Gifts Sent

Dear friends and fellow bloggers,

I hope I can remember who I sent these to, my note taking has been something of a non-event this year.

The RAKs were sent to Marilyn (no blog) and Kathy.

 

Left:  Peace - La Comtesse and Le Point de Croix.

40ct Antique White Newcastle Linen.

Used DMC 304.

 

Right:  Heart of Christmas - From the Heart ~ Needleart by Wendy.

32ct Flax Belfast linen.

Used DMC threads.

 

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For Kathy (no blog). Kathy contacted me earlier in the year as she was downsizing her stash and she had some Drawn Thread charts that needed a new home, so she thought of me. How kind and thoughtful so Kathy was on my list of gift recipients for the year. I made a small pillow ornament.

 

Believe in Christmas - Samplers Not Forgotten.

40ct Raw Newcastle Linen.

Used DMC alternatives.

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Preview Issue August 2015.

 

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For June. I think this is Prairie Schooler-esque in it's design so of course I was going to stitch this one. It was fun to construct Santas moustache and a bit different. 

 

Sunflower Santa - The Sunflower Seed.

40ct Raw Newcastle Linen.

Used DMC threads.

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2016.

 

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For Carol S I chose Merry Christmas To You which I wish everyone. Simple and yet quite striking in the bold colours.

 

Merry Christmas To You - My Big Toe Designs.

32ct Light Sand Belfast linen.

Used DMC threads.

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2016.

 

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For Angela (no blog). Angela is a long standing commenter on my blog and has been a recipient of a RAK a few years ago. She has had a very busy year with a wedding to stitch and craft for which happened a few weeks ago so I stitched a little treat for Angela herself.

 

Christmas Birdhouse - Country Cottage Needleworks.

32ct Platinum Belfast linen.

Used recommended DMC and Classic Colorworks threads.

 

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For Katrina. This is quite an older design from the 2003 JCS Ornament issue.  I do love to look back at the older issues and find designs that still work 13 years later in this case. Finished in my usual style of a twisted cord, ribbon and a pin.

 

Santa's Stash - Full Circle Designs.

Unknown linen.

Used recommended DMC threads.

Omitted buttons.

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2003.

 

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For Judy. I sent Judy a package that contained this chappy adding the bow to the last present. Judy is another long standing commenter and former RAK recipient. Judy has been very generous over the past few years sending me some wonderful gifts and it was my pleasure to create this for Judy.

 

The Wrapper - Full Circle Designs.

36ct Pearl Grey Edinburgh Linen.

Used recommended threads.

Missed off border.

Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2012.

 

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I shall be back with a round-up of the year and my stitching plans .... note to self - better get my thinking cap on .... for 2017.

 

Until next time ......