Christmas Ornament Challenge 2011

Santa

2012-02-27T13:49:00.004-05:00

All-Weather Santa
Carol Emmer
Santa's Great Book/Leisure Arts
c. 1996
20 ct. lt blue
DMC floss as charted
stitched 2 over 1

Link to my blog: Stitches and More

Dani's 2nd Winter Finish!!!

2012-02-26T22:30:00.002-05:00

I was away in the Dominican Republic the last week on a school trip with 16 teenagers. I didn't expect to get much done but I took stitching with me. I did get a lot of stitching done one the plane, more so on the way home than the way down. Why on the way home? Well first we were delayed leaving La Romana our plane was 40 minutes late coming in. Then once we were in the air we found out that our 3.5 hour flight was going to be about 4.5 as the US Military had closed down the airspace we would of normally travelled through for some sort of testing. Sigh. So I stitched my heart out! When we arrived in Toronto, our plane we were supposed to get on was yet again late. In the end we didn't get home until after 1:30am when we should of gotten back at 11:30 PM. But I did stitch.

Snowman '10

c2010 Lizzie*Kate

Stitched on: 28ct Canada Goose by Sugar Maple Fabrics

Stitched with: Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, and DMC

With a little more time Saturday and today, I managed to finish the piece I took down with me to the Dominican Republic!

Snow

2012-02-21T08:33:00.001-05:00

San Man Originals Snow.
I have stitched this in a variegated blue DMC and the hearts are in a pale blue DMC.

My First Winter Finish

2012-02-13T19:36:00.000-05:00

I did this one for a Winter exchange and now that my partner has received it I can show it.

"Snowflakes"

Designer:Twisted Threads

from the "Winter Trio" leaflet

Stitched on 28ct DMC linen

GAST Threads called for

I purchased the snowball trim a few months ago and was dying to use it. I'm so glad I had it to finish this piece.

Lisa S

Another Santa

2012-02-13T13:32:00.000-05:00

This Santa is from The Prairie Schooler's Book #36, St. Nicholas II. I stitched it with DMC on 32 count linen.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Kris Kringle

2012-02-13T13:26:00.000-05:00

I love The Prairie Schooler's Kris Kringle book so much that I had to stitch up another one of the Santas from it. I used R&R 30 ct Liberty Gathering Gray and DMC threads.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Prairie Schooler Winter

2012-02-06T18:46:00.000-05:00

Prairie Schooler Winter
stitched on 32 ct Bone Lugana
using DMC floss
Stitched by Lynn J

My second winter finish for the challenge. I loved stitching this one but I always underestimate how long the solid stitching takes! This one will be finished to hang on my tree next year.

First Winter Finish

2012-02-06T17:37:00.000-05:00

Trail Creek Farm Winter
on 32 Ct Ayrloom Opalescent Solo
using DMC and Six Strand Sweets Floss
stitched by Lynn J

I actually finished this one during the first week of January. I haven't posted it before now because I'd hoped to have the finishing done by now. As you can see, it hasn't happened yet and isn't likely to get done in the near future. I'm hoping to make this one into a fob.

Dani's First Winter Finish (maybe only?)

2012-02-05T22:10:00.002-05:00

Wow since this new challenge was issued, I just haven't had the time to stitch on what I want to... or anything wintery! I finally put all my other "must do" projects aside and finished off this little gal that I started as part of the 2012 Crazy Challenge!

Polar Friends - Night

c2002 Stitcher's Habit

Stitched on 32ct Ocean Fantasy Linen from Silkweavers

Stitched with DMC, Kreinik and WDW

I think this will be my only entry for this challenge, as life has been moving at a crazy place, and in two short weeks I'll be off on a week long field trip with 16 students on a 3rd World experience in the Dominican Republic.

2012-02-05T03:20:00.000-05:00

Design:Sophia
Thread:DMC
Stitcher :) micaela

Big Fat Snowman

2012-02-02T21:18:00.000-05:00

The following is what I stitched for my partner in a Snowman Exchange this past month. It is a San Man Originals design.

Design: Big Fat Snowman

Designer: Sandra Dering (San Man Originals)

Fabric: 28ct overdyed evenweave (blue)

Threads: DMC

Take care and happy stitching!!!!
Loretta

Winner announced...and NEW challenge

2012-02-01T19:00:00.002-05:00

I spent most of the afternoon at my computer doing all the sorting and counting of ornaments (WOW!! you guys stitched a BUNCH). I now have picked (well hubby picked) winners (YES, that says winners as I decided to give a gift certificate to 1 USA and 1 stitcher from outside the USA.

