross Stitch, Whip Stitch, and student's choice of Basketweave Tent Stitch, Continental Tent Stitch, or Half Cross Tent Stitch.
If you are interested in attending the special event, visit: http://www.stitchingretreat.com/oct-19-22-2012-retreat/ for more details. You can also see photos from my previous visits and read all about my experiences - just search my blog (the box under my followers) for "New England Stitcher's Retreat".
...and before I get a million questions - this special project has been designed specifically for this retreat and will not be available to the general public until approximately one year after the event...so if you are not attending and are excited about this design, you will have to be very patient....
So there you have it - "Mischief at Midnight" - I hope it was worth the wait!
Tray with gate...
Needlework Smalls - Front
Needlework Smalls - Back
Needlebook - Open
Tray with needlework smalls...
Tray without smalls...
Oh. My God. I have no words. This is absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! Love Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I'm speechless! Okay, I have changed my mind! What an incredible project you have created, stitched, and presented! Congratulations to you, Belinda!
ReplyDeleteRobin
What a fabulous project! You are so talented and have created another winning design.
ReplyDeleteBelinda - I knew it would be great, but this is incredible!!!! I LOVE it! I can't wait for October. Thanks for another delightfully clever piece!! ~Ruth
ReplyDeleteI love the gates that zip open for needles - Very clever! The attendees should love this in the fall!
ReplyDeleteI remember your post from last year about the retreat. Such a cool time it sounded like. Your newest design project will be a hit for sure. Just love the needle book; the design, the shape, the ghosts and that orange linen is terrific.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Halloween piece!
ReplyDeleteOMG, what an amazing project!!
ReplyDeleteOh Belinda, you've outdone yourself with this one! It's fabulous!! Makes me wish I lived closer so I could join in on the retreat.
ReplyDeleteBelinda, what a beautiful piece you have made for the retreat! So creative! The group will be flipping out with excitement and all wish we could join in the fun! You outdid yourself on this one!!!!
ReplyDeletepam in iowa
That is one of the neatest designs I have seen in a long, long time. I so, so wish I could go to the retreat. You really have outdone yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous box, roll on next year, no can't say that the time goes to fast now. I will be good and wait.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could come to join in the fun.
Wow, Brenda, it's wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteoh!!! I want this one!! ;) amazing! love it!
ReplyDeletebig hug!!
I have never wanted a halloween piece as much as this one, but I can be patient.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Belinda! Who comes up with these designs? This is the coolest ever! Wow! Wish I could go to that retreat! This i fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your design is truly amazing. I love it. I wish I could attend but it's worth waiting for. You are amazingly creative!
ReplyDeleteADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! What a cool design!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I love this Halloween piece. I can't stop looking at the pictures. I sure wish I could go to the retreat
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