I have a Sweet Whale Cross Stitch Hoop to show off today! It is a new project from my friend Mollie’s book – Bundle of Joy!
Mollie Johanson is a super talented stitcher and creator and I’m so excited about her new book, Bundle of Joy! This book is full of the sweetest cross stitch projects that are perfect for your new bundle of joy! There are darling little animals, details, lettering, and fun ways to make them into decor and gifts.
I was so excited to hear about Mollie’s new book, I have a friend expecting a new little one this summer! I decided to stitch up the little whale in the book. Isn’t it fun?!
Sweet Whale Cross Stitch Hoop
The design is stitched on Lori Holt’s 14 count Aida in Breeze. It’s hard to tell in the photos but it’s a pale blue aqua, I think it’s the perfect background for my sweet little whale! I didn’t stitch the background of the whale, but I did add some little waves around the hoop.
I added fabric around the outer hoop to give it another pop of color! I used a bit of the gingham from my next fabric collection, Daisy Fields. There is also cute pom pom trim around the edge. Because pom poms make everything more fun!
Take a look at some of the other fun projects in the book! I love the way Mollie shows you how to personalize the projects with lettering. Wouldn’t this be a great baby gift or birth announcement?
You can also turn the stitching into a sewing project – look at this little ducky!
There are all sorts of amazing people sharing about Bundle of Joy this week! Take a look at the schedule and visit some of the other creators!
- July 11 – Mollie Johanson blog.molliejohanson.com
- July 12 – Clare Albans https://hellohooray.com
- July 13 – Aimee Ray http://littledeartracks.blogspot.com
- July 14 – Bev McCullough Sweet Whale Cross Stitch Hoop HERE! :)
- July 14 – Camille Ipsen www.instagram.com/notsomodernmillie
- July 15 – Jess Swaimvhttp://stitchxtocontinue.com
- July 16 – Danielle Webb https://sprinklesofzeal.com
- July 16 – Mollie Johanson blog.molliejohanson.com
I would stitch the little owl from the cover!!
I would stitch the whale for the front of a hoodie.
I’d have to make that whale too! It’s so cute!
I will be stitching that cute little whale.
I would do the whale or dinosaur for my 4 month old grandson.
I would like to do something for a girl with her name, like the dinosaur. They are all so perfect for baby gifts!
I always have a cross stitch project for working on in the evening. Right now I’m looking for cute designs for the new grandbaby.
My hairdresser is having a baby in october..and I will stitch something as soon as I know boy or girl and her color choices for the room..too soon to pick. But I love personaliziing..looks awesome
I would stitch the little blue whale.
I would stitch that sweet owl for my daughter’s room.
Oh I would make that sweet little whale for Grand daughter #4 who lives on Nantucket!
I’d use the alphabet to make door hangers to pop in the gifts for newly named arrivals, starting with ‘Audrey’ !
Owls are my favorite and I would start with that one! Thanks!
All these critters are just too cute – it would be hard to settle on one! I’d probably start with a border, and see who pops in to fill it. My great-grandbabies would love any of them.
I would stitch the Baby yoda for my grandkids. They love him
Such cute designs! I would stitch something to coordinate with a baby quilt that it is at the long arm quilter now. We have a new baby girl as of July 8th
The owl for myself because I love anything OWL!
I would stitch the owl on the cover or the duck.
I love the little dinosaur.
Love the little bear on the cover! I would add the name right below it. He’s so cute!
Owl for my daughter and the whales for my sons. I also love the trail of leaves! Sew many projects, sew little time!!!!
I would love to create that cute little dinosaur with my grandbaby Hannah’s name. These projects are absolutely adorable!
I would love to have this beautiful new book! We hope to be adding to our brood so this would be a perfect chance to commemorate our little ones!
The dinosaur is perfect for my dinosaur-loving grandson. I think these would be welcomed shower gifts for expectant friends and family. Many thanks.
There’s a lot I could do with this precious book!!! I have 2 great-nieces one love’s owls and the other love’s ducks, one of my coworkers is having a boy in a couple of months so I could do his birth announcement also I’m crotcheting a bassinet/baby Moses and a blanket I would love to stitch the blue whale appliqués to saw them in.
I love them all! I’d make something extra special for my granddaughter!!!
We love these animal cross stitching designs! I will be stitching them on handmade clothing for my 1st great grand son! Thank you so much!
Ooooh! I would stitch the owl for my grown daughter, the whale for my little grandson. Make them into wall hangings or pillows. I have a large family … 6 grown children, 14 grandchildren ( 11 are grown) and 4 great-granddaughters ( ages 3 -7 ) so I would be busy.
I would stitch the dinosaur for my nephew and the blue whale for my special needs daughter,
I’d have to make the whale and owl for my daughter, she’s 12, but would still love it!
I’m wondering if any of these designs could translate into intarsia knitting. I’ve done it with other cross stitch charts, but it takes a little work. Regardless, these designs are adorable.
I really like the personalization possibilities! I think I would work up 1 for each of my grandsons. Such fun designs!
Hi, I’d like to do the whale for my Grandsons!
Thanks for sharing a neat Giveaway!
Love the whale, so cute! Would stitch that for my youngest niece on a high count fabric to turn into a keychain for her backpack
I would do the sweet little duck for my new granddaughter I am expecting in October!
I really like the little duck but I think that I would make more than one. They are so cute.
I’d make the whale for my Mom!
I would make the whale for my Mom♥️
I am making an elephant-themed bedroom for my new grandson, so I will stitch something for him!
I love the owl. So many cute projects
I love the little whale
Definitely the little whale for a baby due in November. It’s so cute!! Thanks Bev.
The little whale is so cute, I think it would look great stitched on a bathing suit cover up for my granddaughter!!
I would make the dinosaur for my little grandson.
I love all of the projects pictured. I especially like the whale and the little owl on the cover of the book. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Hi Donna! You are the winner of the giveaway! Congratulations!
I would make them all for my grand children starting with the cute whale.
These would make an adorable baby quilt. I would stitch the whale for me to put in my bathroom because he looks so happy. Thank you for all you do for us.
I love the whale! It will match the quilt I made for my soon to come great nephew!!!
I would gift this book to my niece in Tennessee who is learning needlepoint and embroidery. I think she would love it!
Anything in the front cover would be great my grandson’s love all animals.
Oh just seeing your little whale project makes me want to make one! So darling and with babies coming in the family…. I’m daydreaming!
Oh, I missed it. I was just to apply but then saw the last date. Anyways, I liked the whale so much, it is just so cute.