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Friday 14 November 2008

Do I hear sleigh bells?

I had a great finishing afternoon yesterday, not only did I finish the HOE Christmas exchange ornament, I also finished Tom's Reindeer and I made a new start on the ornament for Alex but more about that later.

I cannot, of course, show you the HOE exchange piece but I have taken pictures, albeit not spectacular ones as the light here is awful today. If it brightens up later I will retake them but here is Tom's Reindeer. The pattern is JBWs French Country Reindeer and is stitched on 35ct white Brussels linen and the floss is Glorianna's Poinsettia. I placed a jingle bell inside so you can definitely hear sleigh bells!

As I said earlier I made a start on Alex's ornament. A couple of days ago I stitched Jingle Sparkle Joy (here) for her but I think it's too large even though I stitched it on 36ct so I put it aside and I chose another pattern - a Victoria Sampler freebie (here) for Alex which is actually called Baby's First Christmas but I will alter the wording to suit.

My Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly magazine arrived in the mail this morning. I haven't had chance for a good look but I did flick through (as you do) and a full page advertisement for Christmas in Williamsburg did jump out at me. Four fabulous teachers, Jackie du Plessis, Rae Iverson, Barbara Jackson and Joanne Harvey will be there with four even more fabulous projects! Anyone going?

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend

Take care

Labels: Christmas, Hooked on Exchanging, Tom

28 Comments:

On 14 November 2008 at 10:59, Dovilė

very lovely :)
On 14 November 2008 at 11:31, Karol

Very lovely finish!
On 14 November 2008 at 12:01, Daffycat

The reindeer turned out so nice! Congratulations!
On 14 November 2008 at 12:51, Yuko

Lovely reindeer ornament!
Tom will love it!
You are such a sweet grandmother! (like my mum! always thinking about her children and grandchildren!!)
That's why I love you, SMILe!
On 14 November 2008 at 14:45, BeckySC

Oh,, I love it, Carol!! Another beauty from your fingers :)
On 14 November 2008 at 15:10, WendyJo

I love the reindeer Carol! and Christmas in Williamsburg sounds lovely..and I'd love to go sometime, but this year.
On 14 November 2008 at 15:55, staci

Beautiful finishing Carol! Send some of that finishing mojo my way pleeease!!!
On 14 November 2008 at 16:24, glamlawlib

Love this reindeer, great colour :)
On 14 November 2008 at 16:55, Karoline

Lovely ornament, congratulations
On 14 November 2008 at 18:00, Szecsi

Beautiful works! Congrat!
On 14 November 2008 at 18:02, Edgar

That is a lovely ornament!!
On 14 November 2008 at 19:59, Theresa

WOW!!! This is just stunning!!!
On 14 November 2008 at 21:20, Rowyn

Fabulous ornament. I love how you put a bell inside it.

Have a great weekend.
On 14 November 2008 at 21:35, Carla

Another beautiful ornie, and so prefectly finished!! Great job :)
On 14 November 2008 at 23:24, Anonymous

Looks fabulous Carol! I always wish I could go to Williamsburg each year. They always have great teachers. It sounds like a great experience and it is on my "life list" to do one day.
On 15 November 2008 at 03:50, Anonymous

Hello Carol! Thank you so much for visiting and entering the give-a-way. I am enjoying looking at the Quaker stitching. I know how to cross stitch but prefer embroidering. Are there any patterns for just embroidering?
On 15 November 2008 at 08:15, Irene

The reindeer looks great !
On 15 November 2008 at 12:29, Anonymous

toms reindeer looks great i love the red and the jingle sounds great inside..lol.. well done. you achieve so much i hopeyou keep a diary of your works or a book of somekind just to look back on..
On 15 November 2008 at 12:57, Loreta

Beautiful finish!
On 15 November 2008 at 13:56, siesta

Hi, Carol! I was looking at your work, I start to smile! Beautiful!!!!
Svetlana
On 15 November 2008 at 16:44, Anonymous

A lovely finish!
On 16 November 2008 at 01:24, Ruth

While I will be stitching in Williamsburg, I won't be going to Stitching in Williamsburg. :) I'd love to attend the event, but there's just no way to swing that much money. I will however by in D.C. for Christmas and New Years and allegedly there will be a Williamsburg adventure. I must remember to try for a pic of my very own SiW :)

Love your ornie! wanna finish mine?
On 16 November 2008 at 19:23, Annemarie

Oh, what a beautiful finish! How do you manage to make it all looks so neat and effortless, Carol?
On 16 November 2008 at 23:00, Hazel

That's gorgeous Carol. I love it. xx
On 17 November 2008 at 11:10, Sally

That is so pretty Carol:)
On 17 November 2008 at 16:32, Cindy F.

Wow Carol! Your finishing is incredible! So beautiful:)
On 19 November 2008 at 21:30, DaisyGirl

I would love to go, but Jacob has a spring trip to Disney with the band. He will march in the parade at Disney. I would love to get the Homepun Elegance kit though, I read it has sheep in it!
Donna
On 21 November 2008 at 19:55, Megz

What about mine? lol only joking!