Daffy's Stitchy Friends

Monday, October 25, 2010

Reindeer finish

I've been doing a bit of finishing here and there. My Holly Reindeer looks quite spiffy made up as a pillow ornament, doesn't she? I used the red swirl fabric for the back and stuffed lightly with fibrefill. Aren't those swirls perfect for antlers like that? A rustic bow of jute made the hanger.

Design ~ Holly Reindeer
Designer ~ Me! Daffycat Designs
Fabric ~ 28 count tea-dyed scrap
Fiber ~ DMC

My Uncle Jack was down this month visiting from Nova Scotia. We were able to go out for a late lunch with him and my parents. Holly Reindeer went home with my uncle. I received a nice thank you note from my Aunt Ruth in return!

This design is still available as a freebie. See this post here. Or click on the cat in my sidebar to see the rest of my free designs.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox

40 comments:

Karen said...

Still a very cute design! Need to finish this one this year....

Nancy said...

I love this, and my first thought was that I was going to ask you who the designer was! How did I miss this earlier? Thanks!

Catherine said...

Cute!!

ana~stitch said...

so cute~~!!

Chris said...

Sweet finish!

Melanie said...

PERFECT fabric! Very nice. :)

Anonymous said...

I love how the antler curl mimics the curl in the fabric. Very pretty!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Very cute! I especially love the jute hanger.

Veronica said...

Aww... Such a cute design. Love the fabric too and the rustic cord you used for the ribbon.

Barbi said...

That backing is perfect for your design....ahem...I'm still waiting for the 3rd one....ahem. LOL

Lynn said...

Oh he's adorable! Or is it she? In any case it's so cute and makes a great ornament. Thanks for the design!

Tracey said...

So cute! Love the fabric and the hanger too- what a cool idea. I think dd has some of that- may have to snag some!

Patty C. said...

Great finish - I love the swirls !!!
Lovely gift for your family :)
Take Care

Angela said...

Great finishing Sharon!

Unknown said...

What a lovely little design and ornament.

Lesleyanne said...

A lovely finish. The backing fabric is perfect.

Annemarie said...

Love it! Backstitched antlers: brilliant! Your finishing fabric of choice is gorgeous :o)

Annette said...

You finished it up so darn cute.. It's on my wishlist to make for Christmas..
Love it!!!

Hazel said...

Beautiful! It's on my To Do list for this years ornaments. xx

Christine said...

The little reindeer ornament is gorgeous, I love how the mottled linen makes it look like its snowing, and the backing fabric is perfect for it

Carmen said...

lovely design and fabric, just perfect!

Bekca said...

Agreed, this is the perfect fabric for the design. It makes a lovely pillow!

Annie said...

Super finish and very spiffy indeed. Love the look of the tea-dyed fabby with the red fabric.

Gen said...

Very cute, love the rustic bow and the fabric!

Carol said...

Love the whole ornament, Sharon--the fabric and little jute tie are perfect for that cute little reindeer :)

Karan said...

Lovely finish. You've reminded me I've still got a reindeer to do the finishing on. Oops! Hope you enjoyed the family catch up. :0)

Pumpkin said...

How perfect is that! Very sweet and I love the fact that it came all the way to my province :o)

Julie M said...

Very cute ornie and the fabric was a perfect choice!

Lainey said...

Such a cute finish Sharon!

staci said...

Adorable finish Sharon! I really love it!

Jo said...

I downloaded your freebie chart least yer - he looks fdabulous made up into a pillow, and your choice of backing fabric is just perfect!

Danielle said...

Great finish! If you check out my most recent blog post you will see I used the same exact fabric for a wallhanging. How funny!!

Myra said...

Fabulous finish! The swirly fabric is very pretty.

Anonymous said...

Adorable! The fabric is a perfect complement.

ArchangelDecker said...

Awesome work! :)

valerie said...

Cute! I hope I can get to this one this year...

Julie said...

Nice when family come to visit, even nicer when you can give them a little bit of your craftwork to take home with them, its superb.

Blu said...

Very cute!

Carolyn NC said...

Love it!

Miokka said...

I love this! Thank you!!!