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!)
Your finishes are lovely, I especially love the cardinal!
ReplyDeleteNice pieces. Good job on them.
ReplyDeleteWOW Jo you are stitching some lovely smalls .
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteHave A Great Weekend
Stay Healthy
Catherine
Lovely smalls this month!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your finishes and starts Jo. I love the Blue ribbon ornaments. Are they only available in the magazine?
ReplyDeleteLinda
Great finish on the Cardinal and the Four Days - lots of lovely stitching this month, my dear.
ReplyDeleteLovely Smalls, as usual. I so admire your ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
ReplyDeleteLovely smalls Jo, the added beads look great. Thank you for including my flower request, stay safe x
ReplyDeleteJo, 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!!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, you have a wonderful collection of smalls. All these plus the big ones you are doing make you a super stitcher!
ReplyDeleteI love that Blue Ribbon Ornament
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of lovely smalls! Are all your new starts from stash? x
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty starts; the SAL looks like a lot of fun. I love your finishes, especially the Blue Ribbon Designs.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely 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. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely smalls!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely smalls! I love the reindeer and woodsy.
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