The Cross Stitch Giant

Cross stitching is my way of life. I have to start and end a project.

About Me

Carin: I'm a mother of two daughters (Dorine 10 years and Emma 12 years) and living happily together with Robert for 16 years now. I'm the owner of a accountancybusiness since 2001.

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My Birthday:
September 4th
Our Anniversary:
November 7th, 1995
My Blog Anniversary:
December 21th 2008

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My Blog List

Fallen in love with LHN and CCN patterns

Quilt Time Sampler
7 years ago
The Shores of Hawk Run Hollow

After more than 2 years ..... Almost 3!
12 years ago
Stitch Pink

Weight Loss Tips - Use These Weight Loss Tips to Jump Start Your Metabolism
12 years ago
A Needlework Garden SAL

Blog Archive

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► 2011 (4)
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- ► January (1)

► 2010 (17)
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- ► February (2)
- ► January (4)

► 2009 (57)
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► 2008 (6)
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MagicXstitch

Mary Allcorn 1764 Sampler - Por alguna desconocida razón, había olvidado mostraros un proyecto que realicé a principios de este año! Se trata del Mary Allcorn 1764 Sampler, es la repr...
4 weeks ago
Happiness is cross stitching

Strawberries in July cross stitch finish. - Hello everyone, I hope you are all well? I have been doing lots of stitching this week, one of my favourite finishes is this July Calendar Cat pattern f...
1 month ago
Stitches by Carin

Cross stitching sheep - Naast de quiltsampler ben ik ook verder gegaan met de Little Sheep virtues van Little House Needleworks. Er waren pas 5 patroontjes geborduurd (ergens ge...
6 months ago
Mylene's random tidbits living on Texel

January & February ornaments - The january ornament was a freebie years back at The Floss Box..it is not available anymore as a freebie but i think it can be ordered at here site. Lucky ...
6 months ago
Hanging On By A Thread

Hello Out There !!! - I've been away re-focusing & enjoying some time with family & friends. But also crafting ... decorating for the holidays ... bird watching ... And enj...
7 months ago
Karen's Handiwork

WIPS into 2025 - My goal this year is to finish the first 3...my oldest. List of WIPS ( Works in Progress) going into year 2025: 1. Shepherd's Bush "Herb Gathere...
8 months ago
The Twisted Stitcher

May and onward to June 2024…. - ~ warm welcome to all of you ~ As usual for me… I’ve been busy! One thing I have incorporated into my life is: Rest. My husband and I had our deck redone f...
1 year ago
The Craft Room

- Dear friends and fellow bloggers, *After hearing the news yesterday on my IG feed, this seems to have turned in to a tribute to Barb Adams of Blackbird...
4 years ago
GloryBeeStitch

- I am rededicating this Blog to my personal stitching. I am no longer publishing Glory Bee Designs. I may go back to it in the future but not right now. ...
4 years ago
Just Something I Made

New Branding and A New Moda Fabrics Family Member - Because I spend so much time on Instagram, a little less on my Facebook page, and then write the occasional email newsletter, I tend to lag a bit in blogg...
5 years ago
Stitchin' & Life in a Small Town

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone ! - Wishing you all a day filled with Blessings, Love & Family. *Hugs, Sandy & the Hubs*
5 years ago
A Gathering Place

WISE WORDS FROM MAYA - Gosh...I've had a really busy week! While I'm collecting my thoughts I decided to share with you this wonderful book-page quote from one of my very favor...
5 years ago
PLUM STREET SAMPLERS

We Have a Winner! - Chrissy E, you were the first to guess it! Congratulations! I am so happy there are still people who are willing to stop by my blog to check on me. :) Than...
6 years ago
Anita's Little Stitches

Bohin Thimbles In Stock - Bohin Thimbles
6 years ago
Nela Designs

Corazones y amor, Heart and love - To read this article in your language, go to the side column below my photo (translator) and place the language of your choice, and do not hesitate to a...
6 years ago
A SIMPLE THREAD

Craftsy Link - Since I have been posting my updates on Facebook, I thought I would include a link for my Craftsy patterns. The Quirky Hare and Co.
7 years ago
Soed idee!

Vakantie April 2018 - Lees de hele Nieuwsbrief van April hier: *https://ymlp.com/zYomco* Volgende week ga ik een workshop geven bij een groep dames in België en daarna ga ik ...
7 years ago
Stacy Nash Primitives

A New Addition to the Animal Crackers Series - Introducing *~Paisley~ *on this snowy and bitter cold day The newest addition to the *Animal Crackers Series* She makes the perfect little companion to...
7 years ago
Fallen in love with LHN and CCN patterns

Quilt Time Sampler - Little House Needleworks Quilt Time Sampler Finished in January 2018 Stitched using dmc threads as stated in the pattern.
7 years ago
Blackbird Designs - One stitch at a time

Gingerbread birds and butter brickle - I made these gingerbread birds this past week from an antique cookie board I purchased last year. I can't even begin to tell you how much it cost.....bu...
7 years ago
KATE'S GARDEN

From 2011 to Now - Dcember 2016 - It's been a long, long time since I have posted anything. That says both that I have had a lot going on since my husband died, and that life in general is...
8 years ago
* Between Crosses with Nina *

My life has changed - Az életem megváltozott. Nem is tudom, hogyan fogalmazhatnék másképp. Itt nem dokumentáltam, de idén végre hatalmas boldogság ért minket, megfogant és azóta...
8 years ago
Hooked on Stitches

