January 2020 Smalls Check-In

Hi everyone,
Can you believe it is the end of January?  I hope you have had a great few weeks and got lots of stitching done.  I have a few things to show you.

My first small is a free chart I found  here
It is on the Janlynn website.  They have a lot of wonderful freebies.  It is towards the bottom on the right side.  It is Flower #4 in the series.

I bought 2 of these pretty frames on clearance at Hobby Lobby a few years ago.  It fit perfectly and my sister-in-law loved it.  I decided to put beads in the middle instead of DMC 310.

I also completed December cupcake by Durene Jones.  I have officially stitched the entire series.  It was such a delight and I love them all.

That is all for now.  I have been working on a larger project.  Can't wait to see everyone's finishes.

Have a great weekend and happy stitching.

My big finish

Hi y'all,

Hope you have had a really fabulous January.  Personally, it has been the pits, to put it mildly.  However, stitching wise, it has been amazing.  I have a few smalls to show you next week, but I wanted to show you my big finish today.

It is called Swans and Shears Mystery SAL by Tempting Tangles Designs.  She is one of my favorite designers.  I changed the colors and used silk threads from Carrie's Creations Thread.  I sure do miss Carrie (she is no longer in business) but understand that things change.

I stitched it on 32ct off white Belfast that I coffee/tea dyed. I had to wash it and unfortunately the colors bled.  Luckily, everyone said it just looks like it was dyed that way.  I know eventually I will get over it, just not yet.  I worked on this on and off for at least a year so I am not getting rid of it. 

Thanks for letting me share my pride and joy with you.
Until Friday, Happy Stitching
Mary