Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Goodbye Winter Cross Stitch and Decor

Oh good bye my sweet winter stitches and winter decor.  It is that time - time put away the winter stitches until they come back again next year. 
Lots of winter stitching was on my buffet along with my favorite blue transferware. Dishes were propped in my Great Aunt's old scale that has always been on this buffet even when she owned both pieces.   Ironstone, and milkglass were scattered about . The main show was the cross stitch though.  I always display my monthly With Thy Needle and Thread's Word Plays and Lizzie Kate Monthly Bits on the buffet. 
Winter Blues by Stitchy Kitty was the newest addition to my winter decor . It is an older design that was gifted to me by my sweet friend, Georgia. I stitched it in pretty blues that I had in my stash.  Below it is a Prairie Schooler snowman mounted on a snowflake ornament from the Dollar Tree. 

Prairie Schooler "Snowy Days" was completed a couple of years ago in brighter colors.
 
 I  made some changes to make a couple of the children look more like my girls. The little blonde on the sled is my youngest daughter; she was always dressed in pink, and everything had to match.  The little girl in mismatched clothes with a pink hat is my oldest.When she was out playing, it was all about playtime not fashion lol. 

On my sofa table was this small that I completed last year called "Snow' . It was a freebie by Istitch Designs
This is Season's Greetings by Little House Needleworks but after seeing my friend, Nancy's stitch, I changed mine to Winter Greetings. 

In the kitchen is a tiered tray that sits beside my corner sink. Lots of snowmen were stacked in the tray. Yes, they are saying goodbye today as well. 


That little snowman cup is the newest addition - a thrift store find. Most of the treasures in the tiered tray are ornaments and salt and pepper shakers. 

Chickens and all things farm related will be replacing these little snowguys. 


I loved my hutch this year. I did not have as much cross stitch on it, but I did have a lot of blue transferware. The top of the hutch which you can see a glimpse never changes; it has old cola crates and advertising tins on it. 

I could not find my usual little runners that I put on each shelf so I used old lace valances.  Little creamers have snowmen and bottle brush trees in them . The old scale has some tiny bottle brush trees in an old soap dish. 

The white platters behind the transferware , the scale and the juicer usually stay on the bottom shelf year round. 

I stitched this little embroidery in 2018. This little guy makes me so happy.  Nope - we do not have snow here. 
 The next 2 shelves have more transferware and snowmen. My sister gifted me the jolly snowman dish on the top shelf. 

Two freebie cross stitch pieces sit on the top shelf. 
The January stitch is a freebie from The Rainbow Gallery and was designed by Erica Michaels. Click here  to see this series.  It was finished on a thrifted metal butter dish with some homespun ruffles  and pretty ribbon from the Dollar Tree. 


The Frosty Stamp was one of my freebies . If you would like to see more of it just click here .  I finished it on a Dollar General stand. I hope to have seasonal pieces for this stand. 

The second shelf has two pieces of cross stitch. This piece by Triology called "Cheer" . I finished it on a rough cut bread board. I stitched it in what I had in my stash at the time.  
I love that little blue ceramic milk jug. Come May it will be decorated with flags. 

The 2nd cross stitch on the shelf was a Christmas gift from my dear friend, Nancy. Nancy stitches the most amazing pieces and her finishing is superb. 

That's my 2021 winter hutch and winter decor. Now it is time for the Valentine decor to come out. 


On a different note, I have another Barnyard Redwork Stitchery completed to add to my bowl of pillows. 


This is Love Moo. I stitched it in DMC 304 on a 5" square of fabric and then whipped it into a little pillow. 

If you would like to stitch it , click on here for the pdf.


Click here to check out Luv Ewe and Luv Chicken

I so appreciate you stopping in to see my little winter displays and hope you come back again . Have a beautiful day. And as always...
Happy stitching, ya'll,
Melisa















 

22 comments:

  1. Such cute snowmen and love all your stitcheries! I decorate with snowmen in January as well..... almost time to tuck them away until next year.

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    1. Thank you so much, Deb. Most of these snowmen were left over from Christmas. It is hard to get rid of it all once Christmas ends. It is hard to put them away but I do look forward to a change. Thank you for visiting

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  2. Love your decorations, so pretty! I don't do much decorating and I don't change them as often when I do. I still have my Christmas decorations up, I'll take them down the first of March. I embroidered the Luv Ewe from last week and made it into a large pincushion. I'm stuffing it now with batting and will show it Sunday on my post. Thanks for the cute embroideries, happy stitching!

