Happy Dance - Red Car with Tree

 

This design is from the World of Cross Stitching #327.  It's the last of the three ornaments I'm stitching from the Design Library, Kawaii Christmas and was designed by Sossae Caetano.

It's stitched as charted on metallic gold 14-count Aida with the called for DMC.  I did make one change though.  The 746 in the center of the tires, was also supposed to act as a border around the lower part of the car, but since it didn't show up on the gold fabric, I frogged it and did that part with the red of the car instead.

I plan to put it in a 3" hoop and send it to the Ronald McDonald House later this year.

Next up: Spring Floral (Daily Cross Stitch)

Happy Dance - Let It Snow

 

Started: 4/23/2023

Finished: 4/24/2023

Total Stitching Time: 4 hours and 22 minutes

This design is from the World of Cross Stitching #327.  It's the second of three ornaments I'm stitching from the Design Library, Kawaii Christmas and was designed by Sossae Caetano.

It's stitched as charted on light seafoam green 14-count Aida with the called for DMC.

I plan to put it in a 3" hoop and send it to the Ronald McDonald House later this year.

Next up: Red Car with Tree

Happy Dance - HO HO HO

 

Started: 4/21/2023

Finished: 4/22/2023

Total Stitching Time: 3 hours and 39 minutes

This design is from the World of Cross Stitching #327.  It's the first of three ornaments I'm stitching from the Design Library, Kawaii Christmas and was designed by Sossae Caetano.

It's stitched as charted on beige 14-count Aida with the called for DMC.

I plan to put it in a 3" hoop and send it to the Ronald McDonald House later this year.

Next up: Let It Snow

Happy Dance - Snowman in Hat #2

 

Started: 4/17/2023

Finished: 4/20/2023

Total Stitching Time: 12 hours and 26 minutes

This is the second Snowman in a Hat from the Design Works Kit, Snowmen in Hats and was designed by Marianne Savage.

It's stitched as charted on the provided 14-count white plastic canvas with the provided floss. 

I will back it with felt and add a hanger and it will be going to the Ronald McDonald House later this year.

Next up: HO HO HO

Happy Dance - Snowman in Hat #1

 

Started: 4/12/2023

Finished: 4/16/2023

Total Stitching Time: 13 hours and 5  minutes

This is the first Snowman in a Hat from the Design Works Kit, Snowmen in Hats and was designed by Marianne Savage.

It's stitched as charted on the provided 14-count white plastic canvas with the provided floss. 

I will back it with felt and add a hanger and it will be going to the Ronald McDonald House later this year.

Next up: Snowman in Top Hat ((Design Works Kit)

Gifted Gorgeousness - April, 2023

Welcome to April's edition of Gifted Gorgeousness.  

On the 15th of each month, we're supposed to post about any items we've received as a gift and/or items that we're making as a gift for someone else.  To learn more about this SAL and see what others have posted, go to Jo's Blog.

Most of my stitching is done for others so I usually have plenty to post about, but this month I only have two items that qualify.

Blow Bubbles was given to my granddaughter for her birthday in March.

 

And, Tiny Cars will be going to Quilts for Older Children and Adults to be made into a quilt with the theme of vehicles.

 

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.