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Well isn't this embarrassing! I am apparently too used to posting at the end of the month that I completely forgot the first check-in for the Smalls SAL is NOT actually at the end of the month, oops! I suppose it worked out in the end as I didn't finish stitching until yesterday. :)
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I guess it might be obvious it's not a cupcake now. This was a very happy little stitch, and one of those that magically come to life when the miles of backstitching go on. I did make a few changes: I did not add the second chimney, nor the majority of the French knots. Nothing against French knots, but they just looked odd on this piece. I also left off the "Thinking of You" sentiment and all the random blue dots which I think are supposed to be raindrops. I didn't want raindrops, thank you very much.
- Cross Stitch Greetings #911 "Birdhouse", a kit by Design Works Crafts
- Designer: Joan Elliot
- 2-over-1 on white 18-count Aida.
- Finished size: approximately 3.5" x 5.5" (~9cm x 14cm).
- Started: January 8, finished January 30, 16 hours.
The floss supplied was not so great. It tangled very easily and when trying to untangle, it would break! This was incredibly frustrating. It also is a bit larger than I expected! I think for the next Smalls, I should go Smaller.
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Here is what it will look like in the card. I was puzzled as to what the recipient could do with the stitching afterwards. What could be done with it and still be sent as a card? Solution(?): I have a very thin magnet (think of those that come stuck on things as advertising) that should work to attach to the back. It won't be able to hold much but would look nice on their fridge or filing cabinet... maybe? I might be the only goofball who loves magnets all over everything. Any other ideas out there? It has to be very, very flat.
Okay, that's all I have this time~ I shall endeavor to remember the SAL date is not the end of the month next time haha~
