The Snow flower Diaries

Hi Everyone

Doesn't time fly.  It's already the second instalment of the "Joyful World" SAL from The Snow Flower Diaries.  The next one comes out on 10 February 2016.

There is still time to join in the fun.

Take Care and Happy Stitching Everyone

The Snow Flower Diaries

Hi Everyone

I have been looking at some of my fellow bloggers posts and noticed that Maja from The Snowflower Diaries is starting a SAL called 'Joyful World', and is a primitive monthly calendar.  The first pattern for January is already up on her blog and also on Facebook.  The next pattern is due out on 10 January 2016.  This looks a fun SAL to join.

Take Care and Happy Stitching Everyone

Santa Finished

Everyone is doing ever-so-well  with the Christmas SAL on Margaret Sherry Lovers Blogspot.  I have also finished my Santa.  I have really enjoyed stitching the pair.  I have decided not to put a pompom on top on them.  I think they look good either way.

Santa

Snowman and Santa - A Margaret Sherry Design.

Happy Stitching

A quick finish!

I can't believe it myself!  I've already finished my July Owl!  And here it is.  Isn't it good when things go well.  Now I will have to wait until August to get the next chart!

July Owl

OakHaven Designs - January - July

Now, I wonder what I will do next?  Shall I start something else, or finished something I have already started?  You will have to wait until next time!!!

Happy Stitching Everyone

Let's Bee Friends

Well, I'm so glad to say that I have finally finished stitching "Let's Bee Friends" by Margaret Sherry.  At least he has been one of the easier ones, when it came to back stitching.  I stitched him for the March SAL on the Yahoo Margaret Sherry Cross Stitch Group (MSCSG).  I first started him in June 2010 as he was a free cover kit in Cross Stitcher Magazine 226.  Thanks to the group SAL, he is now finished and not a UFO anymore.

Let's Bee Friends by Margaret Sherry

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SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

The robins are singing and the Great Tits are in our nesting box.  I'm amazed that we still have Long Tailed Tits in our garden, they have never stayed so long with us before.  Also the daffodils and primroses are starting to come out. 

Robin

Long Tailed Tit

Primroses

Daffodils

Happy Stitching Everyone

March OWL SAL

Hello and Welcome to all my new followers.  I've been amazed to see the numbers rise over the short time I've started this blog.  And also, thank you to everyone who has posted such lovely comments on my blog, which I love to read.

So I thought I would share my latest stitching with you all, as it's just over a week since I last posted.

OakHaven Designs - OWL Stitch A Long.

I only just printed off my chart for March yesterday and now I can show you my stitching, as it's now finished.

Irish Owl

Valentine Owls

Snow Owl, Valentine Owls and Irish Owl.

It's a long time to wait for April!  So I will be able to stitch my "Time and Season Sampler" instead.

Happy Stitching Everyone

Owl Stitch Along and Giveaways Galore

I have just joined a group called OakHaven Designs Yahoo Group and I am participating in there Stitch along.  So here is a picture of the January Owl.  I just loved this owl from the moment I saw him.  Just need to finish the February Owls and I will be on track to start March.   Just 11 more for me to stitch.  It's the first time I have joined a SAL and everyone stitching the same thing!  Oh, I am enjoying this!   If you want to see more OakHaven Designs have a look at there blog.

OakHaven Designs by Tonia Pappan - January Owl.  

 I've finally pick up my "Time and Season Sampler", so I thought I would show you an update on it.  There is still lots to stitch.  Hopefully by next week I will be able to show you a bit more done.

Time and Season Sampler by Moira Blackburn.

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Giveaways Galore

There are quite a few giveaways again.

Notes from under the Mountain is having a little stitching giveaway.  Become a follower and leave a comment on her blog in February and say what part of the world you live in.  Draw will be in March.

Samplings from a Blue Ribbon Girl is Celebrating 100 designs and is having a giveaway.  Simply leave one comment telling me your favorite Blue Ribbon Design and why.  Draw is on 26 February.

Loretta's Stitching Blog is celebrating 100 + followers Giveaway.  Drawn of 6 March.

Feathers in the Nest is holding a Spring Fever Give-a-way.   Winner will be picked on 1st March.

My Life in Stitches 60 followers giveaway.  Pick a winner on 26 February.

Willow Tree Pond First year of blog giveaway.  Winner will be picked out of 26 February.

Nutmegger Stitcher's Work.  Reached over 100 followers.  Pick a winner on 24 February.

Crafty Lil' Witch Some stash to giveaway.  Draw names on Sunday 27 February.

Pine Mountain Designs  All you have to do is "Post a comment anytime in the month of February for a chance to win a free March Kit!  Follow Me for another entry!  Good Luck!"

Joanie's World  I'm tired of Winter Giveaway!  Draw the lucky winner on the 1st day of Spring, 20 March.


Craftymoo   Spring Giveaway.  Draw will be 5 March.

Well I hope that's all!!  You never know, more might turn up soon.  I have added more since I first posted this.

Happy Stitching