iStitch Sew Advent SAL - Day 8

Looks like a little snow….

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iStitch Sew Advent - Day 7 and Round Robin

Nothing like some plum pudding and a present for under the tree:

Here's a peek at the Round Robin piece I finished today.  Once it arrives safe and sound, I'll post the full picture:

 Now - off to sit in front of a fire and watch football with DH.

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iStitch Sew Advent SAL - Day 6

Just finished Day 6:

Off to stitch my December Round Robin piece -

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Sew Advent SAL - Day 5, Christmas Ornament Finish

Good morning!  I'm off to a Christmas Luncheon today - can hardly wait, as we will have a White Elephant Gift Exchange.  Fun, food, friends - what more can one ask for?

Here's Day 5 of the iStitch Sew Advent SAL - still compensating for my goof, but it's still coming along nicely, don't you think?

Here's the ornament I finished for my step grandson (18 months old) - it's from Brookes Books,  part of the Advent Animals collection - Peter Polar Bear.  Instead of stitching a "2", I stitched "2014".

Here's the back:

A little gold charm at the top "Made with Love" and an iron-on label I signed.  The permanent marker bled a bit, but I think you can still read "Nana".

Off to dress for the luncheon!

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Autumn Ornament Exchange, iStitch SAL

I'm trying to get as much stitching and finishing done as I can - in time for Christmas - but Father Time isn't being too kind.  Time is going too fast!

As part of the Hooked on Exchanging group I'm in, here is what I received from my exchange partner, Lynn.  Look closely at the teeny-tiny beading around the outside.  THANK YOU, Lynn - I love it!

This is what I sent to my exchange partner, Nicole - it's a freebie from The Snowflower Diaries.

I'm taking part in the iStitch Sew Advent SAL.  I messed up the first block, but didn't catch it until this morning when I stitched Day 4.  Oh well, I'll try and compensate…..I still LOVE the design….even though it won't be perfect.

Finished a stitched Christmas card as part of the RAK Christmas Card exchange.  Can hardly wait for my partner to receive it.  I think it's cute.

Now - on to put the finishing touches on a Christmas ornament for my step-grandson.

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Needlepoint Bag - My First

I really, REALLY want to make Catherine Parr up in a needlepoint bag.  I didn't want to royally (sorry about the pun) mess it up, so decided to have a go on a piece of needlework I stitched over 25 years ago.  It was a pillow, but the velveteen had faded so much, I ripped it apart.  Given it was my first attempt at stitching up a needlepoint bag, it's not bad.  But there has to be an easier way to do this than by the seat of my pants.

The inside is lined with a light pink moire and the back is a wine-colored velveteen.  If anyone can direct me to a tutorial or something that can show me how to attach a cord, I'd appreciate it.  Right now,  it's strapless - GASP!  (HA!) I may just leave it that way…..

Now on to stitch for  a Christmas card exchange.

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Tudor News, Jenny's Gracious Gifts

I've finished the first of my Catherine Parr needlepoint canvases. The stitched piece measures 4.5x6.75 inches.

I'm trying to decide how to finish her - a small cushion, a pillow, a bag? Hmmmmm……

I shared with you a few posts ago I joined the Tudor Society.  I've read every magazine - jam packed with history and background on people and places.  Absolutely enthralling.  I received the magnet set
with Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I and two of Elizabeth I.  The set wouldn't be complete without the Tudor Rose!

I also received a T-shirt.  Once the weather warms, I'll be sporting it around. (Side note: Both images courtesy of the Tudor Society).  OH!  And I was lucky to also be gifted with a book, "The Fall of Anny Boylen", by Claire Ridgeway.

Jenny of ELEFANTZ is having a generous 7 Days of Free Gifts.  Check it out here.

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