Monday, November 9, 2009

A New Week Begins Again

Good Morning dear friends. I'm feeling quite chipper :) The weekend was busy with football games (flag and high school playoffs) and practices. And work. And a bit of cleaning. And raking leaves...Way Too Many Leaves! I've sent all my darlings to work and school. And while the washer and dryer are busy, I'll be stitching away. Well, as soon as the bathrooms see my attention, lol.


Was checking my archives, and this time last year I hadn't even started ornament stitching yet. But I was still ahead of the game since I had stitched-but-never-finished ornaments tucked away in a drawer :)



This was my first time making my own cording. I'm so lazy that I just buy it. Now I know how easy it is to do!!!



Quaint Sampling and Heirloom Ornaments
Leisure Arts' Best 250 Christmas Quickies
fabric: 32ct lambswool linen
fibers: DMC
Mill Hill Seed Beads #02012


Well my lovelies, I'm off! Thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods and for all your wonderful comments! Sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine!!!

41 comments:

Annie said...

Adorable little angels. Those bathrooms sure can get in the way of stitchy fun!

Diana said...

Cute ornament! I think I have that book. Now if I can just find it.

Berit said...

How cute! I love the numerals, and also the blue of the dresses!

Shari said...

these ornaments are adorable. Great job!!!! Isn't it amazing the lovelies we find in older books we have on hand?!?!!

Nancy said...

Wonderful Staci! I love your beads around the edge, and the designs are very sweet.

Katrina said...

They are so cute! Congrats on the finishes :-).

Deb said...

What a sweet ornament! The stitching and finishing is wonderful!!!

WendyJo said...

Super cute ornament Staci!

I'm doing laundry myself right now too!!

Vinniey said...

What a cute ornament! The fabric's color is just perfect for the blue angel! So sweet!

Melinda said...

I love these ornaments! They're sooooo lovely!:)))

Julie M said...

cute ornies and good job on the cording. I need to learn how to do that!

Michelle said...

The ornaments you made are so pretty and I love the finishing with the beads and cording! What a wonderful gift to receive. I need to get out my corder and try to make my own again.

Kajsa said...

Your ornaments look great! I love the little beads you put on the edges.

Kim B said...

What great ornies!

Ranae said...

The ornaments are fabulous, Staci.
The leaves here are off the trees and the raking is almost done, yay!

Siobhán said...

They're beautiful, Staci! Congrats on the finishes. :)

Irene said...

Wonderful ornaments !

Concha said...

What a beautiful ornaments!!.

Anonymous said...

Such lovely finishes, Staci!!! They'll look good on any tree. Eugh, don't mention leaves, my muscles ache from all that raking and still there are more!

Lois said...

What adorable ornaments Staci and your cording looks great!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Lovely finishing to great stitching!!

Michele said...

what sweet angels :) and nice finishing!

Theresa said...

Your ornaments are soooooo beautiful!!!!!!! I love the way you finished them~~~~
A mom's work never ends~~ I hope you do find some time to stitch today~~

Kellie said...

Your ornaments and the finishing is beautiful! :) That cleaning stuff can sure get in the way of stitching.
Hope you found time to stitch.

Daffycat said...

Oh, Staci! Your little Angels turned out so sweet. I love the beaded edge and you made the cording? Great job!

Jeanie said...

Beautiful ornaments ! and the finishing is so neat ! I must try and do a better job on my finishings. LOL

Karen said...

Those are the cutest ornaments.

LoriRay said...

Ooooh, I just love your ornaments! Congrats on making your own cording. Woo hoo! :)

Anonymous said...

How fun! I love these Staci! I don't know how you get all the things done that you do. keep on posting great pics!

arcadia said...

Lovely ornaments ! I like the way you finish them with the beads on the side ! You've been so busy doing all kind of wonderful things !
hugs
Arcadia

Brigitte said...

They are just wonderful your little ornaments with the great colours choices of beads and threads.

Julie said...

Super ornies, they look gorgeous

Nicola said...

Sweet ornaments Staci.

Sharon said...

Lovely ornaments Staci!

Wendy said...

Your ornaments look awesome! I love the beaded edging too :-D

Heidi said...

These angel ornaments are adorable!!!

Hugs ~
Heidi

Ellen S said...

Stacy,
I love your blog!! Would you share the way you attach the beads to your ornies? They look adorable!!

Ellen S

Gabi said...

Love those ornaments. They look fantastic.

Roberta said...

Your little Angel ornaments are adorable, nice job on the cording.

Roberta

Teri said...

Adorable ornaments. The cording and finishing look great!

Rima said...

Perfect!