I have a little secret: About 1/3 of the way into beading “Celtic Spring,” I decided that I was tired of beading and wanted to actually cross stitch. As a result, I put Mae aside a few days ago and started a little something so I could get a quick happy dance fix and mark another item off my 25 Projects Challenge list!
I chose Ursula Michael’s “2006 Snowman” from last year’s JCS ornament edition. I started him last weekend during “The Blizzard of ‘07,” so he quickly came to represent the way that March roared into Iowa this year. However, as I was stitching him I also remembered how my niece and I built a snowman from the resulting 15 inches of snow, so he is also representing the ideal version of what our snowman was supposed to look like.
And speaking of my niece… Sunday is her 7th birthday so I decided I am going to finish this little guy into a little flat-fold for her present. I hope she likes it… 
Outi says:
What a cutie, I am sure your niece will love it!
8 March 2007 at 03:44
Dacee says:
I’m sure your niece will love the snowman!! She’s so lucky to have such a crafty aunt who does things with her. Hope she has a very happy birthday!
8 March 2007 at 07:43
sharon says:
Too cute-your nieice will love it!
8 March 2007 at 08:46
Shannon L. says:
Your niece will love it ! Your fabric choice is really great with the colours in that piece
Congrats !
8 March 2007 at 15:03
Kendra says:
What a cute little snowman!
And another March birthday…this time it’s the same as mine! March 11th is a good day.
8 March 2007 at 18:53
Sue says:
Very cute finish, he’ll look adorable done up as a flatfold.
8 March 2007 at 19:16
Claudia W says:
What a cute little snowman! So much personality! And it is such an appropriate gift for your niece.
8 March 2007 at 20:23
Mary says:
The snowman came out great. I love the material color.
Mary
12 March 2007 at 22:14