The JCS Halloween ornament issue has so many cute designs for Halloween that I would love to just stitch them all. I wish I had more little kids in my life to stitch for. I picked the "Trick or Treat Tree" by Pat Thode for my first finish from the magazine. A bit of a wonky finish, but that's par for the course when I do these things. I added a few cute buttons from a Dress It Up pack. The rick-rack worked out ok after hand basting first. And one more use for the crocheted treble chain as a hanger.
I was searching for Halloween motifs to crochet, and it occurred to me that I could use potholder patterns but crochet them in bedspread weight thread instead of using worsted weight yarn. So I tried it with this Jack O'Lantern pattern from Leisure Arts and turned it into a needle case. It has a clear plastic snap for a closure. I'd never tried the plastic ones, but I think I like them. I added it to few things I sent to
Cathey (Ms Pumpkin Patch herself). I'm sure I'll use this idea again.
Annie, I think you did a fabulous job on the ornament and the crocheted needlebook is lovely and so unique!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pieces! Your work is beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely finishes. Love the needlecase
ReplyDeleteI can see you're getting into the spirit of fall! It's just so blazing hot here. Love the Trick or Treat Tree. Great tip about hand basting first. The needle case is a great idea too. You've always got such nice finishes. I need to get busy!
ReplyDeleteI love your finished pieces. I've had my eye on the same cross stitch pattern and I love the way you finished it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the needlecase. How clever are you?!
ReplyDeleteI love that piece you stitched, and the buttons on it, with ric-rac...so beautifull...
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pot-holder, saw the presents you gave her wow how beautifull...
I was looking for some fun crochet pattern and came across this for Halloween:
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/pumpkin/http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/halloween.php
Here are many patterns
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/halloween.php
This is the first I've seen that Trick or Treat Tree stiched up, Annie--you did a great job. I saw the crocheted pumpkin needlecase on Cathey's blog and I have to agree, it is just perfect for her--very thoughtful of you to send her all of those goodies :)
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin needlebook is awesome!Great idea. I love the ornie, as well.
ReplyDeleteYour finishes never stop amazes me!! What a fabulous idea for that crocheted needle case!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Annie, so, so cute!!! GASP! I love your jack-o-lantern, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou created a great ornament with so many nice little details, the hanger, the ricrac edging, the little buttons. Looks beautiful. And so does the crocheted needlebook.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet little halloweenie DELIGHTS you've done. That Halloween tree ornament was one of my personal favorites in the JCS Halloween mag and you've done it up righteous! Love that Jack-o-needle minder too!
ReplyDeleteI'm stitching the Green Witch from that JCS....your ornament if fabulous! Love the pumpkin...nice idea!
ReplyDeleteAdorable finish Annie! I'm still waiting for my issue :o(
ReplyDeleteThere's my pumpkin needle case!!!! :o) As you know, I just LOVE it!
The ornie looks great! The needlebook is just stunning! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat ornament is so cute and funny! I really like that design!! Your ornament looks very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI saw the needlebook on Pumpkin's blog :) Such a sweet gift!! Great job ;)
The trick or treat ornament is just so cute.
ReplyDeleteand WOW! the crocheted needlebook is so lovely and very neatly finished. Great job!
The ornament finish is gorgeous Annie and what a cute needlebook.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween for sure with your goodies! You've done a beautiful work of the tree with the ricrac and the crocheted hanger. I love the crocheted pumpkin needle holder. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the ornament and your crocheted pumpkin too! Wonderful finishes Annie!
ReplyDeleteThe ornament looks great! I love how the rick rack looks. Love your crocheted pumpkin needlecase!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I just love your Halloween ornament! Beautiful finishing! And the crocheted needlebook! How wonderful is that! You're so creative. :D
ReplyDeleteI love your Trick or Treat Tree (that's a tongue twister of a name alright!) and the jack o'lantern needlebook is fabulous! You do such great stuff, I enjoy seeing what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, that is SO cute!! I love the ornament, and the needlebook is too adorable. What a neat idea!
ReplyDeletewow...lovely pumkin needlecase...i would have never thought of making a needle case from the potholder pattern...thank you so much for sharing this idea.
ReplyDeleteLovely ornament too.
Your Trick or Treat Tree look so cute, Annie. I love your crocheted needlebook, it's look so nice in bright color.
ReplyDeleteAwesome finishes, Annie!
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