Just Nan Junction

Happy Dance

2011-09-06T12:35:00.000-07:00


Just Nan--Royal Blossoms 28 ct evenweave-DMC threads

This piece is for an exchange. Was really fast and fun to stitch.

Owl Winder Pocket

2011-08-17T08:06:00.000-07:00

The Owl Winder Pocket has been one of my holiday stitching projects.

It was stitched on the recomende 28ct opalescent raw linen with DMC floss. Here it is made up with the winder.

Question?

2011-06-19T09:15:00.001-07:00

Would it be a copyright infringement if I offer to send my copy of a pattern to someone when I am done?

HAPPY DANCE!!!!

2011-06-14T17:34:00.000-07:00


Just Nan-Remember 9/11

Here it is finished. The beads don't show up really well, but, all the same it is finally finished.

28 ct evenweave white.

Work in Progress

2011-06-10T15:13:00.000-07:00


Remember 9/11

Almost done with the stitching. Then on to the beads.

Should be done by the end of the month.

Williamsburg Stitcher's Case - not many left

2011-05-05T10:16:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
just a head's up.

Paula from Haus Tirol has advised me that they only have 10 of the limited edition 30th Anniversary kits left, one of which has now become mine.

If you're interested in getting this but have been holding off, would recommend getting onto buying it asap. :)

More about it on Just Nan's site: http://www.justnan.com/jnewsc.html
And Heather's lovely stitched version: http://tajinaz5.blogspot.com/2011/04/williamsburg-stitchers-case.html

Cheers.

Williamsburg Stitcher's Case

2011-04-14T09:57:00.000-07:00

Williamsburg Stitcher's Case
Vanilla Gold Legacy linen (30 count)
Stitched with GAST and DMC
Related posts on my blog

This was the Just Nan project I chose to stitch for the 2011 Crazy January Challenge. The case was designed to commemorate Haus Tirol's 30th anniversary. It's a similar finish to Octagonal Peacock, although the inside is a bit different. I especially like the brightly colored flower gardens.

Candy Cane Snowflake

2010-12-11T06:59:00.000-08:00

Candy Cane Snowflake
Just Nan
32 ct Confederate Gray Belfast Linen, DMC Floss, lots of beads
Stitched by Carol S.

Happy Holidays, Everyone!!

Christmas Sheep pocket

2010-12-03T10:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas Sheep pocket
Country Blue Cashel linen (28 count)
Stitched with DMC, GAST, Gentle Art Simply Wool
related post on my blog

This little pocket is so cute, quick to stitch, and a fast finish. What's not to like?

My linen was not as blue as the package showed; it's a light blue-grey. I like the more "vintage" look, but you may need to choose a different linen if you prefer the brighter blue. The sheep are stitched with Simply Wool, which makes them nice and fuzzy.

Pretty Wicked

2010-11-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

I stitched Just Nan's 'Pretty Wicked' design for an exchange between two friends, and decided to frame it in the black spider Whimzi frame. Design stitched using recommended fabric & threads.

I also made my exchange a bone themed bookmark, with this awesome skull bone bead in the centre. Needless to say, she loved it all :)

Summer Wings Humbug

2010-08-23T11:37:00.001-07:00

here is my Summer Wing Humbug completed. I had a slight problem with the pin, it had one of the crystals missing. A new one was sent over form the US arriving in less that a week. Excelent service from Just Nan. My problem is what to do next. In a recent pole on my blog, where I asked which Just nan project I should stitch next Floral Fifteen won and Scream House came second so it might be that.

Here it is before finishing.

I stitched this in DMC on an overdyed fabric from DoveStitch. I've no idea what the colour of fabric was.

Floral Fifteen

2010-08-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here is my finished Floral Fifteen. Each square took just under an evening to stitch and the whole thing a day to make up.

Tea With Honey

2010-06-07T10:23:00.000-07:00

This is my latest Just Nan finish ~ Tea With Honey. It was stitched with DMC floss on the recomended fabric. I really enjoyed stitching this. The pins are very detailed with 'Tea time' etched in to both the tea pot and the tea cup.

Spring Frills humbug

2010-06-06T23:50:00.001-07:00

Spring Frills by Just Nan
Also posted on my blog

I love this year's humbug series! The first two have been so pretty and a quick finish. Can't wait to see what the last two will look like.

Keep a Little Secret!

2010-05-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

Wow, I've been bad about keeping up with the blogs lately! I finished JN's Keep a Little Secret last month, and have to say I really enjoyed it! The blanket stitch finishing was a little fiddly, but here it is! I changed the ABC to my initials and added the year.

My latest Just Nan finishes

2010-05-03T02:50:00.000-07:00

I have been a bit slow in posting to this blog of late. Here are my Just Nan finishes so far this year.
Firstly, Fraidy Frog.

Secondly, The Anniversary Biscornu.

Thirdly, the Winter Hearts Humbug.

And finally, Barnabee's Quest.

