Mel has FINALLY received the ornament I stitched for her in our private exchange. (I was worried those sled dogs were on strike!) Here's what I stitched for her:
Designer: Little House Needleworks
Fabric: 28ct Hand-dyed Linen (don't know what kind)
Fibers: Six Strand Sweets, DMC, Kreinik Blending Filament
Embellishments: 1/4" ribbon
I know a couple of you asked how I did the edging. It's called Ruched (Runched) Ribbon. I didn't take the time to sew the ribbon on by hand. I glued it on instead and held it in place with straight pins until it dried.
PIF-FY MAIL!
A while back, I signed up for a PIF on CJ's blog (Tea & Stitches). Just in time for Christmas, it arrived in today's mail! I absolutely loved everything she sent me.
... a handmade card from Italy! I'm always in awe the time and talent these ladies put into making cards. Colored head pins -- Great for embellishing pinkeeps and ornaments. Cute little lady bug charm. Six Strand Sweets Floss (Wintergreen) in an adorable handmade pouch envelope. 32ct Evergreen Opalescent Luguna fabric -- I've already cut a piece off this for an ornament I want to do :) A pair of 3" Wescott scissors. They are so cute!
But wait... there's more! Don't you just love handmade gifts? I know I do
Baked Potato Bag -- I can't wait to try this. CJ says it works really well. Beaded Bookmark by Lady Sophie. A crocheted dishcloth. I have a couple of these from my sister. They work wonderfully.Thank you, CJ. Your PIF is really appreciated.
20 comments:
What a lovely PIF! :)
And I LOVE your ornament. It's a great addition to my tree. Thank you,thank you!
Just love that ornament - I want to learn how to do that lovely ruffled edge - have found instructions, now just need to follow them, lol!
What an awesome PIF!
Love the ornament. That edging is just wonderful!
very pretty ornament Meari!!! And wow, what a great PIF gift!
Merry Christmas!!!
So pretty! And your PIF is to die for (or rather to live for!)
I was admiring the ornament on Mel's blog ~ great work, this is just beautiful!
Merry Christmas, Meari!
That is a lovely ornament and what a great PIF.
Merry Christmas.
Marl
Great ornie and PIF - Merry Christmas, Meari! I hope yours is a wonderful time for you and your family.
you did a great job with the ruched ribbon! congratulations on a stunning finish!! and wishing you all the best for xmas and the new yr! (hugs)
luv from olga. :o)
The ornament is really lovely. Great job on the ribbon.
Merry Christmas!!
Stay warm.
CJ
What a gorgeous ornament! Very elegant. Merry Christmas.
Beautiful ornament and what great PIF gifts! Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas Meari!
That is a gorgeous finish on your JOY ornament!
nice ornament and great gifts. What is a baked potato bag?
Love the ornament. Thank you so much for the link for the ribbon trim, I've been dying to try it
Your Joy ornament turned out wonderfully. I love the way you did the edge, fun. Great PIF too.
Sue
The ornament is amazing and I love your PIF...wow!
CJ sure did you right! I will miss her terribly in CSE. sigh. Love that ornament! The border is striking and different. Different in a good way :)
Beautiful ornie, I have bookmarked that ribbon technique, very pretty. Your PIFfy package looks awesome. You'll have to let us know how the potato turns out.
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