I thought I would share the last of my 2011 Christmas ornament finishes. I am still stitching them but will do the finishes next year.
This is the ornament I stitched for our granddaughter Gretchen. The design is Sugar Plum Fairy by The Floss Box. Isn't that little girl the sweetest? I love her little gold crown and the little bird to her left.
And, here is a picture of the back. The fabric is polka dot flannel.
This one is from the 2006 Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue. The design is by Prairie Moon, and it is titled Mistletoe House. I have had this small piece of Santa's Suit linen for a few years, and I was happy to find this design stitched on red. Rather than stitch the berries with red thread I attached red beads.
The back is red and white ticking stripe.
This ornament is Take Joy by Shepherd's Bush. I won this pattern on Deborah's blog giveaway. She was so nice to include the silk thread she had leftover, and I only had to use two colors of my own silk stash to finish the design.
The backing fabric is black velvet, and I attached beads all the way around and made the hanger with them too.
And, last, but definitely not least, I won a blog giveaway from Michele. Thank you so much for the lovely gifts Michele. They definitely brought a big smile. She made this ornament in the style of a pinkeep. The design is one of Sharon's reindeer which I love! She did a beautiful job.
Isn't the backing fabric pretty? I love the red metallic ric rac she used for the edges and the hanger.
Also included was this adorable Starbuck's coffee cup ornament! I think this nostalgic design of a boy on a sled is wonderful. And, look at all these beautiful red threads! Michele didn't know I have a lot of red stitching planned for next year. I'm so excited to get started.
Are you making your stitching plans for next year too? It is so fun going through patterns, printed out freebies, and fabric and thread stash deciding what to stitch!Thanks so much for visiting my blog, and enjoy the rest of your holiday week. Soon it will be 2012, a time for fresh beginnings that will tuck away the memories of 2011.
34 comments:
verry nics works, i love it
Lovely stitching, Nancy! I have only recently discovered The Floss Box and must check them out in more detail soon. The have such cute patterns.
Your Christmas meal sounds perfect. We had our big meal on Christmas Eve, then a very low key Christmas Day dinner - perfect. I like that quiet downtime after the bustle!
Happy 2012 to you! Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely work!
Beautiful finishes Nancy!
Homemade lasagna sounds wonderful. I need to make that soon. We had a traditional meal. I serve my grandmothers dressing which my dad loves. As a result, I just cant bring myself to stop having a traditional meal, though I would love to one year. I'm the only one that makes it for him.
My mind is whirling with ideas for next year. I do want to do a few ornaments and I'm starting Ann Dale soon. I have several things in stash that are calling to me and AotH is in progress. Plus I have some quilting things to finish and new knitting projects to start. It's always exciting to think about!
Your ornaments are so pretty! You'll be happy to have those for next year even if you aren't displaying them now.
Love the idea of vegetable lasagna for the holiday dinner. Sounds yummy!
Oh wow, what lovely stitching! I've never seen that Floss Box pattern -- I might be in love! Nice prize too! Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing what you're up to in 2012.
Lovely stitching, my 2012 plan is to actually find time to stitch and finish something.
Beautiful finishes Nancy, and a lovely gift
I love all of these! Especially the sweet one for sweet Gretchen! The fabric on the back is priceless!
Linda in VA
Love all the ornaments! I am so glad that you got to stitch Take Joy. I love how you finished it. The bead trim is lovely.
Fabulous post of stitches and goodness!
your ornaments are really cool - I love the santa suit red linen! very nice finishes!
Beautiful ornaments, Nancy! They are all so pretty. I don't think I'm familiar with Floss Box but just saw one of their designs on Rowyn's blog. I am going to have to google them!
I'm glad that you enjoyed your Christmas. I *so* wish we could convince DH to give up the traditional meal and go with lasanga and salad, etc.!! Happy New Year to you and yours!
What's your postal addy? I'm sending my stack of to-be-finished stitching to you!! Seriously, GREAT job on everything!
Gorgeous ornaments Nancy. Love them all.
Your Christmas meal sounds great.
Very good your pillows and ornament..
ciao Pat
Love your finishes. We ham and I think we will have it for a month. So many leftovers!! Yes I am making my plans for 2012. Need to get organized!!
Have a peaceful and healthy new year
I wanted to say WE HAD HAM!!. I need to slow down too HAHA
That's a sweet little ornament for your granddaughter. All of your ornaments are stitched so nicely and the finishing is wonderful!
Your meal sounds delicious - it might be interesting to change things a little bit. :)
beautiful ornament for Gretchen - I was not familiar with Floss Box either. You always find such unique things. Your gift from Michele is really nice. Hope you have a wonderful new year with many happy stitches. Enjoy! Mel
Absolutely stunning ornaments Nancy...they all turned out beautifully!
Have a wonderful New Year's!
Wonderful stitching and finishing Nancy. You do the most prettiest of patterns. Love all those red threads and look forward to seeing what you have planned for them. I am glad you got Gretchen's ornament finished and she can start her own little collection of Nanna's ornaments.
Happy New Year to you and all the family.
Love Hazel C (UK)
So lovely works! :)
I need to make my plan list for 2012!!! ;)
Happy New Year!!! Hugs!!
Such great ornie finishes! Look forward to seeing what will be red...
Sounds like your Christmas was very similar to ours, Nancy, except we had our lasagna on Christmas Eve instead... It was just a nice day with family :)
Your ornament for little Gretchen is so sweet... The Floss Box has a lot of cute designs. And your other ornaments are wonderful, too--love that velvet backing!!
I was just going through my charts the other night trying to decide what to stitch next. After my frenzy of ornament stitching this month, I'm afraid I'm a bit "stitched out!"
Wishing you a lovely new year, Nancy, with lots of stitching time :)
our ornaments are so pretty!!!
the finishing is beautifull!!!
happy new year
Françoise
Nancy, such beautiful ornament finishes. I love the one for your granddaughter! I look forward to seeing what fabulous stitching you have decided on for 2012. Happy New Year to you and yours.
So pretty your work !
Happy New Year to you and your family !
Hugs and kisses.
Adelina
Lovely ornaments Nancy, congratulations
I hope you have a great 2012
You have some lovely things on your blog. I have become your newest follower. Happy new year
x catherine
What a lovely blog post Nancy.
I love the ornament you stitched for Gretchen. It's so pretty and girly - just perfect.
Love the other two ornaments also.
What fun that you won the SB chart and had the pleasure of using the silks as well.
What a lovely giveaway you were lucky enough to win. The reindeer ornament is so cute.
Happy New Year and happy stitching as always.
Hugs,
Margaret
Hi Nancy,
What a lovely princess you've made for Gretchen, she must feel like a princess herself! Sooo cute.
Thanks for sharing & have a great day!
Hugs, Carolien
Beautiful stitching as always Nancy, thank you for sharing. May 2012 be gracious to you.
Peg xx
Lovely stitches.You are really great.
Lovely stitches.You are really great.
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