The third time was definitely the charm when it came to stitching the Hope ornament. I changed the fabric from 28ct. Carolina Linen to 28ct. Monaco and it stitched like a breeze.
Here it is before being turned into the Needle Roll ornament.
I used DMC, Kreinik, Mill Hill beads and a thread I hand-dyed myself it is backed with a dark purple satin.
I stitched this in memory of both mine and my husband's father's, and stitched the Cure ornament in memory of my Grandma.
Here it is after being finished. They will be sent off to Donna for her "Stitching for a Cure" tree for the American Cancer Society. Now I need to make one's to hang on our own Christmas
tree.
Both ornaments are beautiful and will be great additions to the tree.
ReplyDeleteOh my. Both of your ornament are gorgeous!! And the finishing is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ornaments. You did a great job. They will look fantastic in Donna's tree
ReplyDeleteFantastic job - these are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I am still picking my chin up off the floor. These are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments. Great finish!
ReplyDeleteBoth ornaments are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous ornament!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the top photo, I thought it was beautiful...when I scrolled down and saw it as an ornament...OMG!!! It is simply fantastic...so delicate and balanced. Great finish!
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alicia in Hawaii
I just want to thank all of you for your wonderful comments. They really mean so very much to me and keep me motivated to design and stitch.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all many day's filled with stitches that cross..... Sandy
They are both very pretty! They have a very special meaning for you which makes them closer to your heart too!
ReplyDeleteI saw your lovely ornaments on the Stitching for a Cure site and left a comment there. When I came to your site and read about your stitching frogs, I was reminded of Dr Suess. "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!"~ Dr Seuss. Creativity is a wonderful gift.
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