My next start is Tea with Honey. Happy stitching!

2010-04-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is what I put in a RR that is going on.
Just Nan's Poor Jack. I added a border to give the sampler a break between stitchers.

Progress on Remember 9-11

2010-04-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

Not a lot but some. I had to move to another piece with more color.

4 Wishes

2010-04-07T11:20:00.001-07:00

4 Wishes
stitched by Chris

Dragonfly Summer Finished

2010-03-19T11:34:00.001-07:00

DONE!!!! Isn't she just beautiful? I finished last night and at first I thought the dragonfly was too big, but, after I stitched her on she is just right.

In Process

2010-03-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

This is Dragonfly Summer. Stitched on the called for 28ct Linen. I am about 1/2 done. This has been so far an easy stitch. This one is for me. Not sure what I will make when it is done.

Exchange Received

2010-03-12T09:58:00.000-08:00

This is what I sent to Despina in Canada. It is Among the Roses. I also included a fob with one of the butterflies. It is laying on the backing fabric.

Pics of Exchange Received

2010-02-27T15:19:00.000-08:00

Not really a good pic as the colors are off. The floss is Caron Wildflowers, purples. The pattern is stitched on lavender linen and finished into a beautiful box. There are two flavors of coffee. A Truly Wonderful Exchange.

Exchange Received

2010-02-26T15:03:00.000-08:00

I received my exchange from Heather today. Magnificant is all I can say. Will post pics Sunday as I have a funeral tomorrow.

Exchange

2010-02-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

I have lost the address for my partner. I have tried emailing Zeb but no answer so far. I really need to get the address and let my partnet know that I have been ill most of this month and may be a couple of days late with my mailing. If you know you are my partner please email me. mjrroland at yahoo.com. Thank you, look forward to seeing the finished items on the blog.
Kate

Just Nan Exchange

2010-02-18T16:54:00.000-08:00

I was wondering if anyone has posted theirs off to their partners. I haven't seen anything about the exchange on the site

Pearl Angel

2010-02-16T23:41:00.001-08:00

Pearl Angel
by Just Nan

Another, 'quick to stitch', small JN finish. This has inspired to maybe start one of the bigger JN angels as I have quite a few of those patterns in my stash.

by Chris.

Queen's Heart

2010-02-13T11:21:00.001-08:00

Queen's Heart
by Just Nan

Finished just in time for Valentine's Day. I'm thinking I will make this into a heart shaped pillow, what do you think? Any other suggestions?

Stitched by Chris

Christmas Biscornu

2010-01-26T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hi all! Just finished this Christmas Biscornu last night. You can see more pictures on my blog!

The back side is equally pretty! Fabric is 28ct natural opalescent linen.

Curious Cats

2010-01-25T10:30:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest finish. Curious Cats from the Filagree Fancies kit range.

The actual size is about 2.5" x 2.5". As yet I don't know how I am actually going to 'finish' this properly. At the moment a pillow is looking most likely.

Icy Hill

2010-01-17T09:35:00.000-08:00

I thought I would show you my latest Just Nan finish. This is Icy Hill. Done on the recommended fabric with DMC floss. This took a week to complete but I was helped by having three days off work because of the snow.

I will be finishing this as a bell pull. I am going to handkerchief hem the vertical edges which will be a first for me.

Christmas Cheer

2010-01-03T16:26:00.001-08:00

I meant to post this on New Years' Eve but forgot :( sorry! This was my last finish. This is Just Nan's Christmas Cheer 2009 Ornament. You can see more pictures on my blog before it was framed. Happy stitching! Lori

Christmas Eve

2010-01-03T11:41:00.000-08:00

I finished "Christmas Eve" before the end of the year but had to wait for the bellpull to be delivered, so I suppose this is my first finish of 2010. I will not be stitching a Just Nan design for a little while but I am really looking forward to seeing other members' stitching.

Just Nan Exchange

2009-12-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!
I'm wondering if you would be interested in taking part in a Just Nan themed exchange?
If you have taken part in exchanges before, you'll know the general process; but for those who haven't, the concept is very simple.

1. You sign up to the exchange and once sign ups close, you are emailed the details of the person you are stitching for.

2. You should stitch a small Just Nan design and then finish it in some form e.g. ornament, pin keep, needlecase, biscornu etc. The exchange should be stitched on linen or evenweave.

3. Once done, send it to your exchange by the given date. This way, each member of the exchange receives a finished and immediately useable Just Nan item, as well as any goodies you may choose to send along. As people start receiving their exchanges, they should share photos here so we can all enjoy. :)

There are more rules around this, which I'll email to you, but the basic and most important rule is that if you do choose to sign up, YOU MUST DELIVER. Do not drop out, or not send your exchange because it's not very nice and horrible for the person whose supposed to receive from you.
So please, if you do sign up, ensure you are able to take part and have the time and resources to do so.

Sign ups close on January 10th, and final mail off date is set to March 1st, you can send upto 2 weeks prior if you choose to.

