March 2022 FFOs
Many thanks again to Rachel for giving me a reason to FFO some pieces this month and share them with you!
I finished up the Sugar Plum Fairy from Satsuma Street. The designer sent me a whole new bead packet and guess what? It’s a good thing I asked her about this because the packet that came in my kit was the wrong one altogether! I fixed up all the sequins and think it looks great. I finally found a good glue for backing perforated paper with scrapbook paper and while it seems obvious I had not thought of it before. Rubber cement did the trick!
I also framed up an unseasonable piece, this JBW snowman “A Merry Winter.” When I pulled it out to show in January I realized it would fit in a 5×7 frame pretty well and when I found this nice blue one it became an easy finish to do. But now it is getting stored alway until the end of the year! It is too sunny and warm here to have snowman decor!
I promised you hearts as well. I have 3! One is old, one is very old, and one is my Samplers Not Forgotten Floral Heart I shared in February.
For old, here is something I stitched in 2020. I needed a good way to finish it off and was having trouble deciding what would balance its less than perfect symmetry. I decided on a ruched trim with a bow on the side. It would be a biggish ornament so I’m not putting on a hanger and I’m calling it a pinkeep. I feel lucky to have found a ribbon color that coordinates with the colors (Rusty Gate from Lady Dot Creates)! The design is Gemstone Heart from Hermanson Hardanger, published in Just Cross Stitch Ornaments 2001.
Next I needed to put the finishing touches on this Atalie project called Mon Petit Jardin (My Little Garden) which I stitched around the time I started blogging-maybe it’s been waiting for a FFO for 5-6 years??? I always had envisioned it in a shadow box. Well, I decided to make an ornament. I’m sending it off to my sister for her birthday! It makes a pretty gift, right?
I wish the backing fabric showed up better in this photo! It is a polka dotty batik and matches the project perfectly. I gathered it around a mat board heart. I pressed the gathers down to make a subtle ruffle. The ribbon hanger covers up where the dip in the heart should be so you can’t see it goes almost straight across. it’s a successful FFO!
And finally, Floral Heart by Samplers Not Forgotten. Isn’t this one just lovely?
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you get some stitches in! Be sure to head back to Rachel’s to view the blogs of this month’s other participants!
Your fairy is so cute. What a beautiful collection of finished hearts, your stitching is so neat and delicate. Your sister will love her gift, lovely ribbon finishing.
Thank you so much Clare!
Your hearts are just Gorgeous!!! Your finishing is perfection also. The Christmas pieces are just lovely and the frame worked perfectly. I’m always amazed at how much you complete!
Thank you so much! I really have to “Hole Up” and concentrate to get stuff done, but when I do, it sure does make me feel productive!
Your stitching and finishing are lovely! Those hearts are fabulous. I’m sure your sister will love hers.
Thank you Suzanne! My sister does not do any crafts, so she may not appreciate the work, but I think she understands the sentiment!
All of your finishes are lovely, Mary! That last heart is especially pretty! Love the delicate bow, lace and charm that you added. I stitched that cute snowman as an ornament for a friend many years ago–love the way the wording is done. Glad you got the correct accessory pack finally–the Sugar Plum fairy is adorable 🙂
Thank you Carol!
Wonderful finishes. I love how different the Hardanger looks when it is stitched on a diagonal like that. The final heart is so beautiful and such delicate colours. You’ll have lots to share for next year’s Valentine’s Day Hop!
Thank you Jo! I seem to be in a heart mode these days, it’s true! The diagonal hardanger does make a nice look I think. The picots are so cute.
Very late, but I do get around to things eventually!
Thank you for participating in March’s FFG SAL. I love your little hearts. Ruching the fabric is a great idea but must have been much harder than ruching the ribbon. Hope your sister liked her gift. 🙂