July Ornament Exchange.....

Yes...it is time again for the You & I ornament exchange and I decided to do a another freebie from Kincavel Crosses.  

Kincavel Crosses "Beaded Humbug"

Stitched on 22 ct hardanger w/ DMC

This is my second one and will match my
April ornament.   

Lady Kell of Kincavel has some wonderful freebies and you should check them out.   I also want to stitch the snowflake humbug freebies to add to my ornament collection so don't be surprised if you see some more of these!

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My lucky "exchange" partner this month is....

Deborah

Cranberry Samplings

If you would like to be my "partner", you just have to be a follower.  Easy peasy....

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July has been my "Challenge" month and I have been busily stitching on BBD "Their Song" and CHS "Frederick".   I am enjoying stitching both so I just keep alternating between the two.   It would be great if I can I finish "Their Song" before month end.  Just got to keep on stitching.

As always, thanks for your wonderful comments and taking time to visit my blog.  

Happy stitching and stay cool!

Christmas Eve finishes....

Now that my holiday break (8 glorious days) has begun, I found some time to finish a few ornaments just in time for Christmas...

Jeannette Douglas "Bell Ornament"--2008 JCS Ornament Preview Issue
Earth Threads "Mini Band Sampler"--1998 JCS Ornament Issue

I stitched the Bell Ornament a few nights ago. The Mini Band Sampler has been a UFO for a few years and I found it yesterday while organizing my stash. I almost put it to the side, but made the decision to go ahead and finish it, which took all of 30 minutes!

"Glory to God" from Christmas Ornament Trio--SANQ Winter 2002 (Issue 29)
Designed by Barbara Jackson of Tristan Brooks Design

I love this one!!! I started this earlier this fall and never finished it. Again, I found while cleaning and decided to go ahead and finish it. I did change the colors since the original called for silks and were a little more muted. I used DMC and made the colors a little brighter (almost springy). Interestingly enough, all three have a lamb and remind me more of Easter than Christmas. Needless to say, I love the way this one came out and will definitely stitch the other two designs, "Peace on Earth" and "Goodwill to Men".

Hope everyone has a very merry Christmas! Happy stitches...