Allo, world~ Already the end of February, egad. It's time for another installment of the Smalls SAL and I'm actually timely with both finish and post.
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The little bird I had started for GG has been completed~ There was a day when I felt quite bleh so I just took a mental health day and finished stitching it up. The actual finishing was completed another day, or rather over a series of days to allow the fabric glue to fully dry.
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I did make a few changes. Some of the gingham didn't match up for my liking so I adjusted some squares. The original pattern is actually for a Christmas heart but I felt I have a decent start on Christmas decorations and hardly any for Valentine's Day. So I adjusted the green and red heart to be pinks and reds.
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I haven't put up one of these little "Stitch Movies" in a while and seem to have forgotten my settings for making them! Sorry it's a bit wobbly with terrible colors hah. I used
ezgif this time around; it'll do the borders and add any text you may want.
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Since all the floss, fabric, needle, and finishing bits were provided with the magazine, it was quite easy to know what to do with it after stitching, hooray! I added the heart buttons though, instead of the round ones provided. Yay, I have a new Valentine's Day decoration to put out next year!
Technical Details
- "Gingham Bird", pattern found in Enjoy Cross Stitch, Christmas 2012.
- Designer: Maria Diaz.
- 2-over-1 on white 14-count Aida.
- Finished size: approximately 4" x 4" (~10cm x 10cm).
- Started: February 13, finished February 20, ~6 hours.
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I'm not sure if knitting is allowed for Smalls (it's stitching, right? with two [in this case, four] needles,
riiight?). But I had to put this little guy in and he is certainly small!
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| Tiny Cat |
Do not be deceived by his close up; Tiny Cat is a whopping 2" tall, if that. Such a fun, if fiddly, knit! I have never made an amigurumi anything before so this was a great learning experience. Especially picking up stitches. On wooden DPNs. When you're a tight knitter. I
really shouldn't use wooden needles. I didn't break any but they certainly bent. I'm not sure I knit the top of his head correctly either but it worked out in the end.
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I am pleased to say my husband was Greatly Amused at Tiny Cat and took it to work with him to live on his desk. This one was roughly modeled after Klondike so I suppose I should make Oreo and Peanut at some point. Then he can have a little (literally!) herd of cats on his desk.
Technical Details
- "Tiny Parlor Cat" by Sarah Kellner, freebie pattern found here (ravelry).
- Yarn Used: random scrap leftovers.
- Needles: Size 4 (3.5mm) DPNs.
- Started January 28(?), finished February 6, ~3-4 hours.
That's all, folks! See you next time! I hope it will involve an awful lot of exclamation marks. :D
What a sweet bird finish. But oh my! Tiny Cat is darling!!
ReplyDeleteCute bird finish. LOVE the movie (and may have to steal the idea). Tiny cat is too cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan~ :D Steal away; I used to do the movies for the Flower of the Month stitches as well. I usually don't take quite so many photos of small things!
DeleteTiny cat is adorable and your finish is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! Tiny Cat was quite fun for such a little thing.
DeleteOh the birdie and the tiny cat are so cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet valentine's ornament!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your Valentine bird :)
ReplyDeleteYour bird and cat are both super cute. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYour finish is so lovely :) The tiny cat is cute ! 2" is a perfect size to be called as amigurumi. I used to think amigurumis are meant to be small but I have seen people making it around 6" to 8" too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea: a little finish movie. He's such a cute bird :)
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly! I'm glad the movie idea was so popular. :D
DeleteLovely Valentine’s bird, Rosey!
ReplyDeleteThe movie is a great idea.
Tiny cat is soooo cute! It’s nice that your hubby has taken tiny cat to work with him!
Can’t wait to see the herd!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Curse you, I have a new gadget to play with! Perfect for my Ten-a-Day projects!
ReplyDeleteTiny cat is adorable and the bird is very sweet too.
Pretty birdie ornament with the perfect frame. I like the added heart buttons and it has turned out a great decoration for Valentine´s day. Cute kitty, must make more.
ReplyDeleteI love your small! The little bird is so sweet and the perfect result for a mental health day (essential and should be available on prescription). I am hoping my kids don't see Tiny Cat or I'll be bombarded with requests for Tiny This and Tiny That! He's so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThese are two great contributions to the Smalls SAL. That little birdie is just so cute, and perfect for a Valentine bird with the two little hearts hanging from his beak.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would say the little knitted kitty also qualifies for the SAL. Why not?
Such an adorable little bird. I love that stitch. He makes the perfect Valentine. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteA cute bird too.
Awe, what an adorable finish for your bird! And the cat, so precious! I can't wait to see the other two you need to make!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love your tiny knitted cat and a sweet finish for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteI swear I commented on this post! Such a lovely finish.The kitty knit is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your beautiful stitched bird and your pretty knitted card. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHowdy, welcome to my blog and thank you so much, Mia~ :D/
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