Congratulations to Louise M. on her completion of this gorgeous vintage crewel piece (kit #2284) from 'Sunset Stitchery called Nature's Textures'.  This kit was designed by Andree Palmateer in 1980. The "fuzzy" flowers were a challenge and Louise greatly appreciated all the help and encouragement she received from Guild members Mike P. and Ginette P.. Well done Louise!

Congratulations Beverley M. on a finish of "Cat Stack". What a fine group of cats, along with two brave birds! This is a Bothy threads counted cross stitch done on 14 count white Zweigart Aida.  The artist is Kate Mawdsley.  The finished size is 18 cm by 34 cm.

Congratulations Beverley M. on this delightful finished project "Top Dog"!  It is a Bothy Threads counted cross stitch done on 14 count white Zweigart Aida. The artist of this piece is Margaret Sherry.  The finished size is 14 cm by 27 cm.

Congratulations Beverley M. on your charming finished project “Wild at Heart: Live Wild”.  It is a Bothy Threads counted cross stitch design based on original artwork by Hilary Yafai,  Beverley has stitched it on 14 count Zweigart Aida and the finished size is 32 cm by 30 cm.

The 2024-2025 President's Challenge was to create a panel for the OVGS 50th Anniversary Tapestry.  Suzanne's beautiful winning panel was an adaptation of a blackwork pattern "Crystal Ornament Series #2" created by an Ottawa designer, Chelsea Buns Cross Stitch.  Suzanne used DMC #814 red threads.    Congratulations Suzanne!

Congratulations to Lori on completing this pretty piece called My Way.  My Way is a Carolyn Mitchell design and was taught by her in a series of workshops offered to the Guild in the fall of 2024.   Workshop participants were encouraged to make the piece their own by choosing their own colours. Many alternate design choices were also provided.