Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Final Sleigh Ride of 2015
Not much to show today, but I did decide to do one final small gift for a friend who really appreciates these little stitched goodies. This flat fold pattern is "Sleigh Ride", a Winter Snapperland design from Bent Creek. I love that little guy all bundled up and riding in his one-horse sleigh. It always amazes me how much personality can be displayed in so few stitches. The fabric is 32 count bone jobelan. Maybe a slight color change somewhere, but basically I used the recommended colors. Skipped the snap and substituted a gold bead to suggest Jingle Bells. And I added a couple of star-shaped buttons. The cording is purchased. The backing fabric was a stray fat quarter I bought in the fabric shop some time ago on a whim. It's only in the photos that the cord looks so misplaced on the top back. I didn't notice that at all on the finished piece. Of course, it's there, but not so prominent. Just ignore it please.
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Very nice gift Annie, your friend is lucky. Lovely pattern, great finishing and lovely colors. Happy new year to you!
What a fun piece to stitch, finish and gift to your friend! I really like your tweaks to the chart. Wishing you a great 2016 with lots of stitches crossed!
This is adorable and sweet. Love the gold bead too.
so cute annie.
It looks great!
Really cute finish, Annie! I have that chart and never paid much attention to it, but seeing your finish makes me take a second look. Will add it to my way too big, "to be stitched" pile!
Happy New Year to you--maybe 2016 will be our healthy year?!
That came out so beautifully! I love the design too. I bet your friend loved it! Happy 2016!
Beautiful finish!! Your friend will love the gift :)
Oh, I love that fabric, it's beautifully finished and I'm sure much loved
Lovely flat fold, I am sure your friend will be delighted with your creation and will be able to enjoy it year after year!
Beautiful finish - love the design - of course, I LOVE horses.....
xxx
What a lucky friend to receive such a sweet gift! I think you did a really lovely job on the finishing!
How wonderful to have a friend who appreciates cross stitched gifts! Another beautiful finish...hope you have/had some time away from work to relax and stitch to your heart's content!
Such a cute design Annie and the finishing is perfect!
About 6 hours to go for the new year and I wish you a happy, healhty an creative year 2016!!
XXX Hetti
Very pretty
That is truly a lovely piece. Such a nice winter scene, and I love how you embellished it. You did a wonderful flat fold finish on it, thanks for showing the flat fold from the front and the back. The pictures will help me making my flat fold finish tomorrow.
Have a great 2016!
It turned out great!
Lovely work sweetie :D well done!!
Happy 2016 to you :D
Cute finish. The horse looks so pretty.
Happy New Year!
I am LOVING your post headline...very catchy and creative...and your little ornament is LOVELY. Wishing you a peace-filled, laughter-filled, and joyous New Year!
Such a very cute finish!
Happy New Year and all the best for 2016!
It's always a pleasure to stitch for those who appreciate it! Lovely finish.
Beautiful stitching! I just love these flatfolds, I think I will set a goal to try my hand at one in 2016.
Lovely finish!
Beautiful design and stitching Annie. Happy New Year.
What a lovely finish!!!
The piece is beautiull
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