Joyous Heart Ornament finish

Don't you just love Homespun Elegance designs!!  I do and this one is no exception.  I finished it into an ornament my usual way and I discovered something in the process.  Pearl cotton makes for a great twisted braid and you also have an exact match to sew it on with by using the same pearl cotton.  It has a nice sheen to it that enhances the design and if you use DMC pearl cotton and DMC floss, you know your going to have an exact match.....what could be better!!!  This one is going on our tree this Christmas and do you see the little snowman pin....it's from JAB.

Onto the next project which I was hoping would be the C Mon Monde SAL but because of a snaffu on their part, I don't have part 3 yet.  I'm becoming very disappointed in this SAL as I really don't think they are very organized.  

I'm in the middle of designing my freebie Christmas ornament for this year.  It's a very simple design but holds alot of meaning for me.  I should have it ready in about two weeks so keep watch for it.

So now I'm off to get into trouble in my sewing room.....which I don't think will take too much effort.

Blessings as always,

Barbara

New Ornament in Mail Today

I had a wonderful surprise in the mail today. I received a beautiful new ornament from my sweet friend, Trina. Doesn't she do beautiful work??? I absolutely love it and it's in a place of honor on my tree....right smack dab in the center front. Thank you so much Trina....you are a sweetie for making this for me.

I think that receiving a hand made ornament in the mail is one of my top ten loves....

As always, Barbara

What I've Been Up To

Every year one of my friends asks me to stitch each one of her children a Christmas ornament and this is what we've come up with for this year. The last of her babies just graduated from college and she is also a snowman lover so she will be getting the Joy Snowman. Joy because she's graduated and of course the snowman.....because he's a snowman. LOL I'm almost finished with this one and then onto the next....

This daughter loves angels and we've come up with this one for her. It's the Just Nan Splendora Angel Bear. He will be stitched in Burmilana wool for the body and silks for his wings. I'm also going to use Marlitt for the outline of his wings which will give it a little shine. This one will be stitched on mushroom jobelan that has the gold threads running thru it. I forget the name of it right at this moment but I'm sure you know what I mean.

Last but not least is the turtles. This one will just be the turtle with the pocket. Did you know that the shells are stitched over one on 32ct fabric? Well I didn't and my eyes just aren't that good to see it so I've elected my daughter, Jenn to do the stitching and then I will do the finishing. Originally, I thought I would have to find other quaker designs for the shells but when Jenn suggested her stitching it over 1, I jumped at it. Now it will look exactly like the models.I will be posting pictures as I finish each one. Our grand daughter is coming over this weekend to spend some time with us and no stitching gets accomplished when she's here. Everyone have a great weekend and I'll catch you all next week...hopefully with at least one finished.

As always, Barbara