Christmas Heart SAL - Free to Blog Followers!

I am beginning my first SAL for my followers today. It will be a short and sweet SAL that will be completed before Christmas! Perfect for a small tree or scissor fob. Yes, it is kind of a mystery SAL!

I will have the first section in PDF listed to download from this post, you will have to stitch part one to receive part two. Simply email me a picture or blog link to the post of your pic and I will email you the second part and the finishing instructions a few days later.

A few rules....

1. You must be a follower of my blog.
2. You must stitch part one to receive part two.
3. You may post about this SAL anywhere you would like but please only link to the post and
    not the PDF as all of the info it not in the PDF.
4. Have fun with changing the colors!


Directions for stitching:

These may seem complicated but they are quite simple to follow.

Download the pattern
You will need to small pieces of fabric in TWO DIFFERENT colors that go well together. Each piece needs to be about 6 in square to complete the design.

After picking the fabrics you can decide if you are matching the fabrics or contrasting your threads to your fabric.

You will need one thread to match each fabric but it's better to go a shade or two darker or lighter so it shows up well.

Next you will choose two specialty threads (Marlett, Satin floss, Kreinik) two match closely to your threads.

And lastly you will need a bead to match one of your threads.

For example: This is what I chose

Red and Green fabric 28 count (both must be the same count)
Red and green silks
Red and green Kreinik
Dk green beads

It would be very wise to write down on the key your choices so you don't get lost between part one and two. Any questions? If you have one please post it in the comments as others may run across the same questions and I can post my reply there and hopefully save some time for everyone.

not actual pattern photo

Christmas Heart Part 1

A La Belle Etoile Finished!

It took me about 3 weeks total to finish this up but today I just wanted it done and out of my hair and I must say I adore it! So Here it is....

Worked over one on 32ct linen ( sorry I don't know the dyer) with HDF silks, I finished up a plain ol' brown paper box with some scrap paper and trim, ribbons of course and a few tiny buttons. Everything I used I had on hand except the box...which was Suppose to be a gift for a teacher at school but ...she ain't gettin it, cuz I fell in love with it! LOL

Let It Snow!

Here is how I finished up the ornament Mom designed....

I had most of this on hand except the bells and ribbon on the outside, I really lucked out finding those at Micheals (took two seperate one's to find them in the right size!)

I want to send a Thank You out to marie for the ribbon on the bottom of this one! It is perfect!!!!

Another Small Finish

I finished mom's freebie for this Christmas and I chose a little different color palette for mine....

Just in case anyone wants the colors I used here is the list for the conversion. ALL the numbers are Kreinik and the beads are Mill Hill.

Tree - 5982

Trunk- 5005

Words - 684

Kloster Blocks - DMC White with two stands 032 blending filament

Smyrna Crosses - 006

Beads - 60479

Here is what I have finished on the Thread Basket SAL for Part two and restitching part one as I go, I had to frog the entire house due to a mishap in measuring the fabric....no big deal since stitching over one is twice as fast for me!

It seams my last post was cut short a little ..I was having problems with blogger at the time and was just happy most of what I was saying made it to the web.

Next to the stretcher is going to be another small for a fabric box for one of my sons teachers....Not sure what to stitch but I have a pattern for a fun stocking ornament that might work. I'm not sure what to stitch since I don't know what she celebrates for the holidays!

GOS #5 contest entry

I had this stitched up this morning and just finished it into a plant ornament. I used Vicki Silks and Swarovski crystal flowers and one butterfly. I also used size 6/0 beads around the outside and hung a tassel of crystals and even a crystal heart from the bottom. Maybe it will bring good luck to my Orchid who has seen better days.

Oh and the plant hook was just made out of a wire coat hanger, the kind with the vinyl covering.

Mom's Easter giveaway!

Mom has stitched up this little guy for an easter surprise giveaway on her blog if anyone is interested in getting in on it here is the link!

Mom's blog - to stitch or not to stitch

My 5 hour finish!

I just finished this little ornament for my Ort's jar! I will be my entry into the GOS contest for this time around. It was very quick and fun to finish. My first time using the eyelet maker! 

Stitched on 40ct Hint of Heather by Newcastle Linen with HDF Mystery Silks. I added a little purple butterfly and some size 15/0 beads to dress it up a bit!