Christmas Ornament Issue

I picked up my copy last weekend. It's interesting to see how ideas
switch from year to year...sometimes it seems like designers' minds
collectively move in one direction, just coincidentally.

This year there are only two overtly religious-themed ornaments - the
one by Shepherd's Bush, "Sweet Baby" (and even that's pretty innocuous -
angel and shepherd) and "Thy Works Are Good" by Gentle Pursuit, which
has a manger. Several stockings, nine Santas (I really like the "Santa
in the Moon" by Twisted Oaks Designs - all red, sort of Assisi stitch
w/backstitch outlines effect, not "cutesy"), only a handful of
snowmen/women and angels. LOTS of trees - including a cute one made of
piled-up spools. Brittercup Designs did a poinsettia in her signature
style that's quite appealing (and just as importantly, should stitch up
quickly and only uses two colors of dyed floss, so won't break the
bank!). A few sampler-types, two cats (I especially like the Kitty & Me
"Christmas Blackwork Cat" - this might get me started in that
direction!) and only a few other animals (a stylized reindeer, four
birds, a dog).

The one that's shouting "Stich ME first!" in my direction is an Eiffel
Tower with "Joyeux Noel" - go figure. I know my DD will love it. (And
she's getting homemade pillowcases with a similarly-themed fabric I
found at the quilt store, so that may be her theme this year!)

There aren't that many that "wow" me right off, but certainly enough to
justify the price! All in all, it's a lovely assortment of styles.

Sue


--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning Sock.
Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an outline of
the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across the top.
Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great niece and
nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for the
scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H


"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
I picked up my copy last weekend. It's interesting to see how ideas switch
from year to year...sometimes it seems like designers' minds collectively
move in one direction, just coincidentally.

This year there are only two overtly religious-themed ornaments - the one
by Shepherd's Bush, "Sweet Baby" (and even that's pretty innocuous - angel
and shepherd) and "Thy Works Are Good" by Gentle Pursuit, which has a
manger. Several stockings, nine Santas (I really like the "Santa in the
Moon" by Twisted Oaks Designs - all red, sort of Assisi stitch
w/backstitch outlines effect, not "cutesy"), only a handful of
snowmen/women and angels. LOTS of trees - including a cute one made of
piled-up spools. Brittercup Designs did a poinsettia in her signature
style that's quite appealing (and just as importantly, should stitch up
quickly and only uses two colors of dyed floss, so won't break the bank!).
A few sampler-types, two cats (I especially like the Kitty & Me "Christmas
Blackwork Cat" - this might get me started in that direction!) and only a
few other animals (a stylized reindeer, four birds, a dog).

The one that's shouting "Stich ME first!" in my direction is an Eiffel
Tower with "Joyeux Noel" - go figure. I know my DD will love it. (And
she's getting homemade pillowcases with a similarly-themed fabric I found
at the quilt store, so that may be her theme this year!)

There aren't that many that "wow" me right off, but certainly enough to
justify the price! All in all, it's a lovely assortment of styles.

Sue


--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

Hi, Barbara -

The penguin is adorable! And improvisation is the name of the game with
ornaments, I think. I rarely buy special threads and charms for
ornaments. That said, I did make the trek to the LNS today to buy some
special threads for the Nordic Needle ornament. When I sat down and went
through the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a
few more. Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump
out, then each time you see something else anew!

I also bought some green hand-dyed fabric to do the Eiffel tower. I was
right - as soon as DD saw it, she said, "I HAVE to have that one!" I'll
do it in the DMC colors since I spent a lot on the linen!

I'm glad you jumped in!

Sue


Barbara H wrote:
Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning Sock.
Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an outline of
the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across the top.
Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great niece and
nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for the
scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H





--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

Susan Hartman wrote:
When I sat down and went
through the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a
few more. Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump
out, then each time you see something else anew!



Same here. I have a pad of the mini sticky notes in each place I sit,
and invariably, the ornament issue ends up with some of each color
because what catches my eye sitting on the couch when it first comes in
is not the same as what catches my eye sitting in bed a couple nights
later when I'm making my shopping list.

--
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www.CFSfacts.org where we give you the facts and dispel the myths
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Finished 9/28/07 - two ornaments for charity

WIP: The Teacher, Bethany Angel,
Flowers of Hawaii (Jeanette Crews) for ME!!!
Retrieved from UFO pile: Marbek's Snow Angel

Editor/Proofreader www.IntlProofingConsortium.com
Design page http://www.KarenMCampbell.com/designs.html

Thanks Sue - It's the most fun I have with my stitching all year! I also
go through the magazine over and over. See things I missed and wonder how!
It takes me at least three rounds through to find the first project. As I
go through the picture pages I make a note of the chart page number next to
the designer & ornament number. I flip back and forth between the picture
and chart so much I need both pages noted. I practically wear my working
copy out so I always buy an extra!

You know your daughter well. Now I have to go look up the Eiffel Tower.
I've already got the Nordic Needle ornament pegged as a possibility.

Best regards - Barbara H

"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
Hi, Barbara -

The penguin is adorable! And improvisation is the name of the game with
ornaments, I think. I rarely buy special threads and charms for ornaments.
That said, I did make the trek to the LNS today to buy some special
threads for the Nordic Needle ornament. When I sat down and went through
the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a few more.
Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump out, then
each time you see something else anew!