From the USA Mindi
And from outside the USA Dani
Congratulations to you two. You should receive a 25.00 gift Certificate in your inbox tomorrow as I placed the order tonight. Thank you for taking part!

NOW-for the NEW challenge. From now until March 1 2012...ANY design (ANY FINISH STYLE YOU CHOOSE) that is Winter related. Same guidelines apply. No finish prior to January 1 2012 accepted. For each WINTER stitch you share you will receive a chance for a Gift Certificate from the ONS of my choosing. If your piece is in Finished form (ready to display) you will receive an extra entry. PLEASE do not post WIP's...only finishes and "finished and ready to display" photos will be accepted.
If you want to take part in the new Winter Challenge please leave a comment on this POST :)
Newbies welcome-just email me and I'll add you to the blog-MEMBERS that wish to be removed from blog-please let me know as well :)

Have FUN! I look forward to another great showing for the WINTER challenge!

hugs,
BeckySC

POST-DATED to remain at top of blog!

Tiny Snowman

2012-01-31T15:37:00.005-05:00

Snowman Keeper
The Drawn Thread
c. 1998
1/21/2012 - 1/29/2012

32 ct. lt. blue linen
DMC thread, MH beads
stitched 2 over 2

Link to my blog: Stitches and More

St.Nick Stocking

2012-01-24T21:06:00.000-05:00

Mill Hill
14ct. Perforated Paper
DMC, Mill Hill Beads, Charm

Stitched by Shpinelka

Christmas Carolers

2012-01-24T21:04:00.000-05:00

Permin Of Copenhagen
22ct. White Aida, DMC

Stitched by Shpinelka

Another Snowman Finish

2012-01-17T11:26:00.005-05:00

Let It Snow
Glory Bee
2009 JCS Ornament Issue
c. 2009
1/6/2012 - 1/8/2012
16 ct. aida
DMC floss, Kreinik blending filament, MH beads
stitched 2 over 1

Link to my blog: Stitches and More

Here's another little snowman for the winter! I stitched him with white and blending filament, but the pic doesn't show it well. And, beads insted of stitches for the flakes, and I left the words "Let It Snow" off. Another fun stitch!

Snowy Eve

2012-01-10T14:49:00.000-05:00

Snowy Eve is from the Merry December chart by Blackbird Designs. I stitched it with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works, and Crescent Colours floss on 30 count R&R Iced Cappuccino.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Souvenir of Paris

2012-01-10T14:46:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad that Becky continued this challenge! I want to keep stitching Christmas ornaments and winter designs, so this has been a great incentive. Thanks, Becky!

Souvenir of Paris is from the Joyeux Noel book by Blackbird Designs. It's stitched as charted with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works threads on 30 ct R&R St. Valentine's Blend linen.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

My Snowmen Finish

2012-01-04T22:13:00.001-05:00

I stitched up three little San-Man Originals snowmen the other day, my first finishes of the new year. :) I chose not to stitch the white in the snowmen since I was using opalescent fabric. I thought it would be really cute to finish them together. So today I turned them into a stacked cube!

Designs by San-Man Originals

Fabric - SW Rainbow Sparkle

First Snowman...

2012-01-04T21:52:00.002-05:00

I have had this snowman pattern for about 5 years. I ran across him the other day and knew that it was time to stitch him; I stitched him in 2 days; he was so much fun to stitch; I couldn't put it down...lol (sorry so blurry; stupid camera..)

Blog is open for posting photos

2012-01-04T09:56:00.002-05:00

for the NEW Winter challenge :)
Your snowman is just perfect for the challenge, Mary :)

Have fun!
BeckySC

A Little Snowman to start 2012

2012-01-04T08:21:00.005-05:00

The Little Snowman
Bent Creek
c. 2006
1/2/2012 - 1/3/2012
20 ct. "mystery" linen from stash
DMC Pearl Cotton # 5
stitched 1 over 2

Link to my blog: Stitches and More

This little guy was a lot of fun to stitch and was so quick using the pearl cotton #5. I usually stitch lots of small Christmas ornaments, but not much for the other seasons. Maybe that will change this year with this challenge!

