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Tag Archives: Christmas Ornaments
Ornament of the Month – March 2011
I finally finished up March’s ornament Friday night just past. He was a pretty big project, given his small size. The design is Santa Bellpull by Carol Elmer, from the 1997 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it with … Continue reading
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Ornament of the Month – February 2011
I know that I said I was going to stitch Julia Lucas’ Home for the Holidays this month, but when I sat down to sort through the remaining ornament patterns, Sweetheart Tree’s Hollyberry Heart (1998 JCS ornament issue) jumped out … Continue reading
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Ornament of the Month – January
This month’s ornament is Peace Tree by M Designs, from the 2004 JCS ornament issue. It is stitched on 28 count white evenweave (Lugana, I think?), using Threadworx in colour 1089 Bleeding Hearts (which I believe was a gift from … Continue reading
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Ornament of the Month – December 2010
I nearly let this simple ornament defeat me. But here it is: It is Five Gold Rings from Flower Thread Company/Meg Shinall, from the 2002 Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue. It is stitched with Vicki Clayton silks in colours I … Continue reading
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A Little Christmas Bear
It has been quite a while since my last post, I know. I had the best of intentions, really. But, last Sunday Baby Man and I both came down with a bad cold. He recovered quickly, but I’m only just … Continue reading
Be Merry!!
Yes, I mean that as a command! lol! In all seriousness, though, the Christmas season is very nearly upon us. This year I feel ready, even though I still have a few gifts that aren’t finished. Most of my cards … Continue reading
Almost Finished
Happily, I’ve made a good deal of progress on a bunch of Christmas gifts. That means I’ve been able to work on a few other projects. One is a Christmas gift, but it is for my mom to give to … Continue reading