I also bought some green hand-dyed fabric to do the Eiffel tower. I was
right - as soon as DD saw it, she said, "I HAVE to have that one!" I'll do
it in the DMC colors since I spent a lot on the linen!

I'm glad you jumped in!

Sue


Barbara H wrote:
Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning
Sock. Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an
outline of the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across
the top. Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great
niece and nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for
the scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every
issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H





--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com

On Sep 29, 8:55 pm, "Barbara H" wrote:
Thanks Sue - It's the most fun I have with my stitching all year! I also
go through the magazine over and over. See things I missed and wonder how!
It takes me at least three rounds through to find the first project. As I
go through the picture pages I make a note of the chart page number next to
the designer & ornament number. I flip back and forth between the picture
and chart so much I need both pages noted. I practically wear my working
copy out so I always buy an extra!

You know your daughter well. Now I have to go look up the Eiffel Tower.
I've already got the Nordic Needle ornament pegged as a possibility.

Best regards - Barbara H

"Susan Hartman" wrote in message

...



Hi, Barbara -

The penguin is adorable! And improvisation is the name of the game with
ornaments, I think. I rarely buy special threads and charms for ornaments.
That said, I did make the trek to the LNS today to buy some special
threads for the Nordic Needle ornament. When I sat down and went through
the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a few more.
Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump out, then
each time you see something else anew!

I also bought some green hand-dyed fabric to do the Eiffel tower. I was
right - as soon as DD saw it, she said, "I HAVE to have that one!" I'll do
it in the DMC colors since I spent a lot on the linen!

I'm glad you jumped in!

Sue

Barbara H wrote:
Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning
Sock. Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an
outline of the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across
the top. Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great
niece and nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for
the scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every
issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H

--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
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Barbara - I do the same thing!!! I want to know instantly where to
look at the finished ornament while stitching it. Every year I get
this issue now, I go thru it with a fine-tooth comb and write the page
of the chart by the picture of the finished ornament and vice-versa.
I'm almost finished stitching the little stocking designed by Angel
Stitchin ... it just took my eye right away.

Sharon (N.B.)

On Sep 29, 3:11 pm, Susan Hartman wrote:
Hi, Barbara -

The penguin is adorable! And improvisation is the name of the game with
ornaments, I think. I rarely buy special threads and charms for
ornaments. That said, I did make the trek to the LNS today to buy some
special threads for the Nordic Needle ornament. When I sat down and went
through the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a
few more. Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump
out, then each time you see something else anew!

I also bought some green hand-dyed fabric to do the Eiffel tower. I was
right - as soon as DD saw it, she said, "I HAVE to have that one!" I'll
do it in the DMC colors since I spent a lot on the linen!

I'm glad you jumped in!

Sue



Barbara H wrote:
Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning Sock.
Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an outline of
the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across the top.
Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great niece and
nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for the
scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H

--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Musicwww.dirtylinen.com

I'm improvising, too. I'm stitching the Brittercup poinsettia, and I'm
using the DMC variations threads. THough I'm thinking of mounting the
poinsettia in an acrylic trivet. It'll go well with my mum's Christmas
linens. I also want to do the Santa with the Groucho glasses for my
dad. THat was the one that caught my eye and sent me looking in my
tread stash to see what I had.

Louisa

On Sep 30, 5:47 pm, wrote:
On Sep 29, 3:11 pm, Susan Hartman wrote:





Hi, Barbara -

The penguin is adorable! And improvisation is the name of the game with
ornaments, I think. I rarely buy special threads and charms for
ornaments. That said, I did make the trek to the LNS today to buy some
special threads for the Nordic Needle ornament. When I sat down and went
through the magazine for the third or fourth time, I fell in love with a
few more. Does this happen to you? First time through, only a few jump
out, then each time you see something else anew!

I also bought some green hand-dyed fabric to do the Eiffel tower. I was
right - as soon as DD saw it, she said, "I HAVE to have that one!" I'll
do it in the DMC colors since I spent a lot on the linen!

I'm glad you jumped in!

Sue

Barbara H wrote:
Hi - lurker here (sinde 1997) I've already started the Quaker Darning Sock.
Got one side done and will finish the back soon. I'm adding an outline of
the "cuff" to the back so I can stitch the child's name across the top.
Have to do one more of this design .... for a very young great niece and
nephew.

Now I'm getting Stitchwork's Jingles the Penguin kitted to do next. Will
have to improvise for the nose button and probably use fuzzy stuff for the
scarf since I have it on hand.

I really liked this issue. Thought the mix of themes was good.

I look forward to this every year and have stitched a few from every issue.

Just felt the urge to jump in although I'm usually quietly reading the
latest stitching news here.

Best regards,
Barbara H

--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Musicwww.dirtylinen.com

I'm improvising, too. I'm stitching the Brittercup poinsettia, and I'm
using the DMC variations threads. THough I'm thinking of mounting the
poinsettia in an acrylic trivet. It'll go well with my mum's Christmas
linens. I also want to do the Santa with the Groucho glasses for my
dad. THat was the one that caught my eye and sent me looking in my
tread stash to see what I had.

Louisa- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

OK,OK, I haven't bought this for a couple of years, but a PENGUIN and
Santa in GROUCHO glasses?! Off to the bookstore!


Linda

Hi,

I got mine in the mail and I've been leafing while waiting for various
things (mostly appointments). I like the poinsettia also.
Cheryl