JBW Designs "Christmas Keepsakes II"
Homespun Elegance motif from "Merry Winter Bellpull"
I decided to take a break from the JCS Ornament issues and stitch some stuff from my stash. I love the JBW ornaments and stitched two using DMC 115 and 94. I loved the green and think I will be stitching these again. I had an unfortunate accident with a water bottle and my Homespun Elegance ornament suffered the consequences ... oh well I still like the way it turned out.
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Thanks for all your wonderful comments on the Sparrow's Song. It's amazing how much I have thought of my grandmama over the last few days. I can vividly remember the smell of her house, the pictures on the wall, and the homemade straw broom that was always in the corner. Oh how I wish I could spend another afternoon with her.
Thanks for visiting. I hope you are having a wonderful week and wish you many happy stitches!
I love these - great job!
ReplyDeleteAs always, these ornaments inspire me to get some patterns out and start stitching! All of them are great and I'm so impressed that you've got the finishing done too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and finishes, Karen.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of Judy's too! Merry Winter looks great despite the run in with the H2O (*HUGS*)
Sorry about the whole water bottle incident - at least it wasn't grape koolaid (we won't go there)
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments are fabulous - thanks for sharing ;)
Great ornaments Karen! Your tree will be full this year!
ReplyDeleteNice finishes Karen. I think I might have to try out some of my JBW designs soon.
ReplyDeleteLISA V
Fantastic finishes Karen! JBW and Homespun Elegance, two of my favourites for Christmas designs.
ReplyDeleteLovely ornaments Karen. Reminds me that it's about time to start my Christmas stitching.
ReplyDeletebeautiful finishes, as always. I love how you have the perfect fabric to go along with all of your finishes!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornaments particularly those delicate trees.
ReplyDeleteThose are so sweet. I don't see any evidence of an accident.
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteDaisy
What beautiful ornaments!
ReplyDeleteI missed Sparrows Song because I've been a bad blogger, but it came out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just love your ornaments too. You've really got a head up on Christmas!
Good thing it was only water! I love all your ornaments. Makes me want to get started on some myself.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite post each month!! I am going to have to look up those JBW Designs - they are terrific!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, as always.
Beautiful collection of ornaments for your tree.
ReplyDeleteIt strange how sometimes these memories seem to be with us, treasure them and the good times you shared with her. xx
Very pretty ornaments Karen!!
ReplyDeleteI had an "accident" with water once with overdyed threads. Except mine wasn't from a spilled water bottle....It was from me *forgetting* I used overdyed floss and I wanted to wet the fabric a little before I ironed it! It was a gift for my son's teacher. Luckily it was a LK design and I was able to re stitch it quickly.
Actually I think the color bleed gives it a nice look. I may try that on purpose sometime lol
Congrats Karen! Three more lovelies to put on your tree this year :o)
ReplyDeleteThese ornaments are very beautiful ! I love them and you give me ideas for next Christmas. Isabelle
ReplyDeleteI love your finishes! You always do such a nice job with them.
ReplyDeleteVery touching to hear some of the things you remember about your grandmothers home. If I could pick anyone to spend the day with it would be my grandmother too!
Beautiful finishes Karen!
ReplyDeleteRemembering our loved ones is such a precious thing.
Such beautiful ornaments, karen. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLove this month's offerings; I just couldn't pick a favorite! :D Homespun Elegance's things just lend themselves to a bit of "oops", I think. I just finished one where I cut the edging in the wrong place for the blanket stitching--I just grabbed another length of thread and 'visibly mended" it. :D
ReplyDeleteP.S. How many times did I use the word "just" in that comment, lol!?
ReplyDeleteYour tree is going to be fabulous this year. Great ornaments.
ReplyDeleteLove the JBW trees.You make me want to stitch some for my tree.
ReplyDeleteLike the plaid fabric you used on "Merry Winter".
Lovely finishing, Karen. I love them all. :)
ReplyDeletePretty ornies ~ and you've done a fantastic job finishing all these ornies this year! Congrats!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Karen!! I love the hemp or twine (?) around the middle one. Too cute!!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes! Can't see what's wrong with the Homespun ornie...
ReplyDeleteGreat new ornament finishes Karen! Your tree is going to look so lovely this year :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful stitching and finishing.It's really admirable that you finish your ornaments right after stitching them. I wish I could be the same ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes, Karen! Your ornaments are always so nicely done :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your recollections of your grandmother's house--isn't it amazing how a single thing like your Sparrow's Song piece can stir up so many memories. She sounds like a wonderful woman...
Stitching already for Christmas that's smart. Your tree will be beautiful at Christmastime! I love your JBW ornies!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching and finishing. Wish I could get some of mine finished up. I like the greens you chose for the trees.
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