If you would like to sign up, please fill out the contact form here:

http://www.geekchixxx.com/contact-me/

Please include the following information:
Your full name.
Your email address.
Your postal address (include country please!)
Your blog address.
One other form of contact e.g. Twitter, MSN, Yuku Msg Board Name
Do you have pets and/or smoke cigarettes?
Do you prefer to NOT receive from a pet/cigarette smoking home?
Do you mind shipping internationally?
Your favourite colours and a small wishlist in case your exchange wants to send you extras.

I am really looking forward to this, so I hope many of us sign up. This is going to be a great way to get to know eachother too. :)

Note: For the sake of sanity and community, only members of this comm can take part in this exchange. Apologies if you aren't a member, but it's very easy to join and take part. :)

New in January

2009-12-29T15:19:00.000-08:00

Happy soon-to-be-New Year! The Just Nan web site has been updated to show two new releases:

A snow owl pin, to be available January 15
Winter Hearts humbug and snowflake pin. This is the first humbug/pin pair of the new series, to be available some time in January.

So pretty!

(My Glow tin kit is GLOWering at me from the to-do basket, as if to remind me that there's a perfectly good humbug inside, thankyouverymuch, and I had better finish it before starting the new series.)

Nan's 2009 Christmas ornament

2009-12-27T15:54:00.000-08:00

Ok sorry the picture is turned but I've tried several attempts to turn it right and blogger keeps switching it so....just turn your head! LOL I started this yesterday and this is how far I've gotten. I'm almost done with it yeah! The fabric is really, really pretty.

Lori

Christmas Hearts

2009-12-27T01:28:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of Christmas Hearts, a freebie here, made into decorations. As you can see I stitched this three times as gifts for members my family.

Just before Christmas I also completed Noella's Christmas Berry.

This is what the stitching looks like before finishing.

Christmas Eve

2009-12-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

My sister gave me this "Christmas Eve" yesterday and I just could not resist starting it. I am really enjoying this and hope to have it finished by New Year. Wish me luck.

Just Nan's Stitching Santa

2009-12-22T10:10:00.000-08:00

I have just found out that Just Nan designed a Stitching Santa for Silver Needle. Theyhave sold out. Please has anybody got the chart which they are willing to sell? Many thanks

New to this blog.

2009-12-20T02:26:00.000-08:00

I really like Just Nan designs. I could not resist the four seasons on the the square. I took them with me on holiday and finished them quite quickly. I did not want them framed seperately so had them done in one line which I think looks quite effective.

Introducing your new Admin

2009-12-18T15:24:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Will keep this short and sweet. Tracy accepted my offer to be the admin for this team blog, and I'd like to let everyone know.
I am super excited about this and hope we can help eachother get this blog to grow, and continue in our love for the awesome designer that is Nan Caldera.

If you have any questions, recommendations, suggestions etc. please get in touch with me! Details on how to do so are on my blog profile, which you can access from the Contributor's list to the left of the blog's homepage.

Cheers
Zeb

Administrator?

2009-12-18T08:44:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
I'm not sure who, if anyone, took over being administrator of this blog. I have had someone email me about becoming a member but I don't have adminsitrator access. Did someone take over when Tracy left us?
Or is it still unresolved?
I am still willing to administrate the blog if we are looking for someone.
Please either comment on this or you can email me direct at m ladner [at] gmail [dot] com. (remove all spaces and replace at and dot with their symbols).
Appreciate any responses!
Thanks. :)

2009-12-17T15:58:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago I started Merry Fifteen which is a Silver Needle exclusive. I haven't worked on it in a couple of weeks but hope to pick it back up again soon because it is such a joy to work on. It was a bit pricey but overall worth it I think. SO much sparkle!

Lori

2009-12-17T15:56:00.000-08:00

This is Nan's Snow Deer which is a limited edition Whimzi she just came out with. If you don't have it, check the shops quickly because this one is going fast, fast, fast. It really is quite pretty, the fabric is an overdye and the silk is named "Deer Silk"...cute.

Lori

2009-12-17T15:53:00.000-08:00

I finally finished Noella's Strawberry last week, thanks to Heather (she helped me get the silks)! This was a real quick stitch and it is so pretty done up.

Lori

Holiday In Ice

2009-12-13T22:06:00.001-08:00

Stitched this for a Christmas Exchange I am taking part in. The design is a 1997 complimentary by Just Nan called 'Holiday In Ice.'

After some initial froggy moments (where I stitched some stitches in one angle, and others in another) the stitching went fast. Took some creative liberties with this design. It called for round eyelets, but I decided to go for smyrna crosses, which I then highlighted with Kreinik 002 #4 Braid for that extra bit of sparkle. It also called for two different bead colours, but I opted to just use the gold one on the design.

The finishing was painless (other than finding a template for a square that small) and after a bit of trial and error, I decided to do free form bead clusters on each corner, and I must say, it turned out quite nicely. Tried to take a photo that would show the rainbow pearlescent shimmer of the larger beads in those corners, which I picked to complement the Kreinik within the stitching. Really really pleased with how this turned out. Posted it off this morning, so I hope the recipient likes it!

