Saturday, August 1, 2009

May Ornament

I finished this ornament just after the bewitching hour. It's my May design for the 2009 Christmas Ornament Challenge. I'm somewhat behind, but have a two more designs in mind to stitch. My theme for the year is reindeer or deer. This one is from JBW's French Country series. A very easy stitch. My colors are too dark, but as a friend say, Oh, Well.

This is the back of the ornament. I read on the Nordic Needle newsletter of a new way to attach a hanger to an ornament. Now, I need a picture period. If I have only words to follow I struggle. Thanks to the dear sweet Vonna, I was able to visualize how the hanger works. I used a Debbie Mumm button I received from Edgar in an Reindeer exchange. It works very nicely. The button should be sewn on before stuffing! Well, I am challenged from time to time! Hehe. I will use this method again.
Shopping in Tulsa tomorrow with two friends. I'll probably have to stop at the Silver Needle. Darn it all!
Have a great weekend.

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8 comments:

  1. KarenAugust 1, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Love the button...will have to borrow that idea. Great ornament.

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  2. AndreaAugust 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely ornament. Thanks for the heads up about the button/hanging idea.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I like that hanging idea - it is really neat :)
    Enjoy your trip to the Silver Needle, I dream about going there in person! Bit far from Australia!

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  4. DaffycatAugust 2, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Neat hanger! I need pictures too, and lots of them!

    I can't believe your friends would drag you off to The Silver Needle :p

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  5. stitcherwAugust 2, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Great finish, and I love the idea of using the button for the hanger, it works perfectly.
    Sue

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  6. staciAugust 2, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Adorable ornie, and that button really is perfect!

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  7. BeatriceAugust 3, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Sweet ornie Becky. I love the button too!

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  8. SharonAugust 3, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Pretty ornament!

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