Wednesday, 29 January 2014

My first posting for the Smalls SAL

What was last year's Ornament SAL has become this year's Smalls SAL and I'm so glad to be a part of it once more. I gave you an early peek at one of my small finishes on a previous post but I have since completed the final finishing on it.


The Primitive Apple Spicy Winter Tea is a freebie pattern which can be found here. I finished this one up as a small pillow using crushed walnut shells for the filling along with a healthy dose of some Pumpkin Spice potpourri. It smells wonderful!

 The Little Stitcher Give Love is also a freebie pattern which is found here. Another quick stitch but so effective when finished.

I also complete one of Threadwork Primitives Valentine freebies, found here. 

I stitched my own and my husband's initials.The original date on the design is 1856 and I know that makes the finished product look more primitive but I chose to change this to the year of our wedding.
I haven't decided how to finish this stitch yet but hopefully by next month's post I'll have the final finishing completed in addition to some new smalls.
Speaking of Threadwork Primitives, I took one of my completed stitches of Nan's from last year and finished it up as another small for my Valentine decor. I could have used a little more fill in this one but I ran short so it will have to do.

Here are my bowls of Valentine pillows.


I seem to have plenty for now but there are so many wonderful Valentine freebies out there! 
I've already decided on a small for next month's post so now I'm off to pull fabric and floss.
Posted by Lynn at 07:00
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23 comments:

  1. Angela29 January 2014 at 07:51

    I love them all Lynn! Wonderful smalls finishes :)

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  2. Mii Stitch29 January 2014 at 08:10

    Wow, this is a great collection of Valentine's finishes!! They all look fabulous, well done!!

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  3. Gabi29 January 2014 at 08:12

    Hi, your small finishes are wonderful! Well done!

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  4. Anne29 January 2014 at 08:47

    Wonderful smalls Lynn! I really like the Spicy winter tea and how clever to add some pumpkin spice to it! Your Valentine finishes are so sweet and look great in your bowls! Hugs

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  5. Magiczny Świat Krzyżyków29 January 2014 at 08:55

    Beautiful Valentine projects.

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  6. Robin in Virginia29 January 2014 at 08:57

    What a wonderful collection of Valentine smalls you have created! Congratulations on your spicy winter tea finish!

    Robin in Virginia

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  7. Anonymous29 January 2014 at 09:20

    What beautiful finishes! Thanks for the links to the freebies....my to-do list has just gotten a bit longer! :)

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  8. Vickie29 January 2014 at 09:51

    Great finishes and displays Lynn.

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  9. CalamityJr29 January 2014 at 10:36

    What wonderful finishes! With all the SALs and challenges to spend less, I have often wondered what would happen if a stitcher were to try stitching just freebies for awhile. This post shows that it could be done without sacrificing even a tiny bit of beauty. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

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  10. Friendship Crossing29 January 2014 at 11:01

    Hi! I just found your blog through blog hopping and have to say I LOVE all of your Valentine pillows ~ they are just darling!
    Valentine's Day has special meaning for me as it's our anniversary and I love to decorate for it too!
    Stop over for a visit sometime!

    Tanya

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  11. Dani - tkdchick29 January 2014 at 11:12

    Great smalls Lynn! Your bowl looks awesome!

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  12. Julie29 January 2014 at 12:03

    Hubby and I have the threadwork freebie hanging on our bedpost. I gave it him for valentines last year.bit has our initials on and the year we met.
    Your smalls all look so beautiful, what a nice bowl full.

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  13. Carol29 January 2014 at 13:16

    Such pretty finishes, Lynn! And I love your bowl of Valentine's smalls. I guess it's about time to get mine out, too--they always bring a smile :)

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  14. Chris29 January 2014 at 13:42

    Such lovely finishes. Your Valentine Bowl of smalls is FABULOUS!!!

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  15. P.J.29 January 2014 at 19:25

    Beautiful bowlful of love!

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  16. Dirty Martini Queen29 January 2014 at 19:32

    Just so pretty!
    Donna

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  17. Judy S.29 January 2014 at 22:37

    Love them all, Lynn. I am crazy about anything with hearts!

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  18. Andrea31 January 2014 at 12:29

    A wonderful display of smalls in your basket. Lovely finishes.

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  19. Emma/Itzy31 January 2014 at 14:37

    Gorgeous finishes!

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  20. Brigitte4 February 2014 at 02:34

    Love, love, love your two bowls with the Valentine smalls. All of them are so nicely finished and it's so great to see them all together.Since I saw such a wooden bowl like yours on sveral blogs I have been looking for one myself but now luck so far. I think they look wonderful with stitched pieces in them.

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  21. Bekca5 February 2014 at 13:18

    I love how you decorate your home with seasonal bowls Lynn, they look wonderful!

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  22. Tatkis9 February 2014 at 08:00

    So many lovely Valentine finishes! Well done!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  23. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname11 February 2014 at 14:33

    What a lovely themed basket of seasonal goodies!

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