Angel Puppy in the Window

I'd like you to meet Angel Puppy. Can you see the pearl and red rhinestone collar around her neckI  made just for her?  I added a red angel.  (It can also be worn as a bracelet).

As much as our little Emma would like to keep her as a playmate, Angel Puppy should go to an adoptive home.  She is a mere 5 inches high and is VERY low maintenance.

If you are at all interested in giving Angel Puppy a loving home, please leave a comment to this post.  I'll contact the adoptive parent on June 19th.

In the mean time, keep yourself surrounded by stitches ~ Cheers ~

Round Robin, Pocket Puppy, HoE Christmas Ornament Exchange and Surprises

I'm participating in a Round Robin, hosted by the lovely June.  May's Round Robin found me stitching "something girlie" for Heather:

It's a chart I found in the Cross Stitch Favorite magazine (Spring of 2013).  In return, Heather stitched pretty pink hearts for me - isn't it darling?  The card is so cute - plus she also sent some additional goodies.  Thank you, Heather!!  I love it all.

As you could probably tell, I've been on a bit of a knitting binge - here is my Purple Pocket Puppy.  He's 5 inches high.  Once again, it's a pattern I found on Craftsy.com from Huggable Bears.

I joined the Hooked on Exchanging group and was lucky to get in on the Christmas ornament exchange.  This is the ornament I sent to my exchange partner.  It's a free chart from The Victorian Sampler.

Last, but not least, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law are here visiting from Hawaii.  She and I love to share stitching stash with each other.  This is what she gave me - along with Kona Coffee and chocolate covered macodamia nuts.  Love, LOVE it all and can hardly wait to stitch these up.  Thank you, Val!!

That's all for now - I'm stitching away on other exchange pieces and Christmas gifts for the new grand babies.  Pictures to come.

Keep yourself surrounded by stitches ~ Cheers ~

Care for a Cuppa?

I love miniatures and I love tea.   So, I set to work knitting Bitty Bear….and here he is!  A wee 2 inches, Bitty Bear is ready to serve me tea! Isn't he ADORABLE?!  I haven't decided if he needs to be adopted or if he should stay here amidst my tea cups and tea pots collection.  Hmmmmm…….maybe he needs a companion?

Smalls SAL for May - I've Been Beary Busy

I could hardly wait to post these cuties.  I had so much fun stitching this monogram from Kelmscott Designs  It measures approximately 2.5x 3 inches:

I'd like to introduce Ted E. Bear.  He's knitted using size 1 needles and very fine yarn I received in a Ravelry exchange over two years ago.  He stands sits a proud 2.5 inches tall. The pattern is from Huggable Bears Craftsy Shop.

I made his little bow by using a fork.  I can't find the blog that showed me how to do this, but if you search on the web, there are quite a few methods available.  In case you can't see the heart around his neck, it says "Made with Love".  Ted E. Bear will be sent to a dear friend who collects bears.  Their home was broken in to and they lost just about everything.  Hopefully Ted E. will brighten her day.

I must say, making the little bear was addicting.  I see more in my future.  Hmmmm - maybe a teddy bear picnic?  Sounds like summer, doesn't it?

Better run - Keep yourself surrounded by stitches ~ Cheers ~

Knitted Baby Blanket for Someone Special And Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop!

I finally finished a baby blanket for a very special couple expecting their first baby.  It was shipped off as a surprise and it arrived - along with a musical stuffed turtle that plays "It's a Small World After All".  I was so excited sending off the blanket, I forgot to snap a picture of the turtle.  (rats - its was CUTE ;)

I'm also participating in an Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop.  Click on the Bunny on my side bar to sign up and join the fun or on the link here - it's hosted by Jo at Serendipitous Stitching.

Keep yourself surrounded by stitches ~ Cheers ~