Two posts in one day. Aaah why not! Besides I just was just itching to show you my newest Christmas ornament.
It is a very simple and quick stitch called "Itty Bitty Gingerbread House" . This is a wee stitch with a design size of 32 x 32. I stitched mine on 14 count aida that I coffee/ tea dyed myself which brought it to a size of 2 1/4" squared.
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5 DMC colors were used in this stitch which included DMC: 347, 436, 610, 3347, blanc.
I rummaged through my quilt room to find some cheery red fabrics to finish my stitch with . The red checked shirt was perfect for finishing and you never can go wrong with red polka dots. 😀❤
I cut several pieces of cardboard to finish my stitch on. The stitch was finished on 2 1/2" batting covered piece of cardboard. The other finishing boards measure 3" and 4" .
I cut the fabrics slightly larger than the finishing boards and laced them . Using Alene's Tacky glue, I attached the pom pom trim to the back of the stitched piece. I then layered the pieces glued them using Alene's Tacky glue.
If you are interested in the measurements of all of the items I used, I have included them below. My advice is to measure your piece and then decide what size finishing boards you want to use based on your stitch.
FINISHING RECIPE:
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" red checked fabric for fabric covered board
Cut 2 - 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" red polka dot fabric ( one for front, one for back)
15" pom pom trim ( a generous amount)
9 " hanging ribbon
13" ribbon for bow
Mat boards 2 1/2" 3' 4"
button for bow
Alene's Tacky glue
Thread for lacing and tying off ribbon
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If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
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As always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Sugar and spice is always nice. "
Gingerbread Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵
Having stitched quite a few of your cross-stitch freebies myself, I hope you know how much your wonderful designs are appreciated by many! With the Packers leading the Titans at half-time - this day is going well. :) Love from WI
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday , sweet friend. Eeeh your team is winning. I hope the game is an exciting one. I am so very touched by your warm compliment. Your sweet visit and kindness gives me so much encouragement. I wish you a wonderful rest of the evening. Hugs and and love.
DeleteWhat a pretty little gingerbread house! You are a wonder. I see your designs stitched up here and there as I wander around the internet, and that you give of your talent so freely is really grand! Thank you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Elaine; you are the sweetest! It was a super simple stitch but fun to work on. I am so touched that so many have stitched my humble designs. I would have never dreamed in a million years of such. I just feel so blessed . Have a great evening and happy quilting. Hugs
DeleteOh Melisa, it's adorable - I love gingerbread anything. LOL Of course, it's adorable it's a Melisa Design. Big Hugs dear friend. Did you see me sitting in the front row with my popcorn? LOL
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LOL I did! Hee! Hee! I had treats for us to eat as well. LOL. Thank you so much, dear Darlene. It was a super simple stitch but it will look adorbs on my tree this year. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs
DeleteGingerbread Houses just make you think of Christmas. Yours is so very sweet. I have been slowly stitching on some Christmas Cross Stitch. You can never start too early.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right; it is never too early for Christmas stitching. I hope to stitch a few in these next few weeks. I hope you enjoy your Christmas stitching. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteOh! What a sweet little gingerbread house! So cute! And the next one is looking very fun, too. Thank you so much. Aargh!! 92 days?! Boy, that got me. I am working on Christmas now, too. It's going to be a bit simple this year in our house. I spent a good long while outside weeding today and the "weeding muscles" are screaming tonight. LOL Looks like you are getting lots done.
ReplyDeleteGood evening, dear Ginny. Thank you so much for the sweet compliment on my new gingerbread house. I am glad to get this little ornament completed and move on to the next one. This time of the year seems to fly by doesn't it? It will be time to put up the tree in no time. Are you making ornaments for presents? Sounds like you need a good soak in the tub and then rest after a long days work. Calgon take me away. LOL Do you remember those commercials. I was not able to work in my greenhouse today. Perhaps later this week. Have a great evening, Ginny. Hugs.
DeleteAnother awesome stitch. I'm not into Christmas yet. I put out some of my Halloween today. Trying to get ahead. I put up a black tree I found. I hope to make some ornaments for it before next year. I really love to decorate this time of year. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love Halloween too. How exciting that you have a black tree. I have always wanted one for Halloween. I did get a small Dollar Tree Halloween tree that I can put wee ornaments on. Have fun decorating for Halloween. I bet your ornaments will be as cute as can be, Joy. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteCute, cute, cute, I love that you cut your red gingham on the diagonal! And you are so right you can't go wrong with polka dots!!
ReplyDeleteUsing the gingham on the diagonal made it a lot easier and less worrisome about lining the checks up. Thank you so much Vicki for the sweet compliment. I hope you had a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteIt's darling Melisa! That tree is just gorgeous, and your home looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Linda. It has been awhile since I have had the gingerbread decor out so I think it will be fun to pull it out come time. I am not sure if I will use the same tree. I may downsize. It will make it a lot easier, but plans could change. LOL. Hugs.
Deletei love, love, love this gingerbread house. it is so adorable. thank you so much Melisa. i can't wait for the next little cross stitch piece with the little gingerbread man. you are so gracious. thank you Melisa for another beautiful Christmas ornament to display on my tree. have a wonderful, blessed day my friend. love and hugs are on the way to you. by the way, your ornament Christmas tree is the best.
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I am so excited that you like this wee ornament, Debra. It was super simple but a fun one to stitch. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I made most of the ornaments on the gingerbread tree out of coke boxes. I just cut little gingerbread men out and painted them. It was a cheap tree to decorate. LOL. Have a great day. Hugs and love.
DeleteJust one word.... ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteAaaw you are the sweetest Meari. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteThis new gingerbread house Christmas decoration is perfect, Melissa!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Kisses
Aaah you are so very welcome and thank you Isabel for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteSuch a cute embroidery Melissa! Thank you for this first Christmas gift, I will have to make this one for sure!
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Aaah I am so honored, Diana. I hope you enjoy every stitch in this simple little stitch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Have a blessed and beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteNO to Christmas....YET. LOL. Oh Melisa, how ami I ever to keep up?
ReplyDeleteLOL . This is my 1st fully finished ornament for the year. I have been embracing the seasons that we are in here lately. I look forward to seeing what you have been working on. Hugs.
DeleteVery, very cute! Such a nice way to finish off a that stitchery.
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