The "I Love Reindeer" design in the July/August issue of JCS was such a cute idea that I had to stitch it up. The design is by Deborah Thorpe of Midsummer Night Designs and is stitched on Vikki Clayton linen. It has three cute little reindeer overlaying a background of snippets from the first verse of "The Night Before Christmas". Of course, that poem was not suitable for me so I changed up the background to be snippets from "Jingle Bell Rock"! You can listen to Bobby Helms, the original singer, sing it
here or read the words
here. For the finishing I used the same crocheted border from the heart sachet in my last post. It's backed with a red cotton fabric and thanks to a tip from
Lee, I used two pieces of felt between the stitching and the backing to act as a stiffener, a quick substitute for quilt batting.
And the mention of Lee is a nice segue to show you the beautiful gift I received from her as a winner in a drawing she had on her blog. Lee is really a master needle worker and she has been making variations on this friendship heart idea. This little piece made my jaw drop when I opened it. It is so expertly done with the gorgeous beading, a delicate buttonhole stitch border, a teeny bullion rose and a dragonfly charm. A little "made with love" charm is attached on the back. It's so deliciously exquisite at only about 2.5" high. I absolutely adore it.
What a lovely piece you made, it's complete in the Christmas feeling..
ReplyDeleteI so love your gift!!! So beautifull WOW
What a beautiful gift you've received. There are some really talented people around
ReplyDeleteThe Reindeer piece was one of my favs from the JCS issue, also. yours turned out great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful heart - stunning!
The reindeer is also a favourite of mine and yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour heart gift is truely exquisite what a gorgeous piece of sewing.
The reindeer ornament turned out great. Love the way you finished it.
ReplyDeleteI Love the reindeer you made into an ornament, it is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lovely gift received.
I love this piece but I love that you changed the words of the song :o) Great idea!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh...that is purty!
Love your cute reindeer finish Annie and that gift is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour reindeer ornament is too cute :) Beautiful heart.
ReplyDeleteTHAT is just gorgeous! So sweetly finished Annie :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your win prize from Lee is stunning and so sweet! And to top it all off...I can't think of a more deserving person!
Love how you modified the design to suit your taste. The finishing is great. I love the gift you got as well. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe deer ornament s so darling!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous gift you've got!
I just picked up this issue of JCS a few days ago and was immediately drawn to this same ornament. I love how you put your own personal touch on it.
ReplyDeleteThe heart is exquisite! You're a lucky girl!
This is the time of year I begin my Christmas stitching. Nice to see you have done the JingleBellRock with your ornament. I also love the little cookie cutter charm you attached to it. Where does that come from? Happy stitching! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how perfect your lettering changes look, Annie! Just wonderful... I do love those little reindeer and may have to stitch this one myself.
ReplyDeleteLee's gift is precious--I am just amazed by her talent!
Your gift is so darling! You're right, my jaw drop too when I see the picture, it's so so beautiful! Your reindeer piece is pretty too, I love the finishing. I hope winter ornament stitching helps to cheer you up in this super heat weather. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth adorable!! ♥ ♥ ♥
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :)
Darling reindeer ornie! And "deliciously exquisite" is the perfect description for that heart!!!
ReplyDeletewow...lovely christmas ornament...
ReplyDeletebeautifuk piece from lee...
Very lovely ornament, Annie, you did such a good job with it!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is one of my favorites from the magazine too. Yours turned out very nice, and how clever to change the background words to suit you!
ReplyDeleteThe pink heart is just gorgeous, and in person so small, the workmanship must be amazing!
What a cute ornament! I love how it has turned out. Then the heart you received - it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the little reindeer. I agree that the words to Jingle Bell rock seem to work better. Oh, oh, oh! What a gorgeous heart from Lee! Thanks for sharing it - and her blog. Scrumptuous!
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer piece is really cute. Jingle Bell Rock suits it much better than Night Before Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLee's gift is stunning! You're very lucky.
Oh my, your ornament is charming! I love how you changed the verse to suit your taste!
ReplyDeleteThat design always jumps out to me when I browse the JCS.
ReplyDeleteFabulous finishing on the ornie.
Beautiful freindship heart
Oh wow, I love what you did with that reindeer piece! Wonderful! And that's a nice gift too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job with Deborah's design - I just love it! And what a gorgeous heart you received!
ReplyDeleteThis reindeer ornament is so cute. And you finished it very creatively.
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift that you received.
Your ornament is so cute! That might jump onto my "to do" list!
ReplyDeleteWow that heart is jaw-dropping! What a gift!
Love ALL the needlework you have been doing since I last stopped in. Each one is prettier than the last. I, too, love reindeer ornaments. Nice you are doing this way ahead of time. I am usually stitching them the day I put up the tree!!!!
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