Scream Girls Fob

2009-11-30T13:03:00.001-08:00

Scream Girl Fob
28 ct Natural Opalescent Cashel Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

Be Witchy Fob

2009-11-30T13:00:00.001-08:00

Be Witchy Fob
28 ct Cobblestone Cashel Linen, DMC Floss, Beads that came with chart
Stitched by Carol S.

Italian Ice Biscornu

2009-11-30T12:57:00.001-08:00

Italian Ice Biscornu
32 ct Natural Belfast Linen, DMC Floss, Mill Hill Beads
Stitched by Carol S.

Horrified! Fob

2009-11-30T12:51:00.001-08:00

Horrified! Fob
32 ct Dirty Belfast Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

Butterfly Bouquet Biscornu

2009-11-30T12:47:00.001-08:00

Butterfly Bouquet Biscornu
28 ct Riviera Country French Linen, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

Fraidy Frog Fob

2009-11-30T12:44:00.001-08:00

Fraidy Frog Fob
Just Cross Stitch Magazine September 2009
Silkweaver 28 ct Solo Lugana, DMC Floss
Stitched by Carol S.

WhimZi Feather Tree

2009-11-30T10:32:00.001-08:00

This is one I did yesterday. The chart can be found on the Just Nan website. I did it in the suggested threads, adding some opal blending filament to the snowflakes. I do not have the robin charm so I added bead from an old pair of earrings.

Another Girls' Night Out

2009-11-22T06:45:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest spooky finish. 'Another Girls' Night Out'. Stitched as charted, with the exception of the letters, which I did in black and not purple, my error! The fabric is 28ct Cashel Linen, Light Mocha. This piece is a gift but I will be doing it again in the future as a gift to me!

Hootzi Humbug

2009-11-12T17:50:00.000-08:00

What a fun and quick piece he was! You can see more 'before assembling' pictures on my blog but I truly enjoyed stitching him.

Lori

Looking for an administrator for this blog

2009-11-03T10:42:00.001-08:00

I'm looking for someone who would like to take over as administrator for this blog. If you are interested, please leave a comment or e-mail me.

Moon Riders

2009-10-31T10:34:00.001-07:00

Moon Riders by Just Nan
Stitched and framed by Chris

Scream Girls

2009-10-31T10:33:00.001-07:00

Scream Girls by Just Nan
Stitched and framed by Chris

A small finish

2009-10-30T10:28:00.001-07:00

Fraidy Frog by Just Nan
Pattern in Just Cross Stitch Magazine
Stitched on 28 ct beige linen
DMC threads

I stitched this little design, and finished it as a tin topper for a Halloween exchange. It's so cute, I need to make one for myself.

Chris

Scream Girls - BOO!

2009-10-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Hehehe yes I know a little early, but decided to share anyway since Halloween is tomorrow for me. ;)
Scream Girls by Just Nan. I wanted to stitch something bright, cheerful and spooky to celebrate this Halloween, and Scream Girls was perfect!

Christmas Collaboration Part 1

2009-10-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, need a bit of help.
I came across another collaboration piece that Just Nan did with The Shepherd's Bush and Charland Designs, called the Christmas Collaboration.

You can see the stitched version of it here:

http://www.netsnapshot.com/users/5441/images/PnXkucCoBQIAACrJQ6U_5441_95.jpg

I've been lucky enough to get my hands on the Just Nan part of this collaboration, but would dearly love to be able to do the other two parts as well. Does anyone have these and would be willing to sell them to me?

Noella's Christmas berry

2009-10-29T11:10:00.000-07:00

Noella's Christmas berry
Angel Blush Belfast linen (32ct)
Stitched with AVAS Soie d'Alger
related post on my blog

Here's Miss Noella and her Christmas berry!

Boo Biscornu

2009-10-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

I had a play with the Boo Needle book from Over the Top and in the Tin and came up with this.

Royal Blossoms

2009-10-25T06:44:00.001-07:00

Royal Blossoms 2007
Complimentary Design
Josieh

Spooky tin

2009-10-21T09:39:00.000-07:00

Spooky tin
Peoria Purple WDW linen (30ct)
Stitched with DMC
related post on my blog

Another fun little tin, and the finish was pretty easy. I guess I assumed something so cute would be hard to make. :) The hard part is keeping my four year-old son from playing with it!

I have another small JN finish which will be ready to show off soon.

Stitching Bits & Bobs Sale

2009-10-17T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies, normally I wouldn't post about sales on sites n such, but I thought I had better share this one as some of the stuff for sale isn't easy to find for us Just Nan fans!

https://www.stitchingbitsandbobs.com/cgi-bin/Store/pageread.cgi?JustNanClearance

Items of interest include the ever so pretty but hard to find frame for True Blue Heart, as well as the Garden Maze frame.

