Last of the 2021 Christmas Ornaments

I've decided to do a series of posts over the next few days with all the stitching things I'd like to share. Today is all about the rest of the Christmas ornaments I stitched during 2021, many of these were stitched over our winter months.

These designs are by Lila's Studio and are from the Spirit of Christmas series:

Snow Globe by JBW Designs:

Doves by JBW Design:

Stocking and Star by JBW Designs

Plum Pudding by JBW Designs

Merry & Bright by Primrose Cottage Stitches

Joy, a freebie pattern by Misty of Luminious Fibre Arts:

Holly Jolly Christmas by Sub Rosa Designs

 If you would like any further details about these ornaments, feel free to get in touch!

See you soon xx

A Trio of Ornaments

I've had so much fun stitching various Stitching with the Housewives Christmas designs this year and here are the most recent ones I've finished.

A Very Merry Christmas to You, is a freebie generously offered by Priscilla and Chelsea and it can be found on Priscilla's blog here.

Tis the Season and Here Comes Santa can be purchased as pdf charts from their etsy shop.

I used 32 count black belfast linen and the recommended DMC threads.

I love how the colours pop on the black fabric!

See you soon x

Lots of Stitching to Share

For the past few months, I've set myself a goal of spending time at my sewing machine at least once a week, even if its just for 30 minutes. I certainly did that a few weeks ago, with face mask production in full steam - making them for us, my parents, Glenn's dad, my sister in law, Hannah's friends, my friends, I think I made about 60 in total - all different styles and fabrics! 

I've been finishing up some of my Christmas stitching projects, some stitched recently and others earlier in the year.

First up, is All the Trimmings, a free pattern offered by the Fast Quarter Shop during September.  I stitched this pretty design on chalkboard linen using the recommended DMC threads. Made into a small pillow with Lady Dot Creates trim.

A few ornaments, pattern from Spirit of Christmas by Lila's Studio for some dear friends.

This is the ornament I stitched for my friend Carol in the US. I was so happy that Carol has now received this safely since mail has been a bit hit and miss to and from New Zealand. (At the moment, we can't receive any mail from the US - so sad I can't make any pre Christmas stash purchases). 

Anyways, this is Snow Joyful by Homespun Elegance

This is the ornament I stitched for another dear stitching friend, Andrea from the UK, which has also now arrived safely.  This is Dazzlin Deer by Heart in Hand.

This is Hannah's 2021 Christmas ornament, Mouse Decorates for Christmas by the Tiny Modernist. So cute!

Merry, a free pattern offered by Heart in Hand, stitched for a work friend.

2020 Prairie Schooler Santa ready to be added to the basket

Ho Ho Ho by Trellis and Thyme, stitched for a friend's grandaughter.

Lastly for today, a new start from earlier in the month, Little Deeds Sampler by the Scarlett House.
 

I'm using most of the recommended threads and 32 count Limestone belfast linen. This is going to be a gift for one of my younger cousins, who was meant to be having her graduation ceremony from Medical School at the end of November but it has now been postponed until May 2022. We're all very proud of her. She is now working as a Junior Doctor.

Have a fun weekend, and see you soon xx

Tiny Modernist Christmas Stitch along

Back in September, I decided to sign up for the 2021 Christmas Stitch along by Tiny Modernist. You can find out more about this here.

I found some fabric in my stash, I think its 32 count Belfast linen Amsterdam Blue, which is close to DMC 3768, the called for DMC threads and then it's all kitted in this project bag that I made from some Lori Holt Christmas fabric.

The threads are very vibrant!

How cute is this little gingerbread man needle minder? I bought this when I was in Christchurch back in July.

Here's Part 1 all stitched:

 I've been working on Part 2 and it's nearly finished, just in time as Part 3 has just been released this week.

See you soon xx

Jolly July Finishes

Here are some of my finishes from the 2021 Jolly July projects I worked on. All of these designs are by Priscilla and Chelsea, Stitching with the Housewives and many of their charts can be purchased from their Etsy shop here:

Jolly St Nick & Rudolph, stitched on 32 count chalkboard linen 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town, 32 count black belfast linen 

Dapper Doodads

 All stitched on 32 count black belfast linen using the recommended DMC threads. 

Such fun stitching projects! See you soon x

Jolly July 2021 - Two new starts

All my stitching supplies for Jolly July this year are in this leftover shopper bag from last Christmas, it's the perfect size for everything.  I've got all my charts in the bag I made from last year's Mistletoe Lane stitched piece.

 

So far I've had two new starts for Jolly July. Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Priscilla and Chelsea from Stitching with the Housewives. I've had this kitted since Jolly July 2020!

I''m using 32 count black belfast linen and the recommended DMCs.

Another project I've had kitted since it first came out is Holly Jolly Christmas by Sub Rosa:

Both of these can be purchased as PDF charts, instant gratification!

See you soon x

Jolly July is on it's way

For a few years now I've participated in Jolly July, a stitch along on Instagram organised by Kimberly from the Fat Quarter Shop, and Priscilla and Chelsea of Stitching with the Housewives. As I stitch Christmas designs all year round, I usually spend all of July working on these.  This year I've decided to have a mixture of new starts and also get some stitching done on some older projects including one or two started last year during Jolly July.

I spent a couple of happy hours on the weekend getting fabric, charts and threads organised for this month and also, checking out what ornaments I've already stitched during 2021.

I haven't shared any of these so here we go, all stitched - just to be finished some time.

Jolly St Nick and Rudolph, by Stitching with the Housewives

Berries in Bloom, a freebie by Hands on Designs

Mouse's Christmas Decorating by Tiny Modernist

Ho Ho Ho by Trellis & Thyme

2020 Santa by the Prairie Schooler

Joy - Lila's Studio

Peace - Lila's Studio

Noel - Lila's Studio

Gingerbread Cookies by Little House Needleworks

Snow Joyful by Homespun Elegance

Dazzlin' Deer by Heart in Hand

Are you going to be participating in Jolly July? 

See you soon xxx