Hi there Sweet Friends!
Thanks for stopping by during the hustle and bustle of the wonderful holidays. Whether you're laid back, freakin' out like the lady in the Target commercial, or somewhere in between ~ I do hope you enjoy this special time in your own special way!
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Looking forward to 2012 I've decided the new BBD Christmas design will be in my lineup.
I'm not a *challenge* stitcher, but I do so enjoy following all your beautiful accomplishments.
My sincere congrats to each of you who are pleased with their 2011 challenge results!
How about you, what sweet projects are in your 2012? Do tell!
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I'm not a *challenge* stitcher, but I do so enjoy following all your beautiful accomplishments.
My sincere congrats to each of you who are pleased with their 2011 challenge results!
How about you, what sweet projects are in your 2012? Do tell!
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So my mind wandered off to remembering yummy Moravian Christmas cookies, how they're different shapes, then snowflakes came to mind.
I know ~ my brain, stitching, pastries ~ they all work in unison ~ it's ok, I'm fine with it:)
I know ~ my brain, stitching, pastries ~ they all work in unison ~ it's ok, I'm fine with it:)
For this project, my vision was a subtle prim Christmas design, one that didn't scream Christmas, with maybe a touch of elegance.
Now... if I can only get my assembly down to a quick 20 minutes ~ yeah right ~ like that's ever gonna happen LOL!
Snowflake ornie
freebie motif
Zweigart Cashel 28 ct ~ Antique Almond
Floss ~ DMC Ecru ~ 2 over 2
Stitch Count 33 x 33
Bottom band/backing ~ show towel cotton
Fill ~ bamboo fiber
Started 12/14/11 ~ Finished 12/16/11
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... stitching on Cashel ~ quite nice.
... adding trim (very narrow piece of white jute at seam) ~ YES YES YES to more trims. Warm thanks to sweet Carol over at Stitching Dreams for her *glue* encouragement.
... railroaded every stitch, in effort to cajole my floss to lay more flat.
... adding a fabric band to a finish ~ nice 'lil extra special touch.
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... adding a fabric band to a finish ~ nice 'lil extra special touch.
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That's it for now sweet friends, I've a couple more ornies to assemble.
Please enjoy your weekend:)
Please enjoy your weekend:)
Tootles, Sue
Beautiful! I love how you finished it. Hope you're having a great holiday season!
ReplyDeleteOoooooooohhhhh Sue, how absolutely darling! LOVE the way it turned out and the colors are gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteDo you mind if I ask where you got the freebie snowflake design? I just love it.
Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas!
Tanya
Oh Sue, it's beautiful!! I love it! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh....I like, I LIKE!!
ReplyDeleteNew ideas are swimming in my head with a few cookies thrown in there for good measure.
Very very nice. I really like everything you've done. Cashel is my favorite, and I like snowflakes - as long as they stay on ornaments.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so proud of you, Sue!! It looks fantastic and perfectly prim... Will be a great addition to your tree this year :)
ReplyDeleteVery very cute and I love how you finished it. "Railroaded" every stitch!!! You go girl!! That is just too technical for me...it gets on my nerves. LOL Hope you and yours has the happiest of holidays.
ReplyDeleteBlessings at this Christmas time!
The BBD Christmas Garden is on my list too! I nearly fell off my chair when I had seen the pic of it on their bog! Love your snowflake finish! It's a freebie motif from where? Have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I just love snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and pretty.
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