Also if you've been thinking about getting the Gilded Dragonfly Scissor Purse & Fob Kit, it's going for a fairly cheap price, and Porcelain Nosegay comes with the original button, and not the newer release visions one that reprints now come packaged with.

I really want the True Blue Heart and Garden Maze frames! XD

Finishes and a start

2009-09-27T17:25:00.000-07:00

It's been a while but here are some finishes and a new start!

Just Nan Over the Top Tin 2008. I finally got my needlecase back from the finisher because I had messed it up so badly. She saved my skin! It turned out perfect!
Fraidy Frog from the JCS Halloween issue from this year done on the required fabric with DMC flosses finished into a Whimiz with a Magic Mat.

Batty Jack from the JCS Halloween premier issue 2008 finished into a limited edition Whimizi.

And finally, I started Counting Bats today on 28 count cashel Frenzy with the required silks. I'm really liking this one so far..I just LOVE the colors!

I've also started Scream House but I haven't worked on it in a while. You can see pictures of that on my blog. :) Lori

Jump For Joy

2009-09-16T16:33:00.001-07:00

Recently finished stitching Jump For Joy by Just Nan. It is a complimentary design you got when you purchased the White Hare charm.

Wanted to get my stitching mojo back, and this was fun and small... plus since it is Spring here in New Zealand, it was the perfect design to stitch.
ONCE I get a job, I want to get it framed and display it on a wee easel. The idea will be eventually to stitch up a variety of JN smalls to swap out for display depending on my mood, the seasons and holidays.

btw if you are hunting for this design, make sure you get in touch with the store owners and confirm that they ARE also including the pattern with the charm, some stores don't. :(

New finish

2009-09-07T23:46:00.000-07:00

Well I am a member for such a long time meanwhile but never send a post...so here it is...my first JN finished for this year...lol...I stitched it in the beginning of the year already and wanted to finish it as a pinkeep, but that´s soooo much time I need for that, I am not so good in finishing...and then I found a frame and it was framed in some minutes;-)) I like it...can someone help which design it is??

JN pinkeep

2009-09-05T10:25:00.000-07:00

I made this pinkeep for an exchange, as you can see it's from the Sirens of the Sea pattern. It's stitched on hand dyed fabric by Polstitches. I really enjoyed stitching this piece, and looking forward to stitching the whole thing for myself. I added some small fish beads on the ends of the ribbon at the side, and was please with how it turned out.

Chris

Could this be our bird?

2009-08-25T15:24:00.001-07:00

I can't help but wonder!!!! Lori

Nan's Scream House

2009-08-23T16:54:00.001-07:00

Construction is up and away on this one! I so love Halloween and I finally sat down to stitch this one up. I'm backstitching as I go but will attach the beads last before assembly. Beginning construction pictures are on my blog :) I'm excited too because next week my Counting Bats and my Tin should be coming! Yeah!

Oh and I found out late last week that Nan's new little charm box is a bird! So we have Scarlet, Bella, and a bird named Noelle! That should be out next month after the market. Yeah! Enjoy!

Lori

Counting Bats - Coming Soon!

2009-08-14T11:14:00.000-07:00

I am very excited about this new release later in the month from Just Nan.
It's called Counting Bats. And I already called my LNS for the chart and thread pack to preorder.
I am not a fan of ABC samplers so love that this is numbered.
Here is a picture of it:

New Nan Tin-Spooky

2009-07-31T20:06:00.000-07:00

This is Nan's new tin coming out in late August...if you're not on the automatic, I suggest you snatch this one up quick! By far being a major fan of Halloween, I think this one is the best yet. The top of the tin is a witches hat! I LOVE it. Lori

Poor Jack

2009-07-27T02:27:00.000-07:00

This is a freebie called Poor Jack. It came from The Silver Needle with an order for Scream House and its bits and bobs. I stitched it on Light Mocha rather than the Country Mocha suggested, basically because that was all I had.

It measures 2"x 2" and the WhimZi frame to go with it has just been ordered!

Just Nan RR

2009-07-14T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hi all, I know a few weeks ago I mentioned the possibility of taking part in a Just Nan RR, hope you don't mind if I just send out a reminder.
Information and sign ups can be found here: http://twbbroundrobins.yuku.com/forums/93

Would love for this to kick off, as I personally have never taken part in a rr, and for it to be a Just Nan one would make it that much more special.
Thanks :)

Framed Finishes

2009-07-14T12:08:00.001-07:00

I brought these framed finishes home today. Queen of the Needle and Sirens of the Sea. No mats and no glass but I just love them this way.

March Hare and Frost on the Pumpkin

2009-07-14T04:49:00.000-07:00

This is Nan's March Hare Whimzi that she had out in 2006. He was so much fun to stitch. I have a really big weakness for these whimzi's. I can't WAIT to show you my Nan whimzi Halloween Tree. I may have to get it out and decorate it just to post a pic for you!

