Happy Dance - Birdhouse Coaster

 

Started: 2/6/2024

Finished: 2/9/2024

Total Time: 10 hours and 37 minutes

This is called Birdhouse Coaster and was distributed by MCG Textiles.  It was a circular chart that I found loose in my stash, but I don't know where I got it.  I'm assuming that it was part of a series, but I don't even know that.

It's stitched as charted with the called for DMC on 14-count white plastic canvas. 

Instead of making it into a coaster, I'm going to make it into a magnet and display it on my refrigerator.  Yes, it's one of the rare items that I stitched for myself.

Next up: Snowman Mug (Janlynn Kit)

Happy Dance - Kitty Love

 

Started: 4/7/2023

Finished: 4/12/2023

Total Stitching Time: 12 hours and 34  minutes

This is Kitty Love, a Mill Hill kit from their most recent Spring Bouquet Collection.

It's stitched as charted on the provided14-count yellow perforated paper with the provided floss.  I did leave the charm off, because I liked it better without it.

It will be backed with felt and a magnet and join the other magnets on my refrigerator.  Yes, this one's for me!

Next up: Snowman in Beanie (Design Works Kit)

 

P.S.  The leftovers include enough floss, the charm, the magnet and I've added a piece of brown perforated paper.  There are probably enough beads as well, except for possibly the cream colored ones around the border so if you'd like these leftovers, please comment on this post.

Happy Dance - Pizza Slice

Started: 5/22/2020

Finished: 7/5/2020

Stitching Time: 9 hours 9 minutes

Pizza Slice is from the Mill Hill Spring Bouquet Collection. 

It was stitched with the kit materials except that I only used two strands for the cross stitch and left off the charm. This was one of the most un-fun projects I've ever worked on and actually completed.  I used the wrong color twice and had to frog most of the pizza at least once.   Of course, the frog seems to have taken up residence at my house so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

This was one of my Mill Hill Stitch Maynia starts and the third one I've finished so far.  It will take up residence on my refrigerator once fully finished.

Next Up: Love Coffee

Happy Dance - Egg-ceptional

Started: 5/13/2020

Finished: 6/19/2020

Stitching Time: 8 hours 37 minutes

Egg-ceptional is part of the most recent Spring Bouquet Collection and is one of my favorites. 

It is stitched mostly as charted with the provided materials.  The only exception is that I only use two strands of floss for the cross stitch.  The frog visited several times while I worked on it, but it's still one of my favorites.

I will trim it, add the charm and provided magnet to the back and it will join the others on my refrigerator and will probably stay there year round.

If anyone would like my leftovers, please leave a comment.  If not, I will take them to our local thrift store with my next donation.

Next Up: Pizza Slice

Happy Dance - American Star

Started: 5/6/2020

Finished: 6/4/2020

Stitching Time: 1 hour 54 minutes

This is the first completed Mill Hill project from this year's Stitch Maynia.  I chose to do it first because it was simple and would be a quick finish.  

It was a fun stitch, but there are two unintentional customizations that I discovered too late to frog.

I'll be making this into a magnet and giving it to Kyleigh.

Next Up: Egg-ceptional

Happy Dance - My Pad

Started: 4/29/2020

Finished 5/11/2020

Stitching Time: 9 hours 27 minutes

My Pad is part of the most recent Spring Bouquet Collection and was stitched as charted with the provided materials.  As usual, I used two strands of floss for the cross stitches instead of the called for three.  I also forgot to add the charm, but I'll take care of that when I do the finishing.

It took longer than most Mill Hill ornaments because of my Maynia stitching and there was a lot of frogging involved.  I wonder if that's because of the subject matter.  It's much brighter and more colorful in person.  

I will be adding a magnet and it will soon be displayed on my refrigerator.

If anyone wants my leftovers--beads/floss and chart--please let me know.  If more than one person wants them, I'll draw a name on Friday (5/15).

Wednesday Update - 5/29/2019

I can't believe that it's Wednesday again.  It' s been a rough week in many ways, but I did get some stitching done.  I also stitched on my three projects every day except for Friday, May 24th, because I went to the Angels' Game and left my scissors at home.  I did manage to stitch on Tinkerbell when I got home though.

Tinkerbell is my Monogamous Monthly stitch for May and although I'd hoped to get a lot more done, I at least have stitched for a few minutes each day in May.

As of 5/21/2019

As of 5/28/2019

I'm still working on my May Owl, but it hasn't received a lot of attention this week. Hopefully, I'll have a finish soon!

As of 5/21/2019

As of 5/28/2019

 

I also had a start and finish this week.  This is Harvest Barn from the Mill Hill Autumn Harvest Collection.  It's stitched as charted with the enclosed DMC floss on the enclosed perforated paper.  The only change I made is to use two strands of floss for the cross stitch instead of the three called for.  This will be made into a magnet and be displayed on my refrigerator.  It was stitched for my husband who is a John Deere fan.

Started: 5/23/2019   Finished: 5/28/2019

There are quite a few threads and beads left, so if anyone wants my leftovers, please let me know.  I'll wait a week and hold a drawing if necessary.