Challenge COMPLETE :)

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Please do not post any further ornaments to the blog. I will get all the info gathered and post a winner of the gift certificate in a couple of days :)

Thanks again for a GREAT showing for this challenge! You all did amazing and so MANY ornaments were shared :)

Happy New Year!
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Ornament #7 - Dalahast: The Goodwill Horse

2011-12-31T19:25:00.000-05:00

Design: Dalahast: The Goodwill Horse

from JCS Ornaments 2007

Designer: Moss Creek Designs

Fabric: 32ct. Natural

Floss: DMC as charted

Started: 12/21/11

Finished and Completed: 12/26/11

Stitched by: The Inspired Stitcher

I stitched this ornament for my friend Jenny who is originally from Sweden. I wanted to personalize it for her so I wrote God Jul which is a traditional Christmas greeting in Swedish.

A few request (PLEASE READ)

2011-12-31T17:43:00.000-05:00

Please post only your completed stitching or your finished ornament. Please do not post progress as this will confuse me in regards to adding your name for an entry to win the gift certificate.
Please only use this blog to post Christmas Ornaments for the challenge.

Please add as much information regarding your design as possible so that others can look it up or search it out if they are interested in the design. It would be MOST helpful if you used the labels at the bottom of your post to add information as well.

Please make sure you include your REAL name in your post so I know who's name to add to the drawing each time.

Remember the challenge does not start until November 1 2011. NO Ornament entries accepted before that date. All ornaments need to be stitched Nov 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011 to quailfy for drawing.

Thank you all so much for taking part in the Christmas Ornament Challenge! I hope you will enjoy stitching and sharing your creations with us!

HAVE FUN!!
hugs,
BeckySC

Ornaments 7-11

2011-12-31T16:47:00.001-05:00

I finished a few more, but sadly couldn't finish off the entire Christmyth series.

Christmyth Fairy

Christmyth Unicorn

Christmyth Pegasus

Christmyth Satyr

Mistletoe Reindeer

Thank you so much Becky, for hosting this challenge. Without it I would have never stitched so many smalls!

Happy New Year!

Days 1 thru 7

2011-12-31T14:48:00.000-05:00

I ended up with 8 finish-finished ornaments (previously posted) and then the first 7 days for Prairie Schooler's 12 Days of Christmas. I'll hold off on the final finishing of these until I have all 12 days stitched.

I want to say a huge thank you to Becky for hosting this, and for everyone else participating and providing the wonderful motivation and comments. I don't think there has ever been a year when I've stitched this many ornaments, much less done the finishing on them. I even got some finishing done on a few ornaments I've stitching in previous year. I know it never would have happened without this Challenge. Thank you everyone, and I'm looking forward to seeing more wonderful stitching in 2012!

Mindi

Squeaking one more in.............................

2011-12-31T14:09:00.000-05:00

This is my twelfth finish for this challenge!!!!! Not a bad showing. I wanted to do more but as usual I was being way over optimistic.

Design: Chilly's Gift (freebie available here)

Designer: Stitchy Kitty (Michelle Lutzen)

Fabric: Silkweaver 28ct Opalescent Jazlyn - Abracadabra

Thread: DMC

Embellishment: JABC 4415L - Large Red Peppermint

I want to wish you all the Best for the New Year. I really enjoyed taking part in this challenge and seeing all the lovely stitched ornaments. I have added quite a number of them to my TO DO list.

Take care and happy stitching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Missy's 9th Ornament

2011-12-31T13:55:00.001-05:00

Star Santa-101 Cross Stitch Ornaments Book
Plastic Canvas-DMC
Finished for Gift to In-Laws of brother

This is my last pictured ornament. Although I did finish about 7 more as gifts I didn't take pictures which I really wish I had not just for this blog but also as a record or resource of ornaments I have stitched.

Thank you Becky and everyone who posted as I have enjoyed looking at all of the beautiful ornaments.

Looking forward to next year.

hugs
-missy-

Missy's 8th. Ornament

2011-12-31T13:48:00.003-05:00

Prairie Schooler-Santas and Snowmen
DMC Floss- Clay Evenweave
Stiched for Jeff-2011

Missy's 7th Ornament

2011-12-31T13:41:00.002-05:00

Charlette's CollectiblesAmerican Cowboy Santa
Plastic Canvas-DMC Floss
Stitched for Matthew-2011

Missy's 6th Ornament Finish

2011-12-31T13:39:00.000-05:00

LK-Flip-It Love
Stitched with recommended Floss and linen
Stitched for my Mom-2011

Missy's 5th Ornament

2011-12-31T13:34:00.002-05:00

Sesame Street Christmas Ornaments Original pattern from Kit

Plastic Canvas Finished with Red Felt on back

DMC

Stitched for dear Mandy

My Three Ornaments

2011-12-31T12:17:00.003-05:00

Gosh, Blogger mixed the order of these all up!