Her original Frost on the Pumpkin was in a Whimzi form that she had as a limited edition at the last CATS in Hershey. I was fortunate enough to have a fellow stitchy friend pick me up one since my travels are limited.

Lori :)

Other Exchange Received

2009-07-09T14:31:00.003-07:00

Well, the other exchange I stitched has been received so I can show it here. I made this as a RAK for a cyber friend who has been under the weather. I used Just Nan Heart Butterfly, and used blues. I finished it as an ornament. The back is shown next to it. I love this pattern and will probably stitch it again.

Intro

2009-07-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

This is a bit belated as I joined a little while ago - I am Marie in South Australia - a total Just Nan addict!!

I have done quite a few pieces now but thought I would share with you a couple of my most recent - her 15 sided biscornu and my finish for Winter Violets. You can see more on my blog and my older finishes are in my webshots album .

Sorry guys, didn't think to put the links when I first wrote this lol. Have fixed it now

Daffodil Run

2009-07-05T12:34:00.001-07:00

Sorry the picture is a little worse than I initially thought but this is my Just Nan Daffodil Run done on the required fabric. I finished this a while ago, in about two days time. Enjoy!

Lori

Sent as exchange.

2009-07-03T11:03:00.000-07:00

Just Nan-Potpourri-Freebie stitched on 28ct white Jobalan
I finished this as an ornament and sent it out for a Just Nan Exchange. It was a really fun and fast stitch. Changed some of the colors, trying to use what I have in my stash. Nothing to drastic though. Also used a bee charm I had on hand.

Just Nan Sirens of the Sea Finish

2009-07-02T12:54:00.000-07:00

Just Nan

Sirens of the Sea

This was a delightful stitch; very colorful and full of summertime fun. Makes you want to head to the beach. I did not stray too far from the chart. I only altered a couple of things. I changed some over 1 stitching to over 2 and used a couple of overdyed threads. The fabric is 28 count cotten candy opalescent jobelyn (or lugana, I forget) from Enchanted fabrics. I stitched this over 2 (mostly). I started it on June 18, 2009 and finished it today July 2, 2009.

Two exchanges!

2009-06-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

I have just finished two exchanges pieces. I can't show them until they are received. I love Just Nan as they are small and fast stitches. I love changing the colors so that they match the personality of the person I am sending to or myself.

New here

2009-06-27T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone

Thanks to Tracy for letting me join. I've been a JN fan for many years, and have acquired many JN charts over the years. Last year I started to have a JN day each week, and only stitched on JN on Sundays. Lately this has stopped, but I need to resurrect it, would anyone care to join me on JN Sundays? I can't stitch tomorrow though.

Another new member!

2009-06-23T08:06:00.001-07:00

Thanks for letting me join! I have many Just Nan patterns just begging me to stitch them, so I hope this blog will help! This is one I did not too long ago for a biscornu blog I am also on....it is Just Nan's Beaded Roses.

I'm in a Tropical Mood

2009-06-22T23:52:00.001-07:00

Just Nan

Sirens of the Sea

This progress photo is for my friends out there who are about to stitch this and wanted to see how it is stitching up. I am using dmc floss and the colors are gorgeous on this piece!

As usual, I have not stuck to the chart. I have strayed a little but not a lot. The greens at the top are dmc variations #4050 which I think really sets off the mood for this piece and brings the tropic into it. The pinks in the corners are very tropical too which are as charted for dmc.

As I have mentioned previously, I didn't like all of the over 1 stitching of the letters so I did some of those with an alphabet from Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs.

This is probably about half way or close to half way to completion.

New member

2009-06-22T12:53:00.001-07:00

I just finished a Just Nan piece, but it is an exchange, so when my partner receives it, I will post the pics. I have many Just Nan in my stash and have many more on my wish list. I know that my eyes are bigger than the ability to stitch it all. Such is the life of a cross stitch addict. Keep stitching, Keep smiling and always remember to ENJOY!

Collaboration Sampler

2009-06-21T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! :)

Came across a new Just Nan design (ok, new for me!) and after a bit of Googling discovered it was part of a collaboration Nan did with Charland Designs & The Shepherd's Bush.

The Google-force was with me today, as I also found newsletters from a stitching guild that HAD the designs in them. Looks like they were complimentary designs; and since the newsletters weren't hidden in any way on their website, I thought I'd give you the link so you can download the news letters yourself for each chart and we wouldn't be breaking any rules.

http://www.queencitysamplerguild.org/newsletter/freepatterns.htm

Look for the following in the table:

Collaboration Sampler, Part I	Shephard's Bush	Jan-Feb 1999
Collaboration Sampler, Part II	Charland Designs	Mar-Apr 1999
Collaboration Sampler, Part III	Just Nan	May-Jun 1999

p.s. sorry if you knew about this already; just sharing JUST incase ya don't; Just Nan fans FOREVER!!!

