January 2022 Smalls Update

 Good Morning everyone,

I am a day early with this post but that is ok.  Thanks to Mary at Mary's Threads for hosting another year of the Smalls SAL.  I was neglectful when I wasn't blogging and didn't participate in this wonderful SAL, but I am happy to report I am all in for 2022.  I believe everyone is welcome to participate whenever you are able to.  Here is a link to her blog http://www.marysthread.com/ 

So I have 2 small finishes for the month besides the witch that I posted a few weeks ago.  The first one is from Melissa's blog https://pinkernpunkinquilting.blogspot.com/  .  If you look at the side bar and click Valentine's freebies and go to the second page dated 1/11/2022 you will find this simple cute freebie.  I used some Sulky's 12wt thread and a scrap piece of white linen.  Can't wait to make it into a pillow.

Last night I finished this ornament for my son Bradley.  I just have to FFO it.  I changed the colors to his favorite - Blue that I just picked from my stash of DMC.  It is called His Gift by My Big Toe Designs and it was in the JCS Christmas Ornament 2012 issue.

            

                                          

If you don't mind, I am just going to post my update on my larger project as well.  I tried to load a before picture but it wouldn't let me so here is my update so far.  It is Circle de Coeur by Ink Circles Designs.  

         

                                        

I joined Semi Sane Stitchers on Facebook and I hope that it will help me finish this by February 7th 2023.  That will be my 25th wedding anniversary.  February's challenge is to work on something that is love.  My plans are to work on this as my larger project instead of rotating it.  Then to work on smaller pieces to meet other challenges.  Keep your fingers crossed I get a lot of stitches in.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward in seeing everyone's work tomorrow.

Happy Stitching!

Mary