Well, I had the best laid plans for waiting to post until I had done the finishing on each of these three to make it easier for Becky to tally my finishes, then...last night I realized today is the last day of the year!

So, I had 3 ornaments stitched completely during the challenge (2 Prairie Schooler: "Lantern Santa" is from the book "Santas & Snowmen", and "Christmas Joy" is from "Prairie Stars", the tree is a freebie I first saw on Anita's Little Stitches).

The two starts are a Mary Garry Santa and Plum Street Samplers' "Yuletide" from JCS Ornament 2011.

Though no finishing is done, I still really enjoyed participating in this challenge because it motivated me to stitch two ornaments that I had previously given away but REALLY wanted one of my own. Because of this challenge I moved those "somedays" up to "now". :D Yay! Christmas Joy is one I had also been wanting, but delaying, and Yuletide got me motivated to finally make a choice and get started on a gift I have been worrying over. :D

...

I want to thank everyone who participated and took the time to post about it in the busy holiday season. I had originally wanted to keep up with all of them as they came out and leave comments. Though I couldn't fulfill those intentions, I want to say how much I enjoyed all your work and how I look forward to reviewing the mountain of works archived here in this blog! What a compendium of ornament inspiration and beauty you have built!

Berit

Kate #9

2011-12-31T04:50:00.000-05:00

Ho Ho Ho in a Row by Lizzie Kate

Kate #8

2011-12-31T04:47:00.000-05:00

Whee Willie by Heart in Hand

I love snowmen!

Kate #7

2011-12-31T04:45:00.000-05:00

Believe by Sharon at Daffycat Designs

Lovely quick stitch - I added a button for the bobble.

Kate's #4, #5 & #6

2011-12-31T04:42:00.000-05:00

Another Joy Ambigram with the colours reversed.

Merry Christmas and Santa are both freebies ~ I think they are from La Matassinarossa.

All three were lovely to stitch.

Happy New Year

2011-12-30T17:01:00.000-05:00

My last ornament for the year is Happy New Year!

Design: Happy New Year

Designer: Carol R of istitch Designs

28ct White Evenweave

Weeks Threads: Blue Bonnet

Last year I decided I wanted to stitch 1 ornament for the New Year. So this is my second year and I am glad I got this done in time. Last year I think I finished on New Years Eve lol

I changed the design a little. Carol has a heart design charted next to the word "Happy" but I wanted it ot have the year on it, so I replaced the heart.

This is a free design which you can find on her blog .

Although I didn't have time to stitch a lot of ornaments I really enjoyed seeing what everyone else has made! I love these challenges Becky! Thanks so much for hosting them!

Happy New Year everyone!

At last some finishes

2011-12-30T12:17:00.005-05:00

Hi all,

Stitching went quite fast (although I finished the white tree on the morning of the 24th). Finding the right dimension of flowerpot was something a little bit more complicated :-)

Both trees were stitched on natural 32-count linnen (Belfast). The design comes from a French magazine.

Thanks for looking ... hope you like it!

To everyone a happy New Year!

Ann in Belgium

Lynda's Three Ornaments

2011-12-29T23:02:00.003-05:00

Joy of Christmas
My Big Toe Designs

Noel
Log Cabin Needleworks Designs

Snow Hop
Sharon from It's Daffycat

I was only able to stitch and finish three ornaments this season. But they were all for exchanges and the recipients were pleased, so I am too!

My last ornament, whew!

2011-12-29T20:26:00.000-05:00

Here is Moonstruck, finished up as a hanging pillow. I used the red/white snowflake fabric for the side and the back. Brown ribbon matching chimney and tree trunk for the hanger with two gold bells tied at the ends. Sorry for the scan! My camera is dead right now, so I thought I'd scan it to get it in on time!

This is it! If not for a death in my family, and a medical diagnosis that will end in surgery, I would have had the painless energy to stitch more and finish more! Thanks Becky! I had a great time and enjoyed seeing the other ornaments everyone has stitched and finished. Here's wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Snowflake biscornu.

2011-12-29T13:26:00.000-05:00

Design: Snowflake biscornu by Faby Reilly
Fabric: raw linen 28ct, DMC threads, Mill Hill beads, snowflake button
Stitched by Antonina Listochek

Happy Holidays!!!

