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Friday 26 April 2019

April Smalls SAL

The Smalls SAL is hosted by Mary's Thread

For this SAL I am showing the monthly project for the Christmas Ornie Blog.  I am choosing from the back issues of the Just Cross Stitch Ornament Specials.  This month we could chose any ornament from the 2002 issue.  I am a big fan of Dragon Dreams so I went for this cute little design of a baby dragon cuddled up to a sparkly Christmas Bauble.  This is Not a Creature Was Stirring:

stitched on 32 count green linen
added metallic threads to the bauble 

I have just realised that April was supposed to be the 2002 design and this was the design from 2001.  ooops!  Never mind, 2002 is also a Dragon Dreams design so maybe no-one will notice!


I also added some stitches to my Spooky Conversion of the Enchanted Alphabet by Lavender & Lace.  This month I chose some bats from here Brigitte Dadaux:

stitched on 32 count Murano in Tiger Lily by Sparklies


I started a new Just Nan Small and have almost finished it.  The white is the perfect thing to stitch on my Crafty Coffee Mornings.

Just Nan -Butterfly Lace
stitched on 32 count Lavender Evenweave

The Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop was the perfect time to squeeze in another small.  This was a beaded Mill Hill kit which was passed on to me as just the chart.  So I stitched the DMC conversion on 16 count yellow aida:



Finally, thank you to everyone who took part in the Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop and everyone who has hopped around to visit the blog and guess the mystery phrase. All the links go direct to the posts now so you have plenty of time to try and guess the phrase. Happy Hopping!





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15 comments:

  1. Mary27 April 2019 at 14:24

    Very pretty finishes. They are all beautiful but I love your daffodil Easter finish.

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  2. Christine27 April 2019 at 14:37

    Oh I love the little sleepy dragon!

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  3. Lynn27 April 2019 at 16:45

    Great finishes! I love that sweet little Daffodil from the Mill Hill kit. It's been years since I've done any of their kits. I wouldn't mind getting some again.

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  4. Julie27 April 2019 at 18:35

    Sweet dragon and the JN is a stunner.

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  5. Leonore Winterer27 April 2019 at 20:16

    Great smalls - I love the little dragon, and the bats look great with your moon!

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  6. Michelle27 April 2019 at 21:26

    I'm off to search your blog for more pictures of Enchanted Alphabet because I can't quite imagine a spooky version -- sounds fantastic!

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  7. deb27 April 2019 at 23:41

    I love that DD ornament and have stitched it twice and yours looks completely wonderful. That JN is gorgeous! The colors are incredible - the look more vibrant than the usual colors. And the bats are the perfect addition beside your lovely moon on the enchanted alphabet.

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  8. RJ28 April 2019 at 02:56

    Super stitching JO. I especially love the little baby dragon with the ornament...how cute is that. I also love your Nan stitch and the egg looks fantastic on perforated paper. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. Drop in and see us...I have a neat project thanks to Jutta. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

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  9. Pamela28 April 2019 at 03:46

    Wonderful stitching! The Just Nan piece looks so delicate.

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  10. Elfie28 April 2019 at 04:49

    Beautiful Smalls. The daffodil is gorgeous, so bright and cheery.

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  11. Rachel28 April 2019 at 14:34

    Lovely smalls stitching again this month. The Dragon Dreams small is really cute (and I won't tell anyone about the mistake if you don't). :)

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  12. Mary's Thread30 April 2019 at 02:16

    You have so many pretty smalls! I love Butterfly Lace best! Thanks for joining the SAL again, Jo!

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  13. Rhona30 April 2019 at 15:10

    Wonderful stitching, I particularly like the Just nan design. Love the colors and the fabric.

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  14. FlashinScissors30 April 2019 at 17:07

    Gorgeous stitched pieces Jo!
    I especially love “Butterfly Lace”! Your fabric is just right for that lace!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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  15. purpleiris9 October 2019 at 01:38

    I love your spooky version of L&L Enchanted Alphabet! I hope you share more.

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