Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Ornament for Vonna

Vonna is the September recipient of the Christmas Ornament Swap. We seem to share a liking for a lot of the same things, so the hardest part was mailing it off, lol! I didn't know if I could pull off the finishing. My sewing skills are very basic :) I'm supposed to rectify that this year while the kiddos are in school ;)

My Christmas Pear by

Hands to Work

JCS 2005 ornament issue

fabric: 32ct cream belfast linen,

wool felt

fiber: DMC


I'm pleased with the way it turned out and happily, so is Vonna ;)
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38 comments:

  1. mainely stitchingSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    VERY nice!!!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    It's gorgeous! How the heck did you finish that? Would love to take a sneak peek at the back... *grin*... Looks like those sewing skills aren't too bad at all!!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    That's beautiful! It's been on my to-stitch list for ever but I can see it moving up to the top very soon ;)

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  4. CarlaSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    You call this basic?!!!! Not at all!! It's very pretty!!

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  5. AnnieSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Very inventive finish. Just perfect for that design.

    I love the whole fall them you've created for your blog.

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  6. TammySeptember 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    SO pretty!! I am in love with that little pear!

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  7. MicheleSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    wow, very pretty Staci! Love the finishing .. doesn't look very basic to me :)

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  8. lyndaSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    This ornament is wonderful! I'd love to try something like that but my sewing skills are not the best. You did a beautiful job on this.

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  9. anna s.September 17, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I've been looking at it several times today :)

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  10. AngelaSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Such a beautiful ornament, as usual you did a fantastic job with the finishing.

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  11. IreneSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    A wonderfully fantastic finish !!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    I love the way you finished this!

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  13. tkdquintmomSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    HOW do you do it???? Now I'm hungry for a pear...I would have to make mine with a little bite out of the side of it! LOL Very pretty! You made fabric look edible.

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  14. mercySeptember 17, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    Stacy this is beautiful!

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  15. DoraSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Very creative way of finishing!
    Looks great.
    Dora

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  16. SaloméSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    It´s beautiful,great finish

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  17. GinnySeptember 17, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    Your ornament is amazing!! You did an awesome job of stitching AND finishing. A real treasure, to be sure.

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  18. NicSeptember 18, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    That's lovely!

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  19. AnnemarieSeptember 18, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    Cute. Nice. I want one for me. Now-ish. Off to look for the pattern!

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  20. YukoSeptember 18, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    Oh Staci!
    What a lovely pear you've made for Vonna!
    This is NOT basic at all!!
    Your finishing is perfect!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 18, 2008 at 5:20 AM

    AWESOME! Love the way you finished it.

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  22. NancySeptember 18, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    This is a beautiful pear ornament! Your stitching and finishing are wonderful, and I think you should be VERY pleased!

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  23. "Magnolia"September 18, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Staci, that has to be the CUTEST ornament I've seen this year! Absolutely precious...

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  24. WendySeptember 18, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely stitching and your finishing looks look awesome to me! What a sweet pear to hand on the tree!!

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  25. SharonSeptember 18, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Wonderful ornament Staci!

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  26. RuthSeptember 18, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations! Your sewing skills lack nothing as far as I can see! :)

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  27. LeliaSeptember 18, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    yummy! looks delicious! Stitching and finishing are perfect : )

    Aren't those ornament magazines fun to have?

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  28. BeckySCSeptember 18, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Most gorgeous!!

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  29. SusimacSeptember 18, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Perfect finish and perfect for our dear Vonna

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  30. JenniferSeptember 18, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    A very creative finish, nothing basic about it.

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  31. SandraReeSeptember 18, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    It's perfect Staci! :)

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  32. LillieSeptember 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    Such a lovely and adorable ornie.

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  33. StitcherSeptember 20, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    That is so pretty.

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  34. OlgaSeptember 20, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    What a pretty ornament, you did a great job on finishing it.

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Your ornie for Vonna is absolutely stunning - it just takes your breath away - great job :)

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  36. HazelSeptember 21, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful Staci! x

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  37. KathySeptember 21, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Great job stitching and finishing your pear. Cute design.

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  38. SolstitchesSeptember 27, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    How lovely. This is so unique and very special.

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