Only 2 days left

2011-12-29T09:56:00.001-05:00

Thank you all for taking part in the challenge. There have been some wonderful ornaments posted. Please be sure to post any remaining ornaments by December 31. The blog will be disabled for further posting at midnight my time on the 31st.
I will need several days to sort out all the entries as some posted multiple ornaments in a single post. I will post the winner of the gift certificate by January 4.
Hugs,
BeckySC

some stitched, none finished, a few still in progress

2011-12-28T23:36:00.000-05:00

BB designs Winter stocking

Cardinal from Button Up Birdies VS

Button up birdies from VS

Marjo

Some more finishes....and unfinishes

2011-12-28T18:44:00.004-05:00

Prairie Schooler Santa & Friends

HDF linen

DMC threads called for

stitched by JanetM

(This ornament is unfinished.)

from a Gazette 94 sampler

HDF Baneberry Bright

on white evenweave

stitched by JanetM

(This ornament is unfinished).

Gazette94

HDF silks

on 28 count white Cashel linen

stitched by JanetM

Well, these are the last of my little Gazette94 ornaments, although I used an antique French alphabet for the letters. I was able to finish them just before Christmas. I love the simple color palette.

Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-28T15:31:00.000-05:00

Christmas crackers.

Design: The Victoria Sampler.
Fabric :28ct. Monaco Tea
Stitched by Antonina Listochek

This should be my last one for this challenge

2011-12-28T09:26:00.001-05:00

I have one more on the go, but I'm so wrapped up in my current big project I haven't been working on it. So this should be it for the challenge. Thanks for hosting Becky!

Ribbon Reindeer

c2011 Sharon Bennett

Daffycat's Website

Stitched on 32ct Queen Ann's Lace Joblean

Stitched with DMC

More ornaments:))

2011-12-28T06:54:00.001-05:00

Design:Veronique Enginger-Le monde de Beatrix Potter

Fabric:aida 18

Threads:DMC

Design:Chez Mounette

Fabric:Britney

Threads:4025dmc

Design: Sophia

Threads:Dmc 115

Gingerbread Village

2011-12-28T04:19:00.000-05:00

Ornament #11

Little House Needleworks
28ct. Rue Green Cashel Linen
DMC, CC

Stitched by Shpinelka

Merry Be

2011-12-28T04:13:00.000-05:00

Ornament #10

Shepherd's Bush

30ct. Straw Linen Silk Thread,

Buttons, Beads

Stitched by Shpinelka

Response to Raven/Missy

2011-12-25T21:19:00.002-05:00

This post is to answer a question from Raven/Missy about the ornament I posted last week. The design is called Blackwork Noel and was a freebie from Glory Bee. The copy write date is 2005. I hope this helps and you can still find it.
DonnaTN

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T15:28:00.000-05:00

...in Hungarian

Renato Parolin: Colori d'Inverno

28 ct linen, DMC threads

szaberka

Ornament #6 Photo Booth Snowmen

2011-12-24T17:31:00.000-05:00

Design: Photo Booth Snowmen

Designer: Bent Creek

Fabric: Random scrap of 32 ct blue

Floss: DMC as called for

Started & Finished: 11/24/11

Completed: 11/27/11

Stitched by: The Inspired Stitcher

This is just one of the scenes from the Photo Booth Snowmen chart. I love how the one snowman is giving the other one "bunny ears." It reminded me of our usual merriment and naughtiness when my stitching friends and I get together. This chart has always made me smile when I see it stitched.

2011-12-23T20:40:00.000-05:00

"Christmas Joy Pinkeep"

Pineberry Lane Freebie

32 ct mystery linen, DMC floss

I'll bet this one looks familiar. :o) Thanks for the great finishing idea Becky!

Ornament No 10

2011-12-23T10:37:00.004-05:00

This is definitely my final ornament, my thumb is aching now from so much stitching and crafting this week. I've thoroughly enjoyed stitching for the challenge and I hope Becky will host it again next year.

Thank you Becky :)

Lizzie Kate flip it, stitched on evenweave using DMC threads.
Stitched by: Heather D

2 More...

2011-12-23T09:47:00.000-05:00

I really enjoyed stithing/finishing these.

Gingerbread Tree

2011-12-23T08:51:00.000-05:00

I made this one for my son's teacher. I didn't realize how many french knots were in it! I usually use beads in place of french knots but this design made me learn how to make them finally!

Gingerbread Tree

Little House Needleworks

JCS 2010 Ornament Preview

DMC linen

DMC threads

A Christmas Song

2011-12-23T08:47:00.000-05:00

After seeing Becky's finish of this design I knew it would be perfect to stitch for my son's Music teacher.

