Christmas Village

I love the designs of Lilli Violette, so when she posted on her blog that you would receive a free Christmas chart if you left a comment one particular day to be in her Christmas Club, I couldn't resist. Just a few days ago she gave the Christmas Club a challenge to finish the free chart by tonight. It was a fun challenge, and now I have another ornament.

I stitched Christmas Village on 28 count snow white fabric one over one with Sampler Threads in Cherry Wine. I attached red and white initial ribbon on the side just for fun.

Red felt trim makes the handle, and I attached it with vintage buttons.

The backing fabric is red and white Christmas toile.

All materials used were from my stash so another project finished for SALsuffit!

The candy canes in the photos were purchased from The Sampler Girl's website. They're very sweet!

Snow Bunnies

I joined the Little House Needleworks Monthly Ornament Stitch-A-Long Blog. The first pattern won't be arriving until the first of December so blog leader Vonna suggested we might want to "whet your appetite" and stitch an ornament design, by LHN or CCN, from one of the Just Cross Stitch Ornament issues. I chose Snow Bunnies by Little House Needleworks. It's in the 2007 issue.

I had the recommended DMC, but nothing else, so I used what I had in my stash. The linen is 28 count Monet Blue. I used tan and white ticking stripe fabric for the back.

I used white leaf ribbon trim around the edges and attached it with tiny seed beads I have had for years.

Using craft wire I threaded the same beads and made a hanger. On each end of the hanger is a little vintage glass ball.

I can't remember a year when I had more fun stitching for Christmas! Can you believe it's already that time of year?

Pinkeep Novembre and the Collection

Today I put the finish on the last pinkeep of the Pinkeep SAL that was given by Maryse this year. I present to you the pinkeep for the Month of November.

I stitched this lovely design on 32 count English Rose linen with the recommended DMC threads. The satin ribbon trim is a muted pinkish red, and the pearl head pins are bright pink. I used green velveteen for the backing fabric.

The collection includes ten pinkeeps. And, here they are.

I still need to find a nice basket or wood tray, but you get the idea. I'm going to miss doing this SAL. Guess I'll have to gather some small designs so I can keep making them. You can never have too many!

Happy weekend!