2011 catch-up post

I have been shocking at updating my ornie finishes over the last 12-18 months, so I thought I'd best kick myself in the pants and start catching up! Here are this year's finishes to date:

"Winter's Eve" by Country Cottage Needleworks

"Sapphire Star" by Patricia Ann Designs

"Frosty Fales" by Little House Needleworks

"Poinsettia" by Mill Hill

"Quaker Christmas Stocking" freebie by Tokens & Trifles

"Frosty Blue" by Blackberry Lane Designs

"All Dolled Up!" by Little House Needleworks

"Mistletoe" by Lizzie*Kate

"Noel" by Lizzie*Kate

"Christmas flip-it" by Lizzie*Kate

Naughty!

And then there is NAUGHTY by Mill Hill. Turned out great! Now off to start "Jingle" buy Mill Hill. Laurel

A Mill Hill finish.

A Mill Hill ornament

Here is a finished ornament. My daughter picked it out for her tree. Huggerz laurel

Holiday Beaded Jewels

Design: Mill Hill
Mill Hill beads, Mill Hill Peble beads, Bugle beads, perforated paper
Stitched by Ponechka

Woodland Santa

Mill Hill kit
DMC, Mill Hill beads, perforated paper.
Stitched by Ponechka

Beaded Ornament

Hi Everyone,
This is a Mill Hill Christmas Ornament Kit called 'Poinsettia'. Stitched on 28 count Linen with DMC threads & Mill Hill beads. I have 2 more of these lovely little kits in my stash that I hope to get finished before Christmas (this year).
Happy stitching, Sue in Australia.

2 Christmas Ornaments

Hi Fellow Stitchers,

I finished 2 ornaments today.

Top is from Prairie Schooler, stitched on 30 count Linen with DMC threads.

Bottom is from the book 'Beaded Cross Stitch Treasures' by Gay Bowles.

Stitched on 28 count Linen with Mill Hill Beads & DMC threads.

Happy Stitching.

Sue in Australia.

Mill Hill Kit Ornament

Winterbird Wreath Kit by Mill Hill.
I came across this UFO from last year and decided it needed to be finished.
My first time stitching with beads.
Stitched on 28 count with DMC Threads and Mill Hill Beads.
Stitched by Sue in Australia.

January Ornie

This is my first ornament finished in 2009. A Mill Hill design worked on perforated paper with thread and lots of beads. It is called 'Down the Chimney' - fun to stitch and quite quick.

One that has been in my stash for ages so a good feeling to know there is one less project waiting in the cupboard

Mill Hill Tiny Treasured Diamonds

Hello!
Happy New Year everyone! Joy and Happiness!
This is my december "Christmas ornaments".
Stitched by Alexandrina

Mill Hill Winter Greetings Series

Although I got rather behind with my Christmas stitching I have managed to finish another Mill Hill Christmas Kit called 'Peace' from their 2008 release. I did not stitch the dove as per the chart but added a dove charm which I prefer

Silver Moon Angel and Candle Angel

Two old kits from Mill Hill I am slowly doing all that I have in my box do do

Christmas Stocking

This is a Mill Hill Christmas ornament kit that I stitched this month.

Design: Holly Days Stocking
Designer: Mill Hill
Fabric: Perforated Paper
Thread & Beads: DMC thread and Mill Hill beads and charm
Finish: Christmas Ornament

July Ornament

It's been a while, but here is an ornament for July.

Mill Hill
Tiny Treasured Diamonds
Engraved Heart Kit, MHTD4

More description here.

June ornament + others

Following is a quick snap of some Christmas projects I have been working on - beaded baubles - fun way of using up the odd beads which seemed to be increasing in volume.



My Christmas ornament for June is a Mill Hill Treasured Diamond Poinsettia from their 2008 release. I love this range from Mill Hill and have stitched most of their designs which are just a pleasure to stitch. Sorry I don't have a better photo - this was taken in a hurry before I had to delivery the ornament to work for part of our Christmas in July display.

Jeweled Joy by Mill Hill

This is my February ornament just completed but really should go under the January section as it is a 'JOY' ornament. Another Mill Hill kit - stitched on black perforated paper and stitched with DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Finished size is 3" x 1.25" and kit included a pin back however I have used a small, flat magnetic and will place this above the Mill Hill santas which cover our fridge at Christmas time. Margie - Linen and Lace

I can never pass up a good sale....

I've seen a few people that like doing the Mill Hill beaded ornaments and I noticed there were quite a few kits on sale at Stitches 'N Things. (It looks like most are marked down from $6.50 to $4)

It looks like there's quite a few other patterns on sale as well - lots of Christmas and ornament patterns from several different designers.

I've never purchased from them myself, so I can't attest to their service, but I've seen their store linked from a few different blogs and their website looks pretty good, so I think it's worth checking out.

Mill Hill Santas

This is my first post so I hope I get it correct. Just finished 2 Mill Hill Santas - worked on perforated paper. I have quite a collection of these worked plus I have some kits in my stash and will aim to have them all worked before the end of the year.
The one on the left is Mandolin Santa from the Musical Santas series and on the right is Avignon Santa from the Medieval Santas series. I usually put a small, flat magnet on the back and at Christmas cover the doors of my refrigerator with them.

My first ornament for the year

Holiday Tree
Designer:Mill Hill
Fabric: 28ct white evenweave
Thread: DMC