For the past several months I've been spending alot more time with hand sewing. I love to sit and stitch at night while we watch tv. Some of my projects are counted cross stitch, some are wool felt, some are embroidery, it just depends on my mood or current project. This year I hope to get a head start and make some of my Christmas (if not all) gifts before the end of the year. Can you imagine having it all done in say October? That would really "ring my bell" so to speak.
About a week ago I had been working on a new candle mat. It's so darn cute that I wanted to share it here. It is a pattern by Bareroots . I gave my dear friend Nancy one for Christmas and I sure wish that I would've had more on hand to give. I made my daughter one that was Santa in a sleigh and reindeer and I made one for Holly that had the Manger on it. Really fun to make, a quick gift and something that most of the ladies like! I do use wool felt to make these, if you are going to make a gift by hand then you should make sure and do the best job you can and it all begins with the right supplies. Anyway, here it is, I hope you enjoy it and have fun cruising Bareroots if you get the chance or want to see something "stitchey"!!
Happy New Year!
OMGoodness! This is totally stunning!!!!! You have mad hand stitching skills my dear!
Posted by: LollyChops | January 02, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Hi, Julie! Lovely work of art! It's gorgeous! :-)
Posted by: Anne Gaal | January 08, 2010 at 03:33 AM