Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas Challenge

On this French blog there was the opportunity to participate in Defi Noel which translates to Christmas Challenge. Irene sent us so many beautiful charts for Christmas. The challenge was to stitch as many designs as we could or wanted to and finish them by December 19. I wish I would have had more time because there is a beautiful sampler design I wanted to stitch, but I will save it to stitch for next year.

These are the two finishes I have for Defi Noel. This first one is an ornament. The snowman has some specialty stitches at the bottom, but I don't know if you can see them in the photo. I attached a snowflake charm which the crow is giving to the snowman.

My second finish is a small sampler. I mounted the sampler on green velveteen and framed it. I used some gold metallic thread to give some elegance to the finished piece. Click the photo for a larger view because there are some very pretty specialty stitches.

I hope everyone is enjoying their preparations for the holidays!

33 comments:

Margaret said...

Wow, those are both so nice!! What a nice challenge! I hope you do more so I can see them. :D Beautiful!

Annie said...

Those are so cute. I love the crow with his snowflake gift. What a cool challenge SAL. You always find those great French blogs!

Deborah said...

Both finishes are beautiful. I just love the sampler.

angelasweby said...

Nancy,
These are lovely You always seem to find the most interesting SAL's to take part in :-)
I especially love the little house. Your stitching and finishing is beautiful as always.
Warm hugs Angela xx

Sheila said...

They are both gorgeous Nancy...love the way the crow is giving a gift to the snowman :) Usually they take things - LOL!

Christine said...

Great finishes, I love the second one with it's tall skinny tree

Chris said...

Beautiful finishes.

Lili said...

Lovely pieces!!!
Happy holidays!

Hugs!
Lili xx

Solstitches said...

Your needles are flying Nancy!
I love your two SAL finishes. Both of them so pretty and stitched to perfection as always.
I can't wait to see what you will show us next :)
Hugs,
Margaret

Melissa said...

Oh, these two are so cute! I especially love the little sampler and how you finished it! I agree with the others - you do find the most interesting SAL!

Sherry :o) said...

Love the finishes - beautiful. The second one is fabulous!!

Ann at Beadlework. said...

I like both but my favourite is the crow and the snowman. It's always fun to include some special stitches.

Carol said...

Beautiful finishes, as always, Nancy. I especially like the snowman with the cute crow. Your SALs this year have been so pretty!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!

Siobhan said...

Oh my gosh Nancy, they are both fabulous!! I just love the extra touch of the snowflake being given by the crow to the snowman. You are too clever--how pretty!

Have a great Christmas!

Michelle said...

What a fun challenge! Both of your finishes are lovely. I always appreciate the look specialty stitches give to a piece. Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

so cute!!!!
Beautifull finishes
françoise

Melanie said...

Lovely finishes!!! :)

Roberta said...

What lovely designs, love the one that looks like it is already framed with the little house.

Beautiful as always, Nancy.

Jan said...

Both are just so beautiful, Nancy!

Have a wonderfully splendid and blessed Christmas!

Carolien said...

Oh my, such lovely finishes again! They really look cute ...

Merry Christmas, Nancy!!!

Hugs, Carolien

Catherine said...

So pretty!! Love them both!

Karen said...

Very nice, Nancy, they look great! I'm going to check out that blog, too, thanks for the link!

Nicole said...

Dear Nancy
BUON NATALE!!!!
Nicole

Pinta said...

My dear Nancy, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

woolwoman said...

Both beautiful finishes Nancy. The snowman ornament is darling and the sampler so serene and peaceful. I hope you are enjoying the season and have many happy stitches in the new year. Melody

Karoline said...

They are both lovely, congratulations

Adelina said...

Beautiful ! I love the little sampler.
I wish you a Merry Christmas full of love.
Kisses.
Adelina.

Donna said...

What beautiful finishes.Hope you have a Merry Christmas

Márti said...

Dear Nancy,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Márti

butterfly said...

Happy Christmas Nancy, Just love your ornaments, What wonderful charts, I love any thing French.

Carolien said...

Merry Christmas, Nancy!!!

Hugs, Carolien

Lili said...

Dear Nancy! Thank you so much for your comment!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!
Hugs,
Lili

Rose said...

Bravo a vous
c'est superbe
rose