Feb 16, 2009

Marvelous Monday Update 2/16/09

Weather
Mother Nature really pulled a not-so-nice one on us this past week. The week started out really nice. Sunny with temps in the 50's. I even saw some people riding bicycles to work. The next day, rainy and cold with temps in the mid 30's. On Friday night, my area received 3" of snow. So, guess what I spent my Saturday morning doing??? Today, I woke up to a temp of 7F. Brrrr!


Stitchy Stuff
I made a floss tag out of the ladybug I stitched last week:

Design: Love Bug
Designer: Erynne Chard
Time: 2 Hrs to stitch
Fabric: 14ct pink aida
Fibers: DMC floss
Embellishments: Eyelet


I stitched this reindeer back in December, and finally got around to making it into an ornament. I'm not sure if I like how it turned out....

Design: Pendouille Sapin RENNE
Designer: Valerie at Bonheur de Brodeuses (French)
Time: 2.5 Hrs to stitch
Fabric: 14ct white Aida
Fibers: DMC
Embellishments: Blue satin cording

31 comments:

Unknown said...

Your floss tag is lovely Meari, nice and colourful, well done!

Sadie said...

What a cutie. Hope the weather is nicer this week.

Curious said...

I love the colors Nice and springy

Curious said...

I love the colors nice and springy I forgot to say who I was

Debbie Smithhart

http://curious44.multiply.com

Carolyn NC said...

I was so feeling the "spring" mood, and our weather left it all behind and it's colder again. Sorry about the snow. Your floss tag is adorable!

Terri said...

Looks great.. Sorry for the cold weather

Courtney Short said...

both are very cute.. I have never made a floss tag.. I am wanting to learn how to do those grommets on my pieces..

Rene la Frog said...

Both finishes look great!

htimcj said...

I like both of your finishes.
Heidi-ILCS

Nancy M said...

I know exactly what you mean with the weather. Ours was the EXACT thing! Nice finishes....not sure about the blue on the reindeer unless there is something in it that has blue too? Other than that, I like it! Even though someone at work has a crop-a-dile, I might break down and get one with a 50% off coupon. I can see finishing ornament hangers with it! Hey, I'm not a week late responding!

Rachel S-H said...

We got the same weather system. But, then again, it's not Valentine's Day without snow, LOL.

The finishes are lovely

Donna said...

Love the floss tag ring. I am sorry about the snow. It helps me to keep our 40 degree weather in prospective though. Just as I am griping about it I read your 7 degrees!

craftypatty2 said...

i love your floss tag got direction for that?
hugs, Patty

Kristin said...

They are both wonderful!

Mylene said...

Cute finishes, Meari!!

Milly~ said...

Nice floss tag. I just made my first one too.

Sharon said...

Great job! I love them both. That floss tag is soooo sweet. Congratulations, Meari on 2 great finishes.

Ranae said...

Two super finishes and I love your Christmas ornie collection.

Julie R's Crafting Blog said...

You have some wonderful finishes! So glad you keep up on your blog. I wish you could rub off on me...LOL!!!

Kathy said...

Your floss tag is adorable! Love it.

Debra said...

Congrats on your finishes. Love the floss tag.
DLS in Indiana

Gizburg's Stitchy Girl said...

I love the ladybug floss tag!! I like the pattern for the reindeer too.. I could see him stitched on moss green fabric with tiny twigs attatched at the bottom...

Anonymous said...

Love your floss tag and I like the way your ornament turned out. You may be too hard on yourself, lol!! I think we all are...

CindyMae said...

I just love both of your finishes! Great job stitching and with finishing!

Sherry said...

Both are wonderful finishes! Sorry about the weather changes....I hate weather like that because I usually get sick!

too_busy_to_stitch said...

Love both finishes Meari! Weather here was actually good -f irst Spring weather for ages - we went to the park this afternoon for the first time this year :o)

Vickie said...

Both of your finishes are very cute!!!

Vickie

Anonymous said...

The floss tag looks great

stitcherw said...

Your floss tag is adorable, I love the colors and the little bug. I think your reindeer looks great too, it will look so cute on your tree this Christmas. Lovely finishes both.
Sue

glenda said...

Cute floss tag ;)

I like the reindeer orni - your stuff always looks good!!

Anonymous said...

love the love bug Meari - you finished it so prettily :)