*coughs* sorry, have had WAY too much sugar today.... ^___^

p.s. if you want to see what this looks like stitched up; found some photos online:
Nan Caldera's part is the peacocks, just in case it wasn't obvious.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1070373510034799653vpppWG

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2883420920027423722lfjGAi

Just Nan RR

2009-06-20T14:17:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, am just posting this here in case anyone was interested in taking part:

http://twbbroundrobins.yuku.com/topic/1160/master/1/?page=1

I remember seeing photos of a gorgeous Just Nan RR that took place last year, and lament that I wasn't around back then to take part! It looked like so much FUN!

I am most definitely keen, and am really hoping this takes off and more people sign up! :D

Boo Needle Book

2009-06-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here is the completed Boo needle book from the 'Over the top and in the tin' range. I have stitched it on 32ct Crystal Peach linen rather than the 30ct Weeks Dye Works Carrot linen suggested on the chart (30ct being difficult to get hold of in the UK). As a result the stitched area is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4". I have the tin lid under way.

Here it is before final finishing.

A Colorful New Start

2009-06-19T18:09:00.001-07:00

I got a little start today on Sirens of the Sea by Just Nan. It is a really sweet design although there is a lot of over 1 stitching. I have altered some of the over 1 stitching because I don't care for it very much. My fishies are over 2 (I charted these myself) but the ones on the chart are over 1. I am also changing some of the lettering to be over 2; they are all over 1 on the chart. I used violet petite beads for the fishy eyes.

Queen of the Needle is Complete

2009-06-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

I finished my version of Queen of the Needle today. This took me two weeks to stitch but I was already getting tired of it towards the end but that is probably because I have a couple of other projects on my mind now. Some parts had a lot of color changes and I don't care for that too much especially when some of the colors were so similar. I will be framing it eventually but I am not sure when.

I have got Sirens of the Sea all ready to start stitching. I pulled the dmc flosses for it today and some variation flosses too. It is not very big but...big surprise, there is quite a bit of over 1 stitching. All of the words are over 1 and I think I am going to find another alphabet to put there that is not over 1; I don't care for over 1 stitching too much, a little is o.k.

The changes I made to QotN are as follows:

Band 1: changed the white corner motifs to light pink (dmc 3689), deleted the small flower pots and added two mill hill bunny buttons. Changed the color of the flowers in the pot from the 3 shades of pink to 1 dmc variations pink (4180).

Band 2: changed from pink to dmc 422 (gold tone) and b/s with petite treasure braid 026 (gold)

Band 3: no changes

Band 4: Pink beads changed to lavender, B/S tops of pansies with black dmc, alternate flower button

Band 5: no changes

Band 6: no changes

Band 7: changed fan vault stitch to a border from Better Homes and Gardens 2001 Cross Stitch Designs, stitched it in dmc variations 4180.

Band 8: Deleted verse, moved 1 bird to band 10, changed pinks in crown to white & ptb 026, changed pink beads to lavender.

Band 9: changed cashmere stitch to a satin diamond stitch.

Band 10: deleted verse, added bird from band 8, added my own flowers with dmc variations (lavender color), added a line of grass, added charms.

Band 11: deleted

Band 12: deleted

Band 13: changed all colors to dmc variations in green for vines, pink and lavender for the flowers, left out round eyelets from center of flowers, added charms.

Between band 13 and band 14: added an opposite for band 2 in dmc 422 and ptb 026.

Band 14: changed white corners to pink (dmc 3689), changed pink beads above tulips to pearl beads, changed the 3 white flowers--deleted 2 and mimiced somewhat flower in band 1 for center flower using a dmc variation floss, left out vines, added over 1 ladybugs from band 11, used Crescent colors desert mesquite for the green leaves.

Barnabee

2009-06-16T11:03:00.001-07:00

I thought I would share with you my Just Nan finishes. Firstly Barnabee's Bride.

Secondly 'When Barnabee met Bella'

In the stash I have all three parts of 'Barnabee's Quest' and the pull wear to make it into a bell pull. I also have some other Just Nan stuff which I will share with you as I do it.

Voyuerism & a Heads Up

2009-06-15T19:47:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share this gorgeous gallery I found today. It's not mine (I only wish it were) but I had to share it cause there are so many gorgeous Just Nan pieces finished in some awesome ways :)

http://anned.over-blog.com/album-108028.html

Secondly, I've placed my order for Angel Melody through Drema at Needlecraft Corner. She mentioned she only had 3 kits left, once those are gone, thats it, no more. IF you haven't already got it and like the design, get in quick :)

http://www.needlecraft-corner.com/angelmelody.html

I am almost done with the exchange piece I am working on, then I can start stitching up a Just Nan storm! :D

Just Nan Design List

2009-06-13T17:08:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone :)
Thanks for your feedback and thoughts on a page dedicated to listing information on Just Nan's harder to find designs.
I have begun work on the page and you can view it here:

http://www.geekchixxx.com/cross-stitch/just-nan-design-list/

No actual information yet, because I was hoping for help from you guys :)
There is a lot on that list I own myself, but many MANY more that I don't own.

