Christmas Ornaments

Hey Blog Buddies,

How's your weekend going?  Ours has been cloudy and gray, much like the last few weeks, but I'm not complaining because:  no snow (yet).  We know it's just a matter of time.

I've been stitching Christmas ornaments recently, some for exchanges and some for myself, and wanted to show them before the New Year.

This is a cute little spool ornament

which I made as a gift.

It's from EJV Designs, and it's called,

unsurprisingly, Peppermint Spool.

Very quick to do, and the kit

comes with everything you need

to make the ornament,

including the spool and bell.

 I participated in two

ornament exchanges this month.

This is what I made for the first one.

(It was well received.)

This is one of the Lizzie-Kate Jingles designs.

 

 And here is what I got.

This, too, was well received!

I believe this is one of

Susan Johnson's designs.

This is what I made for the 2nd exchange.

It will be familiar to long-time readers,

because it's one of my go-to ornaments.

All that is needed for finishing is a ribbon.

Gosh, now that I look at this photo,

I realize that my latest version

of this piece used white pearl cotton

for the eyelets!

I received two ornaments in this exchange!

Here are the last two ornaments.

Many of you will recognize

Foxwood Crossings' sleds.

The design is A Touch of Turquoise.

I'm keeping these two for myself.

 I also have three new starts

which I've been remiss in not showing

before now.
Well, they're not so new anymore...

First is Carriage House Samplings' Frederika.

I have a wing done, and a couple 

of her square spots. 

Next is Needle Delights Originals'

Summer Logs.

This is my ANG chapter's continuing project

this year.

Finally, blackwork enthusiasts may recognize

this very generous freebie

from Elizabeth Almond at Blackwork Journey.

And here is why I call it very generous...

The design came out in 24 separate "blocks."

I am on the first block,

and I'm not done with that yet!

Yes, it is humungous.

This will definitely be a multi-year project.

You can find this and other 

lovely blackwork freebies here.

I, of course, am planning a new start

for New Year's Day,

but don't worry, I'm not buying another chart.

It's going to be one of three

of the 37 projects I have kitted up...

Glendon Place's Tiramisu,

BBD's Loose Feathers 

Summer-Autumn-Winter

 design, 

or

Long Dog Sampler's Dawn Chorus.

I can't decide.

Yes, they're all on the large side, aren't they?

Any suggestions?

Wishing all of you a Happy Solstice

and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for visiting!