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:

  1. BeckySCSaturday, February 02, 2008

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

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  2. SharonSunday, February 03, 2008

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

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  3. AnitaSunday, February 03, 2008

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

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  4. JenniferSunday, February 03, 2008

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

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  5. AnonymousSunday, February 03, 2008

    Absolutely lovely !

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  6. ClaireSunday, February 03, 2008

    So pretty and wonderful finish.

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  7. JulieSunday, February 03, 2008

    Wonderful Carol, so pretty and sweet

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  8. Becky K in OKMonday, February 04, 2008

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love it.

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  9. SheilasEmbroideryMonday, February 04, 2008

    A beautiful finish Carol

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  10. AnonymousMonday, February 04, 2008

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

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  11. StitchingrannyMonday, February 04, 2008

    Thats lovely Carol and as always your finishing is superb.

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  12. KaranMonday, February 04, 2008

    Another lovely piece Carol. :0)

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  13. SallyMonday, February 04, 2008

    That is absolutely gorgeous Carol:)

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  14. MindiWednesday, February 06, 2008

    The ornament is gorgeous! Great job on it.

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  15. Mel in DubaiThursday, February 07, 2008

    Gorgeous and so beautifully finished!

    Followed link here from Deb/Lavender Rose Ramblings :)

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  16. mainely stitchingThursday, February 07, 2008

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

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  17. Mel in DubaiFriday, February 08, 2008

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

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  18. SharonSaturday, February 09, 2008

    Beatiful ornament! Congrats.

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  19. Dani - tkdchickSunday, February 10, 2008

    Wow, that's beautfiully stitched and finished!

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  20. AnnemarieSunday, February 10, 2008

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

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  21. lena-louFriday, February 29, 2008

    How lovely and teeny weeny :-))

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Carol :o)