Lisa has received my Ornament Swap! I stitched her LHN's Pear Tree and backed it with the fabric it's laying on here. It's so nice going to the fabric store and having the perfect fabric jump right out for you. Who knew they made yellow Christmas fabric? I played with the colors (since this was an exchange) and stitched the "L" and the "S" in red to represent our initials. This ornament was such fun to stitch ~but~ I had a little goof...I tea-dyed some 32 count fabric with this project in mind and dyed an extra piece of 28 count just to have it done. I guess I mixed them up because somehow I ended up stitching this on the 28 instead of the 32! I was having such a blast stitching that I never even noticed until it was almost finished. That made this ornament a little bit larger than I intended. Whoops! I'm pretty sure Lisa doesn't mind because she said she loves it!
Design ~ Pear TreeDesigner ~ Little House Needleworks
Fabric ~ 28 count Jobelan
Fiber ~ DMC with Mill Hill Beads
Fiber ~ DMC with Mill Hill Beads
Finish ~ Pillow Ornament
I tried a new-to-me finish with this pillow, trying to follow the directions in the instructions. I may have stuffed it a bit more than the model shows and I could only find jute for the hanger/bow (it called for twine.) But I'm happy with the way it turned out. Cutting & sewing my stitching is nerve-wracking. I don't breathe easy until it's all finished!
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
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I like it on the larger count - it shows how lovely your work is! And I've read Lisa's blog and she caught on to what you did with the initials. Very clever of you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Beautiful stitching. :)
ReplyDeleteCute fabric!! I'm glad she likes it!
ReplyDeletePam
It is an absolutely adorable ornament. I love the jute hanger.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is very pretty! Fabrics DO seem to be getting much prettier! Christmas fabric doesn't have to mean silly Santas and weird reindeer anymore.
A gorgeous finish.
ReplyDeleteWell I LOVE it. It's gorgeous.
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Patti xxx
It's a great finish, I really don't think you need to be worried about your sewing skills! Love the personalization too. It makes a stitched piece that much more special.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great the way it is! You did a wonderful job finishing it!
ReplyDeleteTanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com
I think you can breathe easy with that finish. The backing fabric is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI love this piece, and the way that you finished it as well, that yellow Xmas fabbie is GREAT! You lucked out on that one
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is perfectly preportioned, very pleasant.
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament, the size looks fine & the finish is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love it what a lovely design....
ReplyDeleteYou made it into a very beautifull pillow, it's looks great...
Your sewing skills are very good....
Beautifully stitched, beautifully finished!
ReplyDeleteI'm stitching this now. Where did you find the yellow Christmas fabric? It is perfect for the piece. I like the twine too.
ReplyDeleteGreat ornie Sharon!
ReplyDeleteLISA V
Beautiful stitching and finishing! The ornament is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLookin' great; love that backing fab. choice!
ReplyDeleteExactly--who knew they had yellow Christmas fabric! I didn't! And if you got it recently, who knew you could get it already. Eeek--just a bit over three months to go! What a pretty ornament and finish--on any count!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty, Sharon! I love how you spelled out Daffycat and highlighted your initials--it really personalizes it! And I love the yellow fabric, too :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's a very nice finish!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - I have done this piece also. Such a pretty finish - you did a great job
ReplyDeleteA super exchange ornie for Lisa, i love it when a stitcher personalises a piece just for the receiver, makes it such a special thing to receive.
ReplyDeleteIt looks FABULOUS Sharon! I love the personal touches you put on it :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely exchange piece and the fabric you have chosen is great. I must say I am a fan of the reds and greens of Christmas though :) Happy stitching.
ReplyDeletevery nice piece! You did a great job on it!!!! Isn't it fun to do new finishes?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteFinishing wracks my nerves too!
Your pear tree is gorgeous. I am sure your partner was thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteLindsay
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I'm with you on the fabric cutting! I'm a mess until everything's done.
ReplyDeleteI love how you personalized this one and your jute bow is perfect!
Its beautiful, I love this design, and personalising the alphabet just makes it extra special
ReplyDeleteGreat job--both stitching and finishing! Super cute.
ReplyDeleteThat's really pretty! What a great exchange!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she loves it - it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this design and you did a beautiful job on both stitching and finishing.
ReplyDeleteMargaret