Gifted Gorgeousness April 2021

 

The Gifted Gorgeousness SAL 2021 is hosted by Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching where you can find all the links to participating blog posts. The format is basically anything connected to the word "gift" is allowed, whether it was a gift TO you or is a gift FROM you.



This month I'm sharing my progress on the lovely Bumblebee which is stitched on 18 ct Aida named "Opal" by Mystic Fabrics and is a gift to a long time friend.

My beloved feline wanted to be in the picture, but I only allowed one paw!  The piece of blue paper is showing the password for this month's challenge posting in my stitchy FaceBook group.  It is coming to life beautifully!

Another update, this time on the Simplicity Vintage kit I received as a gift.

I chose to switch out the 14 ct white Aida that came with it and stitch instead on 18 ct Aida named "Veteris" by Mystic Fabrics so I won't need to stitch the background shading in the pattern.

Not a lot of variety this month, but I've been working on a test stitch that I can't reveal just yet.  Thanks for visiting and please leave a comment or a link to your post!

Until next month...Be Well!!

Slainte Mhuth!! (Much health)

Gifted Gorgeousness March 2021

The Gifted Gorgeousness SAL 2021 is hosted by Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching where you can find all the links to participating blog posts. The format is basically anything connected to the word "gift" is allowed, whether it was a gift TO you or is a gift FROM you.  As this is the first month of my participation, I thought I'd share some of my WIPs (Work In Progress) that meet the criteria.

Bubbly Magic SAL by Highland Murr Blackwork

This lovely blackwork (but done in shades of green) is a gift to my daughter, Avalon.  She is a huge Harry Potter fan and claims membership in House Slytherin, hence the shades of green floss.  I began stitching this on a pre-stretched 6"x 6" 14 ct Aida on April 26, 2020.  

Bumblebee by Gentle Feather on Etsy

This beautifully detailed Bumblebee is stitched on 18 ct Aida named "Opal" by Mystic Fabrics and is a gift to a long time friend of 30+ years.  We met while working together at a credit union in the mid 1980s when we were both in our mid 20's.  We've kept in touch off and on throughout the years, but have reconnected through texting during the pandemic lockdown of 2020.  She resides a couple hours north of Portland out in the country of western Washington.  Stitching started on June 23, 2020.

Simplicity Vintage kit by Dimensions

The classic fashion style of this kit is why I added it to my Amazon wish list.  This is where my bestie and my Prince found it and had it sent to me for my birthday a couple years ago.  I chose to switch out the 14 ct white Aida that came with it and stitch instead on 18 ct Aida named "Veteris" by Mystic Fabrics so I won't need to stitch the background shading in the pattern.  I began stitching on October 6, 2020.

A Lady Named Ella by Ingleside Imaginarium

I haven't started this amazing pattern yet, but I always think of it in the gift category as I contacted a friend who does beading and makes jewelry to assist me in finding the perfect beads.  After discussing it and making decisions on colors, my friend wouldn't let me pay for the beads and gifted them to me instead!!  My plan is to clear a few of my WIPs this year and then begin on this stunning lady!!

So what do you think of my first post for Gifted Gorgeousness 2021?  Leave any comments or suggestions below and share any pics or a link to your post!

Until next month GG2021...Be Well!!

Slainte Mhuth (Much health)

Gifted Gorgeousness 2021

 

Many have benefited from the generosity of our fellow bloggers and needed a chance to show our appreciation for that generousness by doing what we do best - stitching and blogging about it!

a few FAQs -

Q: What is eligible for the Gifted Gorgeousness SAL?

A:

• Any chart/kit which was given to you
• Any chart/kit which you won in a giveaway
• Any chart/kit which you bought using a voucher given to you/won by you
• Anything stitched on fabric received in the above ways
• Anything stitched with floss received in the above ways
• Anything embellished or finished with items received in the above ways
• Anything which is intended as a gift or prize for another person
• Anything else you can somehow shoehorn with word "gift" into!

Q: When do we post?
A: On the 15th of each month. Because (a) there are plenty of end of months SALs already and (b) that's what we did in the first year.


Q: What if I miss a month because I'm busy or don't stitch anything gifted that month?
A; Just pick it up the next month, or the one after, or whenever


Q: How do I join in?
A: Sign up here:  https://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com/p/gifted-gorgeousness-2021-sign-up-page.html

Or just stitch a long with me and post your update as a comment on the current month's post.

Slainte Muth!!  Cheers!