Two More

Many thanks for the kind words about my previous ornaments - here's two more I finished recently.

These were also stitched over our winter months.

Christmas Rose
Little House Needleworks

Christmas Cheer

Country Cottage Needleworks

I've been under the weather since last week. I thought it was just a head cold but could be the virus that seems to be doing the rounds at the moment.  I was so disappointed as I'd planned a weekend of all types of crafty and baking things but I just had no energy.  Hannah and I did make some Christmas cards together and we also had a visit to the local A & P Show. Hannah enjoyed the rides this year, now she's getting a bit bigger and more braver, and DH enjoyed his hot dog, lol.

See you soon xx

Ornament Finishing

I finished making up these two ornaments yesterday afternoon, ready for the annual ornament collection for family and friends.

Hallelujah by Little House Needleworks

stitched with recommended threads, 30ct straw linen.

Here you can see the backing fabric I used.

Peace by Cathy Habernann of Hands on Design, 

from Just Cross Stitch August 2015

stitched with recommended threads, black belfast linen.

And the backing fabric:

I have several more ornaments kitted and ready to go, just need to get my needle moving!

Lots of projects on the go

I have lots of different projects on the go at the moment, including lots of little Christmas related ornaments, to pop away into the gift box for later on in the year.

This Christmas ornament took me several nights to stitch, black fabric is not my favourite to stitch on but I really liked the look of this one.  

Peace by Cathy Habernann of Hands on Design, 

from Just Cross Stitch August 2015

Next up, some simple red and white crochet Christmas stars.

Ages ago I came across a very cute Christmas pudding ornament on Pinterest but no pattern so I had a go a making up my own. Love the lime green ribbon.

These ones are for Hannah's little friends at Christmas.


See you soon x

A collection of ornament finishes

I have had an assortment of ornament finishes recently, mostly Country Cottage Needleworks and Little House Needleworks. some of my favourites to stitch :)

Seasons Greetings by Little House Needleworks

 Christmas Cheer - Country Cottage Needleworks, Classic Ornament Collection #5

 Ho Ho Ho, a free chart by Pineberry Lane

Peppermint Twist by Little House Needleworks

By the Chimney - Country Cottage Needleworks, Classic Ornament collection #7

Let us Adore Him - Country Cottage Needleworks, Classic Ornament collection # 5

Christmas Cookies - Country Cottage Needleworks, Classic Ornaments Collection # 4

I really hope to have a finishing session on these ornaments soon. 

Bye for now xx

Dear Rudolph

This little kit by Lizzie Kate was a quick stitch, I think I'll be stitching this cute design again for my gift ornaments.

Lizzie Kate - Dear Rudolph kit

stitched on 32ct lambswool linen with recommended threads

The fabric, buttons, beads, and rick rack were provided in the kit.  

Many thanks for all your kind words on my previous post, and those of you taking the time to say hello in an email, thank you as well. To my new followers, welcome and I'm so pleased you found my blog. 

Bye for now xx

February Ornaments

My 2015 ornament stitching has started! As you know, Christmas ornaments are some of my favourite designs to stitch and every year I like to gift out several to my family and friends - they must all have quite a little collection from me by now! 

Here's February choices:

Lizzie Kate's Winter ABC's

stitched on 32ct waterlily jobelan with recommended threads

Country Cottage Needlework - Dear Santa

# 2 in the Classic Ornaments collection

stitched on 32ct cream belfast with recommended threads

The Little Stitcher - Merry Christmas Deer, freebie found here

stitched on 30ct RR Reproductions Abecedarian linen

with recommended threads

I have lots of freebie designs and charts stored away for future stitching so enjoy flicking through these folders each month deciding what to stitch. 

I'll be back soon with another little Christmas finish.