A Christmas Song

Full Circle Designs

JCS 2009 Ornament Issue

28ct DMC Linen

Weeks/DMC floss

I got it finished just in time for him to give it to her today.

Christmas in Hungarian

2011-12-23T04:56:00.000-05:00

With Renato's red letters :)

Renato Parolin: Colori d'Inverno - Alfabeto rosso Natale

30 ct Graziano linen, DMC threads

Stitched and finished by szaberka65

Cute Snowman..

2011-12-22T23:49:00.003-05:00

I finally got around to finishing a few ornaments tonight; I was going to take pictures and after I took this one; my camera died..:( I'll post the others tomorrow

Ornament No 9

2011-12-22T20:04:00.003-05:00

I had just enough fabric left from another project to do a small design, so I measured a Just Nan Whimzi I did a couple of years ago and knew that this would fit perfectly (now all I have to do is find the whimzi frame I had out at the weekend and I can frame it).

Just Nan Whimzi
Stitched by: Heather D

Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-22T16:14:00.000-05:00

Quilted Christmas Ball

Desing: SJ Desing

Stitched by: Antonina Listochek

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Design :Mill Hill " Poinsettia"

Stitched by Antonina Listochek

En(JOY) my 7th ornament!

2011-12-22T13:01:00.000-05:00

This one I loved making and will keep for my tree. It will be my Christmas 2011 handstitched ornament.
It is the second pattern in Sam Hawkins' 50 Cross stitch Christmas. I used a left over fabric and threads. I did not keep to the colours suggested. I added some beads and finally I added a little piece of pink lace trimming that I had received from Melissa of Tiny Happy blog.

AriadnefromGreece

http://ariadnefromgreece.blogspot.com/

Ornament No 8

2011-12-21T10:35:00.000-05:00

Lizzie Kate flip it, stitched on evenweave using DMC threads.
Stitched by: Heather D

Ornament #2

2011-12-20T22:47:00.003-05:00

Here is Ornament #2 which was really the first one I stitched by the 2nd to get finished. This design was a freebie I think. The original was done with red thread on a white background, but I had this piece of ruby linen that was just the right size.
DonnaTN

Ornament No 7

2011-12-20T19:23:00.000-05:00

Lizzie Kate flip it, stitched on evenweave using DMC threads.
Stitched by: Heather D

Red Birds for Peace

2011-12-20T14:54:00.000-05:00

Blue Ribbon Designs Red Birds for Peace
stitched by Lynn J on natural linen
using DMC floss

This could very well be my last ornament stitched this year. I have another on the go but I'm not sure if it will be finished in time.

Ornament No 6

2011-12-20T10:05:00.002-05:00

While I was looking for another chart, I came across an envelope full of Lizzie Kate flip its, along with the fabric and tucks and that I had kitted up 3 of them.
Stitched by: Heather D

ornament #4

2011-12-19T18:16:00.002-05:00

Well, in addition to stitching my #3 ornament for my nephew Connor, my other nephew Zachary (the older brother) decided he wanted an ornament too but something baseball. He eats, sleeps and plays baseball 24/7. I must admit it was a great challenge to come up with what to do. I was able to find this oop chart and I love how it turned out. I think he will love it too. I am even thinking about stitching one for my tree. I think I will start stitching both of my nephew's an ornament every year. I am also thinking about stitching Zachary a baseball theme ornament every, in my search this year I found several charts. I think it will make a neat tree for him when he is older.

a second santa #3

2011-12-19T18:10:00.002-05:00

Here is a second Santa that I stitched for you nephew. I was working on the first while visiting. He is 7 and all enthrawled with my stitching. When he was asking me who this was for he stated that he wanted one too. So it is stitched and I will finish it this week for him. I had to make Santa's pants a little wider due to making a mistake that I was not going to rip out. Santa still turned out well, I think. I know he will love it.

Ornament #2

2011-12-19T18:06:00.002-05:00

Here is the second ornament that I stitched for my guild exchange. I stitched one for my mother to give and one for me to give.

ornament #1

2011-12-19T18:01:00.002-05:00

Here is one of the ornaments

that I stitched for my guild's

christmas ornament exchange.

It is stitched over one.

