Saturday 13 November 2010

I'm off on holiday tomorrow morning !!!

Just before I turn off the computer and do my final packing here's a shot of the finished ornaments.

Stitched on Edinburgh Linen with my favourite red Threadworks floss 

One medallion from the Wiehenburg Christmas Quaker stitched on Edinburgh Linen in my favourite red threadworks floss

Stitched on Edinburgh linen in a Christmas Green Threadworks floss -  store bought tassels to finish

EDITED   Hazel to answer your question I used two threads of floss as I wanted good coverage
These three are all destined to become gifts for people who don't know my blog exists but they have certainly been a fun stitch and I am certainly thankful for the inspiration of Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament issues.   While I never use the recipes I usually find some ornaments I like!
As you can see it's dark outdoors and I need to go "shut eye" in preparation for an early start tomorrow.   See you all in a week's time with a report and hopefully some snapshots of my week in Norfolk Island.
Goodbye


9 comments:

Hazel said...

Your ornaments are stunning Margaret. May I ask you - did you use 1 strand or 2 on the 36 ct linen? xx

Maggie said...

Beautiful ornamnets :-)

I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

hohla said...

Margaret! As I like ornaments Quaker! Very beautiful embroidery!
Good for you to relax on vacation! We are waiting for photos next week!

Tatkis said...

Lovely ornaments! They would be a great gifts for your friends!

Best wishes,
Tatyana

Catherine said...

What beautiful finishes! Enjoy your time away!

Carol R said...

Beautiful ornanments Margaret. Have a great holiday!

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

very lovely ornaments
marylin france

Shelleen said...

your ornaments are beautiful.

Melodee said...

I would love to know where the find the pattern for the first ornament - the Quaker looking one!

Thanks,

Melodee