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    1. Aah thank you so much Gretchen. I have a bit of Christmas up in some rooms too. I enjoy the lights and colors. I can not wait to see Luv Ewe on Sunday . I am so excited that you stitched it. I am enjoying doing a little bit of redwork. Have a great weekend.

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  3. Melisa!!
    OMG!! I absolutely love this!! I adore all your blue transferware as i have some of it myself...You have it displayed so beautifully! And I also adore all your Winter stitchery! All so cute!! I love your Kitchen Hutch as you always have everything displayed in such a charming manner on it!! We do have snow here...about 2 inches of snow and ice on the ground and a Winter storm coming for next week.....Thanks for all your visits! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Debbie. I used to keep my blue transferware up year round on the hutch and never changed it out. About 2 years ago I decided to start changing it out and I enjoy that process as well. I do enjoy having the transferware out on display though. Stay warm and safe and thank you for visiting. Hugs

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  4. I love that you personalized your kids in your Prairie Schooler stitched piece, what a sweet idea. Your displays are darling, I'm so glad to have found your blog, thank you for sharing.

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    1. Aah thank you so much. I usually stitch from stash and enjoy making changes . Sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn't. Lol. I had a lot of fun stitching that piece especially since it reminds me of my girls. I am so thrilled that you visited me; thank you so much.

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  5. Melisa, I enjoyed revisiting your winter décor before it melts away until next winter. So many adorable and precious winter pieces!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Robin. I have enjoyed these little pieces. I have some ideas on how I want to change out my hutch so I am excited to change the winter pieces out. Have a great weekend. Hugs.

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  6. Your wintry blue decor is so pretty. Bye, snowmen! (We have a loooot of winter left to go here.)

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    1. Aah thank you so much. For the last few days it has been almost shorts weather, but last night it did cool down again. I think we are going to creep back up into the 60's though this weekend. I hope you are staying warm and cozy. Thank you so much for visiting.

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  7. Love your pretties on your buffet table. It’s sad to put them away but it is sweet when we get to display our new pretties. Can’t wait to see that display. You have a blessed day sweetie. ♥️❤️

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    1. Thank you so much, Patti. Usually I wait till the last minute to put things away but seeing all of the pretty Valentine stitches has really motivated me to put my snowmen away. lol Thank you so much for visiting and have a great weekend.

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  8. Charming displays. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

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    1. Aah thank you so much , Jenine. I sure have enjoyed the winter blues and snowmen, but I am so excited to pull out some reds and Valentines.I really appreciate you sweet comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend.

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  9. Such lovely winter displays, Melisa! My family always knows that I'll love anything decorative that is blue and white :) Your transferware is so pretty and looks beautiful mixed in with your stitched pieces. I guess I need to take down my snowmen today, too. I will miss them, but I'm ready to move on to the pinks and reds of Valentine's Day :) Have a great weekend ♥

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    1. Thank you so much, Carol. I have enjoyed the using my transferware with my snowmen.I have a little obsession with the transferware. Lol. I look forward to seeing your Valentine decor and stitches. I am so happy and thankful that you visited me. Have a great week.

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  10. Hello , I discovered your blog recently and fell in love with your WINTER little cushion on your home page, could you give me the name of the designer ? She must have made the other seasons too? Thank you !!!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Corinne. You are so kind . That is Winter Trio by Waxing Moon Designs. I stitched mine all together separating them with just 3 stitches. They were so much fun. Yes , she does have them for all seasons as well. I hope to stitch them in the future.

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  11. Oh be still, my heart! I love the cow! Thank you, so much. I'm going thrifting to find a big bowl or tray and make all of these to put in it! You are energizing my poor sick body and making me stronger and more determined to do these things I love again. Thank you so much! You didn't plan it for me, but the Lord knew I'd be coming around! <3

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    1. Aaah you brought a smile to my day!!! I am so glad that the little cow embroidery touched your heart. I love pulling out these little pillows around this time of the year and I keep them out till fall. I feel so honored and humbled by your kindness. Thank you so much, Susan.

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