My second ornament

2011-12-19T15:17:00.000-05:00

This one is made for my little sister who is a smurf fun.The design is from the book "Les Schtroumps au point de croix" Marie Pieroni. I stitch it on 18aida with Dmc.

micaela

Ornament No 5

2011-12-19T12:55:00.003-05:00

Stitched by Heather D

Ornament No 4

2011-12-19T12:50:00.002-05:00

Stitched variegated blue with a metallic thread through it too.
Stitched by Heather D

Val's Stuff Ornaments

2011-12-19T07:34:00.000-05:00

These two guys are both designed by Val's Stuff. This one is a freebie that I stitched on 28 ct Summer Khaki with DMC.

This snowman is Just A Flake from the 2011 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it with DMC on a scrap of light blue 32 ct linen that didn't photograph so well!

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

The Prairie Schooler Nutcrackers

2011-12-19T07:23:00.000-05:00

Can you tell that I love The Prairie Schooler Christmas designs?! This Santa is from The Prairie Schooler's Nutcracker booklet, Book #59. I stitched it with DMC on 32 ct Toasted Almond.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Prairie Schooler St. Nicholas II

2011-12-19T07:15:00.000-05:00

I stitched this design, from The Prairie Schooler St. Nicholas II, on 32 ct Lambswool with DMC.

My blog: Notes From Blue Hen Hollow

Prairie Schooler Kris Kringle

2011-12-19T06:50:00.001-05:00

This ornament is from The Prairie Schooler Kris Kringle Book #62. I stitched the ornament on 32 count Liberty Gathering Gray linen from R&R with DMC.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Val's Stuff - Oh Joy

2011-12-19T06:21:00.003-05:00

'Oh Joy' by Val's Stuff
32ct Natural Linen with pearl lurex

Another Snowman finish from me! I don't usually display stitched ornies on my tree (I have a special display tree for my ornies that is on my hearth) but when I put this on the tree yesterday to take a photo it had to stay!

Happy Stitching,

Christina (whilstirisnaps)

JBW - A Very Merry Winter

2011-12-19T06:16:00.004-05:00

JBW - A Very Merry Winter
32ct Summer Khaki Linen

I LOVE the trim on this ornie - my first attempt at this sort of finish and I will admit to getting lots of help from my mum - thanks Mum!

Happy Stitching,

Christina (whilstirisnaps)

Ornamentology

2011-12-19T04:56:00.000-05:00

Here is another ornie I have finished recently.

The Trilogy "Ornamentology" booklet

Stitched on white evenweave using DMC

Beaded edge finish.

Lisa V

Quaker Christmas Ornament

2011-12-18T22:31:00.001-05:00

I stitched this gem of a freebie up over the weekend. Its charted for red floss on white fabric, but as usual I like to switch things up! It looked nice on paper it looks fantastic all stitched up! I didn't realize it when I took the picture that the whites blew out a little bit. Trust me it looks great!

Quaker Christmas Ornament

Kell Smurthwaite

Freebie Kincavell Krosses Blog

Stitched one 32ct Cranberry Linen Stitched with DMC B5200

Winter Sampler Ornament

2011-12-18T21:16:00.000-05:00

Winter Sampler freebie by Cosmic Handmade
stitched by Lynn J on 32 ct naturel linen
using DMC floss

I finished the stitching on this one a couple weeks ago and hoped I'd have it finished into an ornie by now. As you can see, that hasn't happened......yet!

4th Ornament, oh my!

2011-12-18T19:05:00.000-05:00

Well, it took less time than I thought!

Moonstruck

Full Circle Designs

32ct days gone by linen

GAST WDW

Design taken from the JCS Ornament magazine 09. This took some concentrated stitching time! If you look closely, you can see the Kreinik gold braid I used, in place of Rainbow Gallery, in the border and on all the gifts. Stitching with metallic threads are not my cup of tea but for this it was worth it. Looks nice in person.

Have a great week!

Four More Finishes

2011-12-18T15:49:00.002-05:00

I finally finished up the 4 ornaments that I have been working on the past 2 weeks.

Design: Different Drummer MH12-7303

Fabric: 16ct Stitching Band

Thread: DMC

Beads & Embellishment: Mill Hill

Edited 20/12/11 to add: Oops, I was so excited to post my finished ornaments, I forgot that the Different Drummer was started back in January so it doesn't qualify for this challenge. Sorry!!!!