What I would love is if you could please take the time to go over the list, recognise any charts/kits etc you own and hopefully send me as much information you can about it. This includes photos of the chart itself (although not detailed enough to show a workable pattern, but enough so that people can see what they should be getting) or atleast a photo of the completed piece; and information about where it was released, how it was released, and anything special about the design e.g. was it released at a show, was it a complimentary pattern given with purchase of a charm, was it a shop only exclusive etc.

I am also big on giving credit where it's due, so please also tell me how you wish to be credit (your nickname or real name) and the link to your blog or site you want me to link back to.

Contact me on: asrafrate @ gmail . com
(remove the spaces)

ANY help would be appreciated; and hopefully with our powers combined (sorry couldn't resist that line LOL!) we'll make a resource for Just Nan fans everywhere. Thankyou! :)

Queen of the Needle

2009-06-12T22:21:00.000-07:00

I started this last Friday and this is what I have accomplished in a week. It's a pretty fair amount I guess. I really enjoy all of the creativity I get to use on this piece. I have changed a lot of things already. The fabric is a really super light pink. When I chose the fabric, I spent a lot of thought looking at my fabrics and picking what I thought would work and this is what I ended up choosing; it is 28 count honeysuckle pink jobelyn. The top corner motifs I did in dmc 3689 which wasn't my first choice. I really wanted to do it in white like the chart but white just wasn't showing up very good on this fabric. I have stitched this design before and the one I had done before was on checkered pink graziano linen and the white corners just do not show up very good at all. But the pink floss looks good too. The roses that are under the gold tone band near the top is a 40 step stitch; it looks a little intimidating going into it but it is really quite simple. The diagrams that Just Nan gives are absolutely awesome!

In case anyone is interested in the changes I have made, they are as follows:

(band 9) The center cashmere stitch I changed to a diamond silk stitch (not sure if this is the right name of it).

(bands 8 & 10)I took out the verses and put the bird from one band into the band with the bunnies, I also added a line of grass all the way across the band (I used a variation dark green floss) and am going to add a flower next to each bunny.

I changed the colors of the inside of the crown from pinks to treasure braid petite gold (026) and white.

I changed the fan vault stitch (band 7) to a border out of Better Homes and Gardens 2001 cross stitch designs, chapter on borders. I used dmc variations 4180.

I backstitched the top of the pansies (band 4) with one strand of black. I will be backstitching the daisies with one strand of ptb 026(band 3).

I changed the color of the satin stitch (near top, band 2, triangular pattern) from pink to a goldish color (dmc 422) and backstitched the whole thing top and bottom with petite treasure braid gold (026)

In the top band I left out the two side flower pots and added two mill hill bunny buttons. I changed the color of the middle green stems to lighter green, I changed the color of the 3 pinks in the flowers to dmc variations 4180.

I changed the corner border motifs from white to dmc 3689.

I changed the pink beads in bands 4 & 8 to lilac beads.

I am using an alternate Just Nan button in the center of bands 3 & 4. (one that I already had in my stash).

More changes to come...

Introduction and Anniversary biscornu

2009-06-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody! My name is Heather and I live in Seattle. Zeb told me about this blog, and I'm excited to be here to chat about Just Nan. My newest JN finish is the Anniversary biscornu:

Anniversary biscornu by Just Nan
Opal Rainbow Dreams Cashel linen (28ct)
Stitched with DMC

My blog has more photos of this biscornu and other JN finishes.

Now I'm waiting (not very patiently) for the pinkeep and new pins to arrive in the mail. I look forward to getting to know all of you and admiring all the lovely Just Nan designs. :)

Heather

PS: Almost forgot -- Shakespeare's Peddler is having a sale right now, and several Just Nan charts are 50% off. Some of the charts include embellishments, too. Worth checking out!

Queen of the Needle start

2009-06-07T16:52:00.000-07:00

I have started working on Queen of the Needle this week. This one is a very enjoyable one for me since I love nature motifs and especially bunnies. As usual I have made some personal changes from the way it is charted. I usually leave out anything that is written on most samplers. It is stitched on 28 count honeysuckle pink jobelyn over 2 using 2 strands of dmc floss.

Scream Girls and Trick ORTreat Box

2009-06-06T17:08:00.001-07:00

I finished these last year but I have to admit, the Trick ORTreat Box by far is one of my favorites that Nan has put out to date (that and Scream House which I can't wait to start soon). I'm anxious for Halloween to come so I can show you all my Nan Tree. This ornament is a part of it!

The Trick ORTreat Box was a Silver Needle exclusive a few years back. My advise to you is to get her exclusives when you can when the Silver Needle puts them out. For some reason, the Silver Needles exclusives are just AWESOME and worth getting even if you don't do them for a while. Also, this was my very FIRST finish on my own, so please excuse the sloppy spots. I was scared to death to finish it and it took me two very long days to do it! lol Enjoy!