The Smalls SAL is hosted by Mary's Thread
This year my Smalls will be my JBW 12 Days of Christmas ornaments which I started on Boxing Day 2019 for the 12 Days of Stitchmas. I completed the Fourth Day in April:
stitched 1 over 2 on 40 count white linen
and I added beads to the first three designs:
I showed this design last time, minus the beads. This is the cover kit from Cross Stitcher magazine issue :
The next one is the Lady in Red Heart from Just Cross Stitch:
The third one is Love and Roses:
And the fourth one for today is Rose Lady:
Another unplanned start and finish was this month's choice for the Just Cross Stitch Ornament SAL on Facebook. I admin this group because the previous Admin dropped out but I don't usually stitch the ornaments. However, this month we had Blue Ribbon Designs' Trimming the Tree. One of my long term goals is to stitch all of this series. I have done two so far and now a third!
Here is Roaming Reindeer and Woodsy Winter:
Finally, the lovely Clare from Aimetu's Stitching is asking for some help with her smalls. Each year Clare decorates a tree for her church's Tree Festival with stitched ornaments. I have donated ornaments in the past and this year she is asking us to join in again. The theme is A Bouquet of Flowers. All she needs is the stitched piece, she will fully-finish it for you. Just leave a comment on Clare's blog to get involved. (I include this each month as a reminder for myself!)
stitched on 32 count white evenweave
I decided to join in with Rachel Ten Hours and Tiff Stitches and their Spring into Summer New Starts Binge. I wasn't planning any new starts but I do want to take part in Stitch Maynia in May with my Just Nan smalls. I have completed 8 of them since last May so need 8 new ones to fill the gaps. I have started one each Friday this month. The first one is Beach Roses:
stitched on 28 count pale blue linen
The next one is the Lady in Red Heart from Just Cross Stitch:
stitched on 32 count lilac linen
The third one is Love and Roses:
stitched on 28 count black Jobelan
And the fourth one for today is Rose Lady:
stitched on 32 count pale green linen
Another unplanned start and finish was this month's choice for the Just Cross Stitch Ornament SAL on Facebook. I admin this group because the previous Admin dropped out but I don't usually stitch the ornaments. However, this month we had Blue Ribbon Designs' Trimming the Tree. One of my long term goals is to stitch all of this series. I have done two so far and now a third!
stitched on 32 count Twilight Blue linen
using the charted DMC
Here is Roaming Reindeer and Woodsy Winter:
Finally, the lovely Clare from Aimetu's Stitching is asking for some help with her smalls. Each year Clare decorates a tree for her church's Tree Festival with stitched ornaments. I have donated ornaments in the past and this year she is asking us to join in again. The theme is A Bouquet of Flowers. All she needs is the stitched piece, she will fully-finish it for you. Just leave a comment on Clare's blog to get involved. (I include this each month as a reminder for myself!)
20 comments:
Your finishes are lovely, I especially love the cardinal!
Nice pieces. Good job on them.
WOW Jo you are stitching some lovely smalls .
Love looking at each one .
Have a happy stitching weekend .
Hugs .
Jo: You are admired by many for your lovely projects and progress, I am looking forward to seeing the Lady IN Red Heart finished.
Have A Great Weekend
Stay Healthy
Catherine
Lovely smalls this month!
Love all of your finishes and starts Jo. I love the Blue ribbon ornaments. Are they only available in the magazine?
Linda
Great finish on the Cardinal and the Four Days - lots of lovely stitching this month, my dear.
Lovely Smalls, as usual. I so admire your ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Lovely smalls Jo, the added beads look great. Thank you for including my flower request, stay safe x
Jo, Love your latest stitches for the 12 days. That is so kind of you to include Clare's request for her tree each month. I hope her tree is filled to the brim!!
As usual, you have a wonderful collection of smalls. All these plus the big ones you are doing make you a super stitcher!
I love that Blue Ribbon Ornament
Lots and lots of lovely smalls! Are all your new starts from stash? x
Oh I don't blame you for wanting to stitch those last three. They are beautiful! Great new starts. Enjoy. I am trying to come up with some May plans. We'll see.
Very pretty starts; the SAL looks like a lot of fun. I love your finishes, especially the Blue Ribbon Designs.
I get the gold star for spotting the Blue Ribbon LOL... its super, but the 12 Days get my vote in this post - they are stunning.
A great selection of smalls, started and finished. I wouldn't want to have to choose just one but as you know, it would probably be a Just Nan.
Lovely smalls! The beads make such a difference to the holly on the JBW ornies. Great starts on your new Just Nans too. I'll do a round-up post at the end of the new start binge and try to remember to link back to this one so your new starts are included. :)
Lovely smalls!
So many lovely smalls! I love the reindeer and woodsy.
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