Santa Elephants - Cross Stitch

[bk_forever]

Elephant Santas in Cross Stitch



These Elephant Santas were a bit fiddly to stitch because of colour changes, but I've stitched them all twice, as Christmas cards for my sister and a friend of Mum's, both of whom are elephant fanatics. There are actually ten in the set, but the others have all been sent over the previous few years, so the ones here are just the last six I needed to stitch to complete two sets.. As with the Tartan Santas, they're stitched on 18 count aida with one strand of thread. These photos are close-ups and are bigger than the actual size - each one is only 5cm tall and at most 5cm wide (Santa with his list is just 3.5cm wide).



























































































































































































I think they're cute!

Comments

[jsks.livejournal.com]

Adorable.

[bk_forever]

They are, aren't they. I loved the designs, I would never have thought of elephants in Santa outfits, but somehow it works.

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

I butting in on anothers post, but jsks is so right! They are adorable and these elephants are just perfect in the Santa outfits. I would love to see the others you listed below if you stitch them! These are my favorite cross-stiches you've done, I think, but they are all good. :D

[bk_forever]

Don't know if I'll stitch the other four again just yet - I'd have to get some more fabric. I already had the fabric cut out for the ones here, so all I had to do was stitch.

They are good though, just fiddly because they're so small. Which one is your favourite?

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Oh! How do I pick a favorite?!!! I love them all! Well since I can't pick just one, I will try to give you my top two.

The first one has a lot of pretty colors, the presents, but I sort of like the 4th one where he is holding his santa bag in front of him. I think that is a santa bag?

The one that made me giggle the first time I saw it is #3! I love the elephant with his funny trunk drinking out of a glass. So cute! The wreath one and the bag over his shoulder is so cute too!...oh crap I give up! lol! If you send me a card @ christmas, which you don't have to...Just surprise me! lol!

I guess it would be #3 or 4. :D

[bk_forever]

Hmmmm, guess you'll have to wait and see ;)

The fourth one is Santa Elephant holding someone's Christmas Wish letter, or possibly the list of who's been naughty or nice, lol!

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Oh ok! Thank you, I couldn't figure it out. So cute! :D

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
I know I will love any one of them. :D

Edited: Silly me, I answered your post twice, I mean in reply to one part and then the other. I got confused. What's new huh? lol!

[bk_forever]

Lol! Well, I wrote one reply then had to edit it to answer the other part, so we're both doing it!

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

LOL! Don't be like me!!! *evil grin*

[aviv-b.livejournal.com]

Those are fantastic! I have a friend who loves elephants - I'd so love to find her something like that for Christmas.

[bk_forever]

Thanks!

If you'd like, I'll stitch you one for her and send it to you. They don't take long to stitch as they're so tiny. Just pick one. There are also Elephant Santa on ice skates, one putting baubles on a Christmas tree, one halfway out of a chimney, and one behind a table with a roast turkey on it.

[aviv-b.livejournal.com]

OMG! That's so sweet - but not necessary. I was just letting you know how nice they are!

[bk_forever]

Well, if you change your mind, the offer's open as long as you give me some time before Christmas. I like stitching them and I'm already making plans to stitch a few more later this year.

Glad you like them though!

[too-beauty.livejournal.com]

that's so cute!!!! I really envy your skills!

[bk_forever]

Thank you =)

It's really quite easy - the holes are already there, I just have to follow the pattern!

[analineblue.livejournal.com]

Totally adorable. You're right--somehow the elephants work! :D

[bk_forever]

Thanks! It's weird, but they somehow look right as Santas. It makes me wonder what else would work. I've seen a cute Meerkat in a Santa hat, and teddy Santas. I'd love to stitch a cow in a Santa hat, because I have a friend who's completely nuts asbout cows, but I haven't found one yet.

[analineblue.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know, I completely agree! I bet there are santa!cow patterns to be found somewhere, too. ^_~ And I'm sure they'd work just as well! :D

[bk_forever]

If I can't find one, I'll just have to stitch one of the cow designs I've got and stick a santa hat on it!

[toshiani007.livejournal.com]

Qué lindos!!! So cute, loved them!!!
Hugs!!!

[bk_forever]

Thank you =)

I love stitching cute things!

[angelsphonebox.livejournal.com]

Those are fantastic! Super cute and your stitching is so tidy! So happy to see some of your other amazing skills! :D

[bk_forever]

Thank you! It's a lot easier to be tidy when only stitching with one strand.... Lol! With two strands, I'm not so neat!

I must admit, small designs appeal to me as they're quick to do, but I have so many designs queueing up that I want to stitch and there just aren't enough hours in the day.

[sassysailorgirl.livejournal.com]

The cute! It's lethal. ;p

[bk_forever]

Heeeee! *revives you*

Cute things just appeal to me - I have terminal fluff.

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Soooooooooo cute!!! I really love these! Good job! You make such wonderful stuff. :D

Thanks I really needed this right now. I know that makes no sense. I just have been having a difficult couple of days. So sorry I have not posted to you. I will try tomorrow.

Oh! Tomorrow is our anniversary, Michael and I have been married 14 years! Amazing! We haven't killed each other yet! LOL! Just kidding! Well actually it is today because it is almost 2 in the morning right now. We were married June 20th, 1998. You know I almost forgot with so much going on, well I remembered some days back then forgot untill just now when Michael told me. *hangs head* ...usually it is the men who forget. LOL! He told me he loved me, :*) ...he tells me everyday too. Not many men that do that! Drives me crazy sometimes, but then I remember how lucky I am to have a guy like him. Some guys never tell their wives they love them or appreciate them. It seems so important to him. I am the one shy about saying it though I feel it deeply. I get embarrassed, so stupid I know. My dad has problems with being mushy too; I guess I get it from him. lol! I must work on remembering to say it because he needs to hear it, even if he already knows that I do.

Love & Hugs* ♥ ♥ ♥
Deb. :)

[bk_forever]

Happy Anniversary, Deb and Michael! I hope this is the start of a better year for you both, where all the bad things will go away and you can both be happy together!

*hugs you both*

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Thank You J.!

I really hope so too! :D

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Thank you!...and Michael wanted me to tell you thank you as well.
I sure hope so too. :D

[royalladyemma.livejournal.com]

They're adorable!! Don't you just hate the backstitching, tho? It's my worst thing - I love making the design, but detest the backstitch

Would you believe I have a cross-stitch of John Barrowman? I havn't done it yet,but it's in my workroom waiting!!!

[bk_forever]

Thank you! Actually, I LOVE the backstitch, seeing the design turn from patches of colour into a real, recognisable picture. I'm one of those rare people who ejoys that part as much as the cross-stitching itself!

I've seen charts for the Jack/Ianto CoE promo picture picture where Ianto is behind Jack with his arms around him. I can well imagine that there's at least one out there for JB. You can get just about anything. One of these days I'll make my own chart from a Ianto and Jack picture, when I find one I like for the purpose. I'll go through all the screencaps I've picked up from other people and chart it - without backstitch because that's best for that sort of picture. Hope you enjoy stitching JB!