Design: Merry Moose MH18-1303

Fabric: 14ct Perforated paper PP3 Antique Brown

Thread: DMC

Beads & Embellishments: Mill Hill

Design: Stocking Reindeer

Designer: Daffycat Designs

Fabric: 36ct Flax Edinborough Linen

Thread: DMC

Beads: Mill Hill

Design: Cardinal Winter

Designer: Little House Needleworks

Fabric: 30 Ct Cocoa Linen WDW

Thread: DMC & Crescent Colours

Happy Stitching,
Loretta

My 3rd ornament!

2011-12-17T20:46:00.000-05:00

May I present my 3rd ornament!

On 14ct aida with DMC. This was taken from Leisure Art's Best 250 Christmas Quickies. I'm not sure of how I'll finish this! But I'll get it in by the 31st! I'm currently stitching an ornament that'll be done soon too. Lately, life and the holidays are putting a crimp in my ornament stitching. But I've had fun! Thanks Becky!

Ornamentification Part Deux

2011-12-17T19:58:00.002-05:00

I spent a fair part of today in the Onramentification process! I've done the finishing on two more of the ornaments I stitched during this challenge. These are both Daffycat Designs which I've already shown here in their finished unfinsihed state.

Snow Hop

Stocking Reindeer

Copycat! (4)

2011-12-17T14:39:00.003-05:00

I liked Becky's so much, and I had all the materials and pattern, so here they are. The bottom one has already been given to a friend who loves handmade items.

Primitive Tradtions

scrap fabric

HDF silks

stitched by JanetM

Ornament #3

2011-12-16T16:36:00.003-05:00

I just finished Jingle Jingle, the 2011 Sampler ornament from Homespun Elegance. It's stitched on Tree of Life's Hazel Nut Blend.

Jingle Jingle
Homespun Elegance
Tree of Life linen

Kathy in OH

Ornament Number 2

2011-12-16T16:28:00.001-05:00

I stitched Merry Christmas, a free design from Primitive Traditions, on a scrap of linen with DMC. I finished it to match Believe by the Sampler Girl that I stitched last year.

Kathy in OH

JBW Mitten Ornaments Ornamentified!

2011-12-15T22:18:00.001-05:00

The JBW Mittens I shared with you sooner have finally be onramentified! They will be going to their new homes sometime next week!

Christmas card.

2011-12-15T20:29:00.000-05:00

Design: Christiane Dahlbeck -Winterfraume.
Fabric: Monaco white 28ct
Threadz:DMC,beads,snowflakes buttons.
Stitched by Antonina Listochek

Ornament #10

2011-12-15T16:32:00.000-05:00

My ornament #10 is one I made up to remember a movie that I saw this season and fell in love with. I just love a sweet love story like this one.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Maureen

Gingerbread Freebie (2)

2011-12-15T08:38:00.004-05:00

Gingerbread Freebie
32ct Natural Linen with pearl lurex
This is such a cutie I had to stitch it again for my friend's little girl. This time I left out the heart along the bottom so it's not such a long ornie. I also added her name and the year on the back as it's her first Christmas. See my previous post for a link to the freebie.

Happy Stitching,

Christina (whilstirisnaps)

Christmas Tree Freebie (4,5,6,7...they're multiplying!)

2011-12-15T08:28:00.003-05:00

And yet more Christmas trees! Usually I stitch family & friends ornies from the JCS ornamnent issue but this year I just ran out of time, so (nearly) everyone is getting one of these easy-to-stitch Christmas trees. Seven stitched and three to go. Please see my earlier post for the link to Alexandrina's blog for the freebie.

Happy Stitching...not long to go now!

Christina (whilstirisnaps)

Ornament #5 Winter Squirrel

2011-12-14T13:54:00.001-05:00

Design: Winter Squirrel (2011 JCS Ornaments Issue)

Designer: The Victoria Sampler

Fabric: 28 ct. Dirty Linen

Floss: DMC as charted

Started: 11/13/11

Finished & Completed: 11/27/11
Stitched by: The Inspired Stitcher

I used a super jumbo bottle cap found in the scrapbooking section of Hobby Lobby. I made French knots instead of using the called for buttons. I also used my Crop-A-Dial (scrapbooking tool) to punch the hole for the hanger.

Ornament # 4 ~ The Sampler Girl - Believe

2011-12-14T13:44:00.000-05:00

Believe by The Sampler Girl

32 Ct Sand Linen w/ Crescent Colours: Cupid

Enjoy your day!

Until next time, Janice

Christmas Star.

2011-12-13T20:58:00.000-05:00

Design: Hearty Craft.
Fabric: lt blue ,dk blue felt.
Threads: DMC, DMC Jewel Effects, beads.
Stitched by Antonina Listochek