Tag Archives: Christmas Ornaments

Two Skeins Short

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Heather

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone described me as two skeins sort of a kit. But, that’s not what I’m referring to today. Unfortunately, I’m two skeins short of being able to finish my penultimate Christmas ornament in my self-imposed … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Little Helper

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Heather

Last week I finished up the first of my many, many Creativ Festival projects: Santa’s Little Helper by Jennifer Aikman-Smith. He is stitched on Antique Brown perforated paper from Mill Hill, using DMC floss and white Fuzzy Stuff. I believe … Continue reading →

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TW Collection Complete?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Heather

Last week I managed to get my hands on the last few patterns I needed to complete my Teresa Wentzler collection. The chart for Peaceable Kingdom came from eBay, and the lovely Christine lent me the three JCS issues. And … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – October 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Heather

Last week, just before the start of the CreativFestival, I finished up this month’s ornament of the month: Gingerbread Scissor Case from Victoria Sampler. It is from the 2009 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it on 28ct Antique … Continue reading →

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Mini Mitten

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Heather

Clearly, I’m on a bit of a mini kick this month. This is a super cute small mitten that I knit for a lady I know through Ravelry. The pattern is Smitten (A Holiday Garland) from Knit Picks (free download … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – September 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Heather

I have a confession: September’s ornament isn’t quite done. It is all stitched, but I’ve misplaced the beads I want to use for embellishing it. While is it very pretty, my Victorian Christmas Tree from Sue Hillis (2003 JCS ornament … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – August 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Heather

So, the ornament of the month for August did not go as planned. As I mentioned in an early post, I made a mistake when I picked white fabric to stitch on. I really should have picked something with a … Continue reading →

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