Mini Gifts, Belle and Vintage Embroidery Monday

Yesterday was the greatest day - the online mini group I belong to had their Christmas Chat Party and we got to open the gifts we exchanged. Here's what I received from my swap partner:

Can you see how teeny-tiny these things are? Look at those Christmas cupcakes! And - look at those itty-bitty books! Hand made by Jennifer Osmond Hatt from Looking Glass Miniatures - I was floored! This group of ladies that meet twice a week online are incredibly gracious and giving - just like all my stitching friends.

I finished Belle - another of Dana Burton's dolls. Again, I learned a lot - first hairstyle with a braided bun - offset to the side of her head. Ruched ribbon - and I made cording from two strands of DMC floss for the cording along the top of her gown.

 Belle - 5.75 inches tall

Meet Santa Claus. 18 ct canvas designed by Janet Zickler Casey. It was a correspondence course from The Shining Needle Society. I actually signed up for it a few years ago, but just finished the stitching. He won't be finished-finished in time to make it on the tree, but I thought he was cute.

If you have a minute, click on over and visit Super Mom - No Cape! and see what others have stitched up for this week's Vintage Embroidery Monday and Stitchery Link Party.