Hey, ya'll. I hope you are doing well. I have an itty bitty free Halloween design and when I say itty bitty, I mean teensy tiny. Lol This is "Big Jack and Little Jaxs".
I began this little design by wanting use this tiny piece of 14 count Aida. You know I have to use every scrap if possible.
I was working on another Halloween stitch and decided to use the jack o' lanterns in that piece to create a little ornament .
This little stitch measures 18 W x 25 H. See! I did say little. On 14 count Aida that would be 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" .
I stitched mine on coffee/ tea dyed aida using DMC floss. Big Ole Jack sits in a cauldron waiting to be boiled with the twin little jaxs. He doesn't seem to have a care in the world.
I decided to finish this stitch as a round ornament which can hang on the tree or on a basket or really anywhere.This was a very thrifty finish. I finished the stitch on foam board covered with scrap batting. I then cut 2 circles from a piece of cardboard and wrapped the orange and black polka dot fabric from Walmart for the background piece. The ruffle , bow , and twisted fabric cording is from a pair of gingham pants that I have ripped up for finishing.
I hope to add a little bitty pumpkin embellishment to the bow in the future, but for right now it looks fine.
If you are interested in this chart, just click here for the pdf.
It is a super quick stitch and would be cute as a fob as well.
I would love to see your stitch. Please use #pinkernpunkinquilting on instagram, using the hashtag gives me a better opportunity to see your stitching . You can also direct message me as well. My Instagram has not been very cooperative lately on allowing me to post or comment, but I can receive and send direct messages. Have a lovely day of stitching,
Melisa
Melisa,
ReplyDeleteThis is just darling!! I so wish I was able to see better to do this type of stitchery.....Thanks for sharing!!
Hugs,
Deb
Aah thank you, Debbie. I have gotten back into stitching about 3 years ago and it has been a fun activity. I really like adding stitched pieces to my home decor. Thank you for visiting. Hugs, Melisa
DeleteWhat a sweet tiny little stitch...do you stitch these really smalls in hand or use a tiny hoop ? I have some Aida scraps just waiting for a project like this !
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Joan. I stitch them in hand. Sometimes they are a challenge, but the quilter in me will not allow me to get rid of the smallest scrap of fabric. Lol. Hugs, Melisa
DeleteSuch a cutie!!Thank you, Melisa! I don't stitch very much Halloween anymore as my dad passed on Halloween 2014. I do hope to get back at least a little of my love for the holiday one of these years :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry, Carol. I completely understand why the Halloween stitching is not in your heart anymore but there is plenty of other seasonal stitching. I always love seeing your Christmas ornaments and can not wait to see your tree each year. Hugs, Melisa
DeleteMe again...I just have to tell you that Joe bought me the black Halloween truck that you have...Dollar general, right??? I have it now in my Kitchen hutch which I just decorated yesterday....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
Oh yah!, Debbie I can not wait to see it. I am always on the look out for truck decor. Trucks and campers are my newest obsession. Hugs, Melisa
DeleteSweet little stitch!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Robin. It is so tiny and I was so happy to use up that scrap fabric staring at me. Lol. Happy stitching
ReplyDeleteThank you so much so delighted with the patterns
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so very kind. Thank you so much. I hope that you enjoy this little design. Happy stitching.
Delete