Snowman 1869 Crock- A Winter Freebie

Brrrr! Baby, it is  cold day . Come on in, snowbunnies ; it is a  perfect day  to sit and  stitch the day away.  Please excuse me if I stay in my jammies  for they are so warm and snuggly. My most recent little finish is Snowman  1869 Crock. 

Do you recognize the little guy? It is Baby Flake from my Flurry & Flakes SAL .😀☃ You may remember him in The Family Portrait embroidery. 

Baby Flake always looks so inquisitive doesn't he?  He loves his little buddy especially Flurry which is one of the cardinals.

 One of the little cardinals was   in the Winter  1869 Crock which I posted on November 11, 2022. 

I often get asked why the date 1869. Well that is a nod at one of my ancestors. I always put something in my stitches that reminds me of them. In fact, I love to stitch cardinals this time of the year, in memory of my Nanny.  

As far as the date , you could certainly change it to a date that is near and dear  to your heart.  

This crock is a small just measuring 56 x 52 and on 14 count aida that would bring it to about 4" x 3  3/4".  I used 9 DMC floss colors including 840, 3371, blanc, 221, 301, 930, 895, 353, and  898. 

If you are interested in stitching  Snowman 1869 Crock   ,grab the images below. Many of ya'll know but I always encourage you to read my little disclaimer and note about getting my charts. 

NOTE: Normally I have been able to create links to the charts and instructions which were in JPG form. For some reason, recent updates on Google Docs. has prevented me from doing that and I am not able to create a pdf without having to deal with storage issues.  Many dear stitchers say they right click, save the image and then print.  I think some have copied and pasted it to a Word document that they can print off as well. I hope you are able to find a way to enjoy this chart. You will have to click each page to save. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding and for all of the helpful tips and ideas. 

I stitch my little designs for fun and to decorate my home. I feel very blessed by this community and love sharing my little charts, but I am not a professional designer. And I do not have professional software. Thank you for understanding . I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.

After finishing my crock into a little pin pillow , I decided it needed a little something special - perhaps some trim. I am certainly no expert, but I thought I would show you how I added some yarn trim. I purchased the yarn at the Goodwill for $1.00. I took several strands of yarn  and twisted them. 

I tacked the twist in place with pins as I whip stitched the yarn cording down. I then continued, twisting and stitching with like colored thread.  There are many stitchers who have great tutorials on  Youtube on how to add cording the right way- this is just the quick way I did it.  

 I  have a little matching embroidery too. It would look so cute as an ornament or pin pillow or whatever your heart desires. So if you are interested, grab that image as well.  

I embroidered Baby Flake in DMC 498 using a stem stitch. After embroidering the little guy, I trimmed the block to 4 1/2" x 5 1/4" .  I then added a wee border to it. 

I cut  2 - 1 1/2" x 5 1/4" red strips and using a 1/4" seam allowance sewed to each side. 

I cut 2 - 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" red strips and sewed to the top and bottom of the block. 

Have you seen my other crocks? Well if you haven't, just click on the links and pop right over to the previous post. You might find one that strikes your fancy for a holiday or seasonal stitch.   

 

  Fall 1869 Crock , Ewe Have My Heart 1869 Crock  ,  1776 Crock ,   Spring Chick 1869 Crock , Bee Skep 1869 Crock, Winter  1869 Crock

Well I certainly appreciate you taking the time to stop by for a visit. I hope to make some progress several projects including a quilt.  May your day be a bright and productive day as well.  

As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

When a cardinal appears in your yard, it is a visitor from heaven. 

Hugs and Stitches and Warm Winter Wishes !!!🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  . Love and miss you., Amo ❤❤

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