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Monday, January 12, 2015

Itty Bitty Mill Hill Stitchy's

A finish and a start to share with you all today. Both are from Mill Hill’s little kits that are on perforated paper.
I’ve been asked before why I do these simple little kits and like them so much. It’s  a good question and so I will revist it. I LOVE these little guys because they are a quick (2-3 night at most) activity to get a quick finish. They are super cute, colorful, and have lots of fun beads. With about a 50/50 split between stitches and beads I find  them to be quite satisfying in terms of look (when finished) and journey to the finish. Also, I do not have many projects with beads and would hate to start losing my technique with them so I like doing the bead parts the most.
The other big reason I love these is they are easy. Sometimes when I’m not feeling good, really tired or just not in the mood for any of WIPs then these little kits always satisfy without taking up all my brain strength.
This is Witches Hat all done up except for cutting out and backing:



And this is the start of Caterpillar:

I’ve been trying to work on Dragons every couple of days. As it’s just filling in the white, cream and light yellow areas it’s fast but easily boring so I tend to do a little of it and then switch to something else for the rest of the night. It’s working so far and I’m about 2/3 of the way done the page already!

Amazing, so far I’ve not spent anything which is good news for Stitch From Stash. I’m going to try and get through the whole month. Should be able to as I still have items I ordered coming to me in the mail. I find that getting them in the mail is as exciting as having placed the order. So it’s like two days of buying but only paying once. LOL!

Happy Stitching!
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34 comments:

  1. RuthJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful -- love those Mill Hill sparkles!

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  2. IreneJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I like their little kits too and ordered some last year. I'm hoping they will come soon.

    Love the witches hat!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    love the hat

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  4. Cindy's StitchingJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    I like quick projects to. Really pretty

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  5. VickieJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    I love Mill Hill kits!!! Such a great job!!!

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  6. LindaJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Pretty finish and start Mel. Those kits are really cute but I don't do beads.

    Linda

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  7. TiffstitchJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful! I love these little kits too.

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  8. HeatherJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Those are cute I love the colors on the hat!

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  9. Olna Jenn SmithJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    I love Mill Hill too. I'm doing the Smalls SAL this year too, and I'm focusing mainly on Mill Hill. I'd be doing entirely Mill Hill but I can't find some kits I am SURE I had! Normally I'd buy them again, but now ... I'd hate to spend my budget (now that I actually have one!) and then find them. So I have some other small little projects on linen too.

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  10. BluJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Witches Hat is so sparkly and pretty! I look forward to seeing Caterpillar finished.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    the witches hat is soo cute!! What do you do with all of them

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  12. Clare-AimetuJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Oh lovely, beaded work always looks so special

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  13. RachelJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    The Witches hat is beautiful and so bright. Looking forward to seeing Caterpillar completed. :)

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  14. SarahJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    These are super cute!

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  15. JenJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Those are so cute, love the hat

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  16. Mii StitchJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Witches Hat is just so colourful & bright, this is why I really love working on Halloween designs :)
    Looking forward to see the caterpillar finished :)

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  17. D1-D2January 13, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I've always wanted to get these kits. I bought one for my sister to try cross stitch and it looked like fun. I just haven't found a kit that speaks to me yet.

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  18. rosey175January 13, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Fun bead work projects! Especially like the colors in the hat. Beading needles are not exactly my friend though, ahaha.

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  19. CJJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    The projects are so cute. TFS.

    As for me and SFS, well that is another story. So glad I am in.

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  20. Caitlin DJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Such a cute project! I love the detail the beads give it.

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  21. Leonore WintererJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    You made me fall in love with those Mill HIll kits, so it's entirely your fault if I end up buying some! Great job on not spending anything yet, though :)

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  22. BrigitteJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    These little projects are so lovely, and absolutely great for stitching in between huge projects.
    Have fun with your new stash.

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  23. MalindaJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    So cute! I have been wanting to stitch one of these little guys. I feel a bit intimidated by beads. Nice work!

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  24. LorettaJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    I love stitching MH kits, too.

    The Witches Hat is so cute - love the colours. Can't wait to see the completed Catepillar.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Love the witch's hat - so bright and colourful

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  26. Lisa DunnJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Oh, they are so cute!!!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I love them too for traveling and also when I am tired but still want to stitch.

    quietgirl255

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  28. SusanJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Those little kits are the best! I don't have anymore in my stash but I do have a bunch of the village houses. Do love the colors in the witches hat.

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  29. KateJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Nice, quick finishes can help motivate work on larger pieces too.
    They look fabulous.

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  30. LynJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I love your projects. I have done some beading bur not near what you have. I love it too!

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  31. Dani - tkdchickJanuary 22, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Your witches hat looks great! Congrats on the finish!

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  32. SharonJanuary 22, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    What cute stitch! I love Mill Hills too. The beads just make those designs pop! I also love the colors they choose - they're just so cheerful.

    I also like the way that your mind works as far as getting two "giddy" days for the price of one! :)

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  33. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    I love these beaded beauties too! The hat is just great.

    And yes, I get excited twice over online shopping.

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  34. Alyssa FJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I LOVE that witches hat pattern! The Mill Hill kits are always fun to do.

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