Saturday, February 02, 2008

Christmas Ornament

Too late for Christmas but I thought I would get this little ornament finished anyway so that I could put it away. The stitching was actually completed at least a couple of weeks before Christmas but I just never got around to making it up! It's Christmas Heart, a Mary Garry's Sewing Cabin design from the 2000 issue of JCS Ornaments. I wanted it tiny so I've stitched it 1 over 1 on 32ct Wichelt Lambswool Linen using the listed Gentle Art Sampler Threads. For the cording I used DMC 221, which matched up well. I think it turned out really cute done 1 over 1!




I'm now looking forward to making a start on the monthly challenge for February on the Jayne's Attic forum. The design chosen is Valentine Heart a complimentary design by Kristine Herber (Dragonfly Stitches). My fabric and thread is ready and I think I've already decided on how I would like to finish it!

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend! :o)

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21 comments:

BeckySC said...

It's just gorgeous, Carol! Beautiful work :)

Sharon said...

This is beautiful - both the stitching and the finishing!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Anita said...

It is very pretty and great finishing. Stitching one over one shows better details.

Jennifer said...

That is really beautiful! I love the finishing on it.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely lovely !

Claire said...

So pretty and wonderful finish.

Julie said...

Wonderful Carol, so pretty and sweet

Becky K in OK said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I love it.

SheilasEmbroidery said...

A beautiful finish Carol

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous little ornament Carol. Are you going to bring it over to show me?

Stitchingranny said...

Thats lovely Carol and as always your finishing is superb.

Karan said...

Another lovely piece Carol. :0)

Sally said...

That is absolutely gorgeous Carol:)

Mindi said...

The ornament is gorgeous! Great job on it.

Mel in Dubai said...

Gorgeous and so beautifully finished!

Followed link here from Deb/Lavender Rose Ramblings :)

mainely stitching said...

This is so perfect done over one! I'm going to have to give it a try, too! :)

Mel in Dubai said...

I've just awarded your blog a Make My Day award :)

Sharon said...

Beatiful ornament! Congrats.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow, that's beautfiully stitched and finished!

Annemarie said...

Carol, I only just found your blog and just wanted to say your work is incredible! Thanks for sharing it with us!

lena-lou said...

How lovely and teeny weeny :-))

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