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 ~

April Smalls SAL

Here is my Smalls SAL project for April.  It's a miniature monogram hornbook from Kelmscott Designs.

It measures 3" long, top width is 2" and the handle is 1".  The monogram was stitched on 32 ct linen.

Until tomorrow…...

Keep yourself surrounded in stitches ~ Cheers ~

March Smalls SAL Project, Give Away on its Way!

Here is my project for the Smalls SAL hosted by Stitching Lotus. You've probably got the idea I love dogs.  I painted this porcelain box with little dog foot prints and hearts.

The inside bottom of the box has a heart, as well.

I designed and stitched a pup for the lid, mounted it and finished it off with black cording.

It measures 1.5 inches square and 1 inch tall.

Jacquie will be receiving the LHN's "Goodwill" pattern.  Congrats, Jacquie!!

Back to Butterflies, Smalls February SAL

We were without internet access yesterday, so am a little tardy showing you this addition to my Blogoversary Give Away.

This scissor fob is a gorgeous purple.  It's difficult to see in the photo, but there are lavender Swarovski crystals on each end in the shape of a butterfly.  The butterfly charm is sterling silver.  Won't this be a perfect companion to the Limoges butterfly box?

For those of you who haven't thrown in your name for my Blogoversary Give Away, you still have time.  The lucky winner will be named at 6PM CST February 16th.  

One more item will be added to the give away next Wednesday.

Here's my February Smalls SAL.  It's in a sterling silver frame, stitched on 32 ct linen.  The frame measures 3x3 inches, the design that shows is 2.25x2.25 inches.  I subscribe to Secret Needle Night by The Silver Needle.  The Valentine pillow (18 ct linen) was the project for January (isn't it darling?).  I thought the design with the doves and "Love" would look nice stitched in 32 ct linen - voila!  My Smalls SAL project for this month.

Stay warm and surrounded with stitches - ~ Cheers ~

January 2014 Smalls SAL - PLUS Another Gift for Blogoversary Give Away

I had so much fun stitching this little cupid for my first project in the Smalls SAL.  I printed the free pattern last year and, when I looked for the link on the web just now so I could share it with you, I couldn't find it.  At any rate, the cupid is stitched on 40 count silk gauze and measures 1.5x1.5".

In keeping with the theme of this little guy, I made a box (thanks to LynnB's tutorial) and put it on the top, complete with a sterling silver heart charm.  The box measures 4x4" wide and 2" tall.

OH!  And did I mention this is the second addition to my Blogoversary Give Away?  There's still time to enter - here's how:

1.  Be - or become a follower: one entry.
2.  Place a comment on this post: one entry.
3.  Blog about this give away and this latest addition to the gifts: one entry.
4.  Send someone to my blog and - if they become a follower - you get another entry.

The winner will be announced on February16th - this blog's FIRST Blogoversary.

Be sure to check next Wednesday - there's another goodie to be added to the give away.
Stay warm and surrounded by stitches -
Cheers!