Today is the last Thursday of the Month, Smalls SAL 2016 Check in Date. If you click HERE, you will find all the wonderful SMALLS created by some awesome Stitchers. This SAL is being held by Heather at Stitching Lotus.
Presenting "April Glooms" Snapper by Bent Creek. When I first saw this, it was an immediate must have. This is exactly what April is like in Central New York. It just doesn't stop raining and the Sun never shines. This was a quick stitch - I reversed the colors in the Umbrella - and by the time I really realized my error, I was sure I would not rip it out. And I think the colors are what makes this SMALL, they are as dark and gloomy as the month.
I have one new WIP to share. It is my March Ornament - The one goal I do like to keep for the year, is the 12 new Christmas Ornaments, and I do not want to get behind.
Enjoy your Day. Fingers Crossed the Sun will shine just a little - but Snow predicted for this weekend - you just never know.
What great stitching! I look forward to seeing how you finish April Glooms. Good start on your Christmas ornaments! Love the fabric that red bird is being stitched on!
ReplyDeleteI like that the umbrella color is dark…your error turned out quite nice. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cardinal is a cute little design. I am not familiar with this designer, must look her up. The red cardinal will look great on the fabric that you selected.
Isn't it great when a project rings true for you personally? April can be so gloomy.
ReplyDeleteI love rainy days. It brings May flowers. Plus I get out of yard work haha. Beautiful finish! I love your cardinal piece.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, the reversed colors on the umbrella helps to emphasize the "gloom"! Great stitching
ReplyDeleteI like the reversed colours too as they give that gloomy feel. Lovely cardinal. So pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteVedrai che il sole arriverà, qui in Italia è già primavera e fa caldo. Bellissimo il tuo ornamento e anche il WIP!!
ReplyDeleteI love the monthly snapper series by Bent Creek. Such funny designs. And your new start looks so nice. I can also always stitch a cardinal :)
ReplyDeleteApril Glooms is so funny! We have grey skies here though no rain today. Your Cardinal is gorgeous1
ReplyDeleteReally like your cardinal design, it's really cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the April Glooms - here on the north coast of B.C. we get a ton of rain and grey skies as well. The cardinal is a nice, bright contrast and will be very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your April Glooms.. perfect for rainy weather!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
so pretty ☼
ReplyDeleteLove your April Gloom stitch. The reversed colors work great!
ReplyDeleteI adore the cardinal. I love cardinals too. I'm going to have to track that pattern down!!
Love your April Gloom stitch. The reversed colors work great!
ReplyDeleteI adore the cardinal. I love cardinals too. I'm going to have to track that pattern down!!
Hi Melinda, it's so cute! I love it! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThe reversed colours give the umbrella a London City Gent look! They all carry rolled-up brollies for our rain showers too.
ReplyDeleteI think the umbrella looks great. I had no idea you switched colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the Smalls SAL!