Another nine! I can't believe I stitched nine ornaments a second month in a row! I'm not by any means a fast stitcher. However, I usually spend about 2 hours each night happily stitching away while John either watches something on TV, plays CDs while he's online (Christmas music has been in the air lately!), or reads to me. The time adds up I guess : )
The first three ornaments I will share with you were an absolute delight to stitch! I know they will be among my favorites each year. I apologize ahead of time for any designs that look a bit "warped" or uneven in my scans. They are actually nice & straight in person.
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Designer: Blue Ribbon Designs
Design: Roaming Reindeer
from 2012 JCSCO
Fabric: 40 ct mocha linen
Floss: WDW per designer
Designer: Blue Ribbon Designs
Design: Frosty in the Firs
from 2011 JCSCO
Fabric: 40 ct mocha linen
Floss: WDW per designer
Designer: Blue Ribbon Designs
Design: Christmas Cottage
from JCS July/August 2011
Fabric: 40 ct mocha linen
Floss: WDW per designer
You probably can't see it but there is a doorknob on the cottage door made from a little French knot. Most of you are aware of my lack of love for French knots, but I'm quite proud of this one! It turned out great my first try : )
Isn't this sheep adorable? There is supposed to be a little cardinal button attached on the bottom of the design but I haven't added it yet.
Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design: Winter Sheep
Fabric: 35 ct straw linen
Floss: DMC per designer
I really like how this next one turned out.
Designer: Midsummer Night Designs
Design: Christmas Angel
from 2007 JCSCO
Fabric: 36 ct sand linen
Floss: DMC per designer
I obviously stitched two of the following ornament. One is for me & one is for a friend.
Designer: Country Rustic Primitives
Design: Season of Hope
Fabric: Osnaburg
Floss: DMC per designer
I love having Christian ornaments on my tree. After all, Christ is what Christmas is all about : )
Designer: My Big Toe
Designs: Unnamed
Fabric: 40 ct white linen
Floss: WDW per designer
In September I am concentrating on stitching ornaments for Christmas exchanges. I therefore won't be sharing them with you until after they have been received.
Back to my needle!
18 comments:
Beautiful ornaments! Congrats on finishing so many in a short time. love Annette
You are on a roll--you will have such a lovely decorated Christmas tree with all those special made ornaments
Nine ornaments in a month! Very impressive. And they are all beautiful!
Beautiful finishes Shirlee I love them all x
Yay, the comment "allower" is back! Fabulous ornaments, each and every one of them.
Robin in Virginia
Lovely stitches! Congrats on getting so many done!
Wow, nine in one month again, great stitching.
I love the first three Blue Ribbon Designs. I stitched another one in this series and do intend to stitch them all.
Beautiful ornaments and congrats on completing so many of them!
Whoo hoo! That is A LOT! My favorite of the batch is Christmas Angel. :)
Gorgeous ornaments, Shirlee, your needles have been smoking hot. Too hard to choose my favourite, although it is probably one of the first three.
Dearest Shirlee,
Your stitching is wonderful! I recently made the big jump from aida to linen(almost embarrassed to share this)...I'm comfortable with 32 ct but the thought of 40 ct is daunting...you are very accomplished!
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia
Shirlee, they are beautiful! Nine ornaments two months running is so exciting!
I do so enjoy your blog - both your stitching and the lessons/scriptures you share - thank you!
Gorgeous ornaments! Congrats on so many finishes. You're going to have a beautiful tree! :D
Oh wow you have stitching up an ornament storm and they all look wonderful. Can't wait to see them all made up :)
Urgh...just tried to leave a comment and it won't let me...let's hope this works. You've been stitching like mad on ornaments! Love the BRD ones. All of the designs are lovely. So sweet of John to read to you. I enjoy reading to my hubby too! Hugs!
Beautiful collection, they are going to looks super when the festive season is upon us.
Your needles are on fire, Shirlee--everything looks wonderful. So glad you're enjoying the 40 ct.--I need to get some of that 40 ct. mocha linen for myself--what a great color!
Great job Shirlee! I have LOTS of blog reading to catch up on... so I am reading but not always commenting. Bill is home again--I will email you. Hugs!
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