Little Blue Angel

Design: From Donna Kooler's 555 Fabulous Cross-Stitch Patterns (page 85)
Materials: Antique white 18-count aida; various threads

This was a quick stitch mini project for a charity that makes memory boxes for parents whose babies sadly didn't make it. These little angels are used as a label on the boxes - blue for boys, pink for girls and pale yellow/cream for either. I was asked to stitch one in blue (there were 5 of each colour needed, but a whole bunch of folks volunteered - one of the lasses on the Cross Stitch ATC group on Face Book asked us). I used a little bit of gold metallic in the halo and star, but it doesn't really show up in the photo.

Snips and Snails Sampler

Project: Snips and Snails Sampler
Started: 26.06.09
Finished: 27.06.09

I happened upon this tiny birth sampler whilst browsing the Sew and So website and couldn't resist it. The design is by Carolyn Meacham and the kit comes complete with plenty of flosses to complete the project (although it doesn't specify, I believe the threads to be DMC). The framed size is just 6.5 inches by 7 inches, but I think this simple sampler is just so charming! It's an incredibly quick stitch and would be a lovely gift for anyone who has a friend with a baby boy - it could even be stitched last minute and given to the proud parents very soon afterwards!

Jingle Cube

Original design by Kell Smurthwaite ©
Light blue 14-count Charles Craft Aida
Trebla 50 (variegated dark blue)

I stitched each of the letters of my son's name, one onto each face of the cube, stuffed it and popped a few bells inside so it jingles nicely. He's been playing with it this morning and seems to love it!

Baby Boy Bibs

I stitched these for a friend.
Each took approx. 2 hours of
off and on stitchng.
Stitched on 14ct white bibs
by Charles Craft.
Designs found in the book
[2001 Cross Stitch Designs]