Squeaking in One for September

I really did not think I would be able to stitch an ornie this month--last weekend was so chaotic that I was completely unable to stitch on Saturday and Sunday. Today, after dealing with fussy sick kids for a few hours this morning while DH snoozed and all day yesterday while he worked, I said, "Here!" and handed off the baby to a surprised DH. In less than two hours, I stitched this cutie and sanity--or at least my version of it-- had returned.

It's stitched on 32 count Antique green Permin linen with none of the recommended colors. Instead I used: DMC 4210,Toffee by Six Strand Sweets, 607 Govenor's Blue, 601 Golden Memories and 602 Holly Berry all by Olde Willow Stitchery from the Christmas in Williamsburg Collection. You can barely see it, but I also used a gold PTB on the stocking tip. That may become a bead later, I haven't quite decided.

Bead or not, I think the design is adorable.

Better late than never

JBW designs
28ct cashel linen, antique ivory
WDW kudzu
An oldie, but a goodie :)

In town again


During summer I had no chance to stitch, but now I am here again. The little september-cushion will find its place in the walnut basket. It is from JCS, Christmas 1999, stitched on natural linen, 40ct.
Saludos de las Islas Canarias,
Birgit

Two Shepherd’s Bush Ornaments

I wish I was as good as most of you here and could say I’ve stitched one ornament a month. *kicks rocks* I have not though. So, I’ve decided to just get the final two Shepherd’s Bush ornaments done of this series this year. I have 4 done now! I love them :)

Here are two I finished this month:

The Shepherd’s Watched

Wisemen Came

I plan on finishing them into pillow ornaments for my tree. A wall hanging would be very cute too, but I don’t have enough wall space :) I have also left off the silver charms and stitched what the charm would be onto them.

at long last, an update

I have been stitching ornaments, really. But finishing ... sigh ... remains a bit of a weak spot with me. But here are pictures of a few ornaments I finished yesterday and today. I'm not ready to turn pro, but I think they look okay. :D

The designers are, in order: Blackbird Designs, Birds of a Feather, Heart in Hand,
and Prairie Schooler.