This year I have decided to only have one New Year resolution as I'm not the best at sticking to my resolutions....anyone else like that? This year, my New Year resolution is to do more of what brings me happiness. I figured it's vague enough that anything could fit into that statement and I'm likely to keep that resolution all year long!
So what have I been working on over the Christmas period? Well, first of all I managed to get the felt stocking completed.....and in time for Christmas! Yay me!!!
The sequins really sparkle but you can't tell from the pictures. Santa's beard was made up of several layers each embroidered and sequined before being attached...
His mustache, eyebrows, cheeks and hat are all stuffed as well as being sequined and embroidered...
The hardest part was embroidering the name on the top. The last stockings that I made were done on pale or white felt and I was able to use one of those disappearing ink pens to write the name so that I had a guide while stitching. This time nothing would show up on the dark green felt, so I just had to stitch and hope for the best! I didn't manage to get the stocking lined, so that's a project to do before Christmas 2018....what's the betting that I leave it to the last minute? :)
I also managed to get a few stitches into the little birds kit....yes, lots of blue....I think after this, I'll be looking for designs that don't have any blue in them at all!
Another new start was this design that was just perfect for my daughter who wanted something to give to one of her professors that she has kept in touch with. This professor teaches a class called Storytelling and Cultures. I was looking for something to stitch and came across this chart in my stash....
It was perfect for this wonderful lady.
The designer is Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams Inc. Unfortunately she has taken quite a few of her free designs off the website due to illegal copying and sharing of her charts....a problem that many designers face. As much as I love Facebook, Pinterest and the like, there are just so many illegal copies of charts being shared that it's hard to see how long designers will be able to stay in business. The good news is that you can still find many free dragon charts on the Dragon Dreams Inc Facebook page.
So, a big thank you to all who visited here and left comments in 2017 ...... fingers crossed that 2018 is a great and productive crafty year!
Until next time....happy stitching!
Rhona
9 comments:
I think your embroidered Joe looks great! What a lovely stitch for your daughter's professor. It's sad that so many designs are being stolen. I think as with all things, most stitchers are honest and it is just a few who spoil it for everyone else.
The Santa stocking is too cute. Congrats on finishing it up. Beautiful progress on your new WIPs. Good luck in your 2018!
Rhona, I love how great your Santa stocking came out. It's adorable and you can see all the work that went into it. Your new stitching looks really pretty. And that will make a wonderful gift for the professor. Happy New Year! RJ
What a great stocking well done.
Love your new starts.
Happy New Year.
Rhona, I'm so impressed you got it done in time for Christmas! It's beautiful and I can see that it was a lot of work. Your new stitches are very pretty, looking forward to seeing more of the bluebirds. I'm sure the professor is going to be thrilled with such a thoughtful gift.
Lovely stocking! The stitching for your daughter's professor is beautiful and perfectly themed. Good luck for 2018!
Happy New Year Rhona! I love the sampler for your daughter's professor...just perfect! Wishing you lots of happy stitching times in 2018! xox
Congratulations on the Happy Dance for the Santa stocking, it looks great, especially the name!
Love the Dragon Dreams design, the class sounds like my sort of class too.
That beard looks gorgeous :D great work!!
Happy 2018 :D
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