Christmas Ornament 2016

Every year since we were married, I've made the husband and I an annual Christmas ornament. It's one of the greatest joys of my crafting year.

Here's a bad phone photo of Christmas Ornament 2016. . . the year we bought our first home (which is, as it happens, red brick).

I know I've been quiet in this space of late. The crafting has continued in spades, just not on the blog. If you're interested in what I'm making, I post fairly regularly photos on Twitter @SarahJLisle.

Here's hoping you have a lovely holiday season.

2016 Finishes (where I have remembered to take photos)

The Details

Pattern: From The World of Cross Stitching "Pretty Springtime Cards" Chartbook

Thread: Provided in kit

Fabric: Provided in kit

Finish: Card, card provided in kit

Added to my "when needed" card box

The Details

Pattern: Sweet Pea Sweater, by Laura Tegg

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK - Greengage

Hook: 4.5mm

Present for H's baby

The Details

Pattern: Combination of Lil' Duck, by Karla Fitch and Neat Ripple, by Attic 24

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK - Citron, Walnut, Aster, Storm Blue

Hook: 3.25mm

Present for H's baby

The Details

Pattern: Ashmead Designs - Holly Black

Materials: Provided in kit

June 2016 Current WIPs? A full-sized neat ripple blanket and Three Wise Men in Xstitch

Cross Stitching: A wedding present

Bad phone photo taken a second before it was wrapped because I realised I hadn't taken any!

The Details

Pattern: French Country - Wedding Bells, JBW Designs

Thread: DMC 550

Fabric: 28 Count Permin Linen - Natural

Finish: Framed by me, no mount. Frame from TK Maxx

Stitched October-November 2015. Wedding present for Matt and Hayley

Craft: Christmas Ornaments 2015

Various Christmas decorations added to our collection in November 2015. Details of kits/tutorials: Fabric pine cone, Felt nativity, Felt deer and fox

Cross Stitch: 2015 Christmas Ornament

The Details

Pattern: Let Us Adore Him, Country Cottage Needleworks

Thread: DMC and Weeks Dye Works as charted

Fabric: 32 ct Permin Lambswool Linen

Finish: Pillow Ornament. Finishing by me, inspiration from The Twisted Stitcher

Stitched December 2015. Finished Jan 2016.