Friday, July 10, 2015

Christmas In July

Happy Friday ! 
I finished my first ornament for 2015..I have stitched a lot but this is the first that is ready to hang on a tree! This is from the August issue of Just Cross Stitch and is from Hands On Design..
You know me and anything chalkboard! :) I mounted it on sticky needlework board , then mounted some black gingham ( on the bias ) love the way it looks that way .. on a separate sticky board ..glued the two together with a red check ribbon loop for hanging in between the pieces. Added a red check bow , and covered a button with black gingham and glued that on top of the bow. Do you love it ?!?
Here is my progress on Santa's Flight stocking.. it is getting there ..at this point I just want to get it done! There is still a long way to go !
If you read my blog regularly you know I love Christmas ...so I thought I would add a few of my favorite house pics from last Christmas ..
The dining room..



 The kitchen ..

the family room ..with hopefully a new stocking to replace the one second from the right this year :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

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16 comments:

Dani - tkdchick said...

Your finishing is just perfection for this ornament!

Unknown said...

Exquisitely beautiful Christmas stockings! Love all your seasonal decor, especially your handmade ones. Kathleen in Az

Angelia W. said...

Such a beautiful ornament and the stocking is stunning!! I love looking at all the fun things (including all your yummy sugar cookies :) ) you create for your home and family.

Kris said...

Oh I love it!!!! For someone who doesn't! sew, you know a lot of sewing terms, like bias! I too, love gingham on the bias. And stripes too!!!!
Well at least I feel better knowig you were just showing pics from Christmas, and you aren't already decorating! The stocking is coming along beautifully!
Iarent you happy it's Friday? I am!!
XO Kris

Carol said...

Oh, that ornament finish is darling, Priscilla--just love the little gingham button--will have to remember that one :)

Nice progress on the stocking--I don't think I would have the patience to stitch such a solid design...

Robin in Virginia said...

Congratulations on your first finished ornament for 2015. I really like how you finished this one with the gingham on the bias, the red gingham loop and bow and the covered button! Enjoy your weekend!

Robin in Virginia

janicek said...

That is just so adorable! I love your blog posts. I'm working on a Country Cottage October cross stitch right now and then I'll be working on some Christmas pieces - can't wait!!

Maggee said...

Very nice ornament! And the finish is lovely, as always! You will have that stocking finished in time for Christmas... I have faith!!

Barb said...

Your home is just amazing at Christmas time. The new ornament is so pretty! That stocking looks very complex to me but very pretty.

Cindy's Stitching said...

A very pretty finish.

Christine B said...

What a pretty ornament and I loved your photographs of your house at Christmas... so warm and welcoming! :) x

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

I love your new ornament! I am thinking Christmas in July too, buying vintage Christmas stuff whenever I see it. I cannot resist a handmade stocking though....yours is coming along beautifully! So much work!

Anonymous said...

Your little cross stitch ornament is so sweet and I love how you've finished it! Your stocking is gorgeous. I can't imagine how long it's taken you to get to where you are! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

SuperMomNoCape said...

I love the way you finished that sweet little ornament! It will be a beautiful addition to your Christmas decorations. And the stocking is really coming along!

Thank you so much for linking up to last Monday's Stitchery Link Party!

Karie said...

You have some beautiful stitch work. I love everything you do. And your home is beautiful. Makes me almost wish it was Christmas. Almost! I am working on a few things to give as gifts. Thanks for sharing. Karie

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Okay, now you know that i would just adore this post!!! I just bought tomato cages on sale in Big Lot's for making evergreen topiaries for Christmas for my large urns in the front of the house.....I am already starting to think about Christmas......
I go part time in a week and have gotten rid of all my volunteer obligations so i will be free to decorate to my heart's content this Christmas!!
Hugs,
Deb