The winners are..... - *Ornament # 1* Carolyn@Crossing One Stitch At A Time *Ornament # 2* Tiffstitch@Tiffstitches a Blog *Ornament # 3* Heather@Stitching Lotus *Ornament # 4* C...
8 years ago
Chocolates for Breakfast; Stitching for Lunch

Celebrity Spotting Goodfellows - Dear friends, I was going to do a post to show you a few estate sale finds but have decided instead to showcase the beautiful work of my friend,...
9 years ago
mainely stitching

may - Last Mother’s Day, I may have threatened to take off for the weekend if it went by uncelebrated again. Niek and the kids made today a very enjoyable, snugg...
9 years ago
Lydias Treasures

Tilda Bi Monthly Club - The March Bi Monthly Club has arrived I have three spare kits if anyone is interested $48 NZD plus postage. I will send all over the world. I can get a ...
9 years ago
Words and Blooms

Thank you Andrea and Merry Christmas to all! - Hello? I know I've been gone for a long while and I will catch up in a minute, but first I want to thank the very kind and talented Andrea of The Craft Roo...
9 years ago
acereta

Proud as a Peacock shawl - I've finished aproximately a week ago the shawl Proud as a Peacock (my project page on ravelry). It was a very old wip, started more then two years ago. ...
9 years ago
Auntie's Quaint Quilts

Farm Girl Vintage Sewalong - Hi. Today I'm a guest blogger for the Fat Quarter Shop's Farm Girl Vintage sew along. *Farm Girl Vintage* is a fabulous book by the super talented Lo...
10 years ago
Just Between Me and You

The Purr Therapy Giveaway! - Hello my dear friends! Seems like ages since we have visited and way to long since my last giveaway. If you read my last post or can even remember that ...
10 years ago
Perfect Little Purses

New Year, New Look, New Resolutions - I am sure no one remembers, but it has been a whopping 15 months since my last blog post!!!!! I know, that's really slacking isn't it? Life has been odd...
10 years ago
Spinning Beauty

Ukrainian Christmas 2015 - Yesterday was Ukrainian Christmas so I made a traditional Ukrainian dinner. I made pierogies with two kinds of filling... one potato and dill and one potat...
10 years ago
One Stitch at a Time

Last but not least for the year - The last few months have flown by like 5 minutes and I know exactly where they went. But instead of going into all of that, lets dive right into fun! I ha...
10 years ago
Thread Gatherer

Frozen in Michigan - Hello Everyone!! I hope that all of you are staying warm considering that most of the country (with the exception of my sister in California who I'm thinki...
11 years ago
Belfonte Notes

Hello and Retreat 2014 Info... - Retreat 2014 News! *Lots of details and plans in the works for Tree of Life Samplings to host a 2014 Retreat! If you are interested in attending in June ...
11 years ago
Tree of Life Samplings

Retreat 2014 News! - Lots of details and plans in the works for Tree of Life Samplings to host a 2014 Retreat! If you are interested in attending in June of 2014, and would li...
11 years ago
The Purple Thread

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11 years ago
The Shores of Hawk Run Hollow

After more than 2 years ..... Almost 3! - It's almost three years ago, when I've posted my progress on the Shores. So here it comes.... Block 1 - 8 are finished! And busy on Block 9! Till next ...
12 years ago
Once upon a Stitch

2013 Summer Bucket List - I have made a list of things I want to do this summer and will keep track of how I’m doing. The proof is not in the pudding but in the photos ;-). no. 14 h...
12 years ago
Threadheads, Unite!

Plugging Away! - Looks like a bomb...or SEVERAL bombs have gone off throughout the house! This is the state of my quilt den. Sad state of affairs. I am sick of the mess an...
12 years ago
Stitch Pink

Weight Loss Tips - Use These Weight Loss Tips to Jump Start Your Metabolism - Losing weight is not easy. It gets even more difficult as you grow older. Your metabolism slows way down as you grow older. I discovered this when I star...
12 years ago
Olenka's Stitches Blog

Sad News - ... Four months have already passed since my dearest Mother died. Her death left a huge hole in my heart which is badly bleeding and aching. There are n...
12 years ago
Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Works In Progress - Hey guy friends and gal pals! I figured I had better sneak in a post before we turn another page on the calendar. I am working on a few different things ...
12 years ago
Around Barb's Bend

Latest & Greatest News! - WOW! It's been awhile since I've posted. I'm still feeling pretty good and not having too much pain yet. Really like all my Hospice team (nurse, social ...
12 years ago
Kajsa's stitching and more

Give away winner! - Is Ranae! She was actually the only that entered the give away so this was really easy. I always thought that we have similar taste so this kind of proves ...
12 years ago
A Stitching Expat Life

Having a great time! - If you are already a follower of my friend Laura her blog 'Maude and Mozart' you know we have a great time together stitching at our LNS Inspired Needle in...
14 years ago
GRITS

Wicked! - This was a freebie from my LNS. The designer is Primitive Needle. I stitched it on a pale gray 36 ct. linen. I used all the recommended threads except ...
15 years ago
Smiling Stitcher

Two More Prairie Schooler Blocks Finished - Blocks E and F have been added to D! D*E*F by The Prairie Schooler 25ct Fairy Dust evenweave DMC cotton floss E is for Embroidery I had fun with this blo...
15 years ago
Afford Your Passions

Little House Needleworks - Hen Party - Good morning! “Hen Party” Designed by Little House Needleworks Stitched with the recommended DMC & Crescent Colourson 28ct. Beige Jobelan I’ve been stitc...
16 years ago
GOS

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Tapestry of Dreams

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Witch Stitches

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Mãe da Rita, é só o que sou agora

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The Felt Fairy

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