While I didn’t get them all done (in truth, I’m less than 1/3 of the way), I did get 3 done today, despite yet another lovely headache. Yep, I’m still at one headache a day. But that’s another story. You know, I forgot how long these ornaments can take! Or at least, how long they take ME. 😉
I’m going to post the thumbnail versions of all of these; otherwise, this post would scroll on too long. Click on the thumbnails to see the full photo. Also, all of the ornaments you see here were published in the 2004 Just Cross Stitch Ornament special issue.
First up, I finished the Never Too Big ornament from Dragon Dreams. And then Noel Birdhouse from Brittercup Designs.
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And finally, la piece de resistance (darn, I have no idea how to add the accents – bummer!) … Christmas Poinsettias from Cindy Valentine Designs.
This is my favorite so far. I used so much thread in the cording that it’s absolutely luscious! I already promised this one to someone who commented when it was first posted, but I have to admit that I’m having second thoughts. I hope she won’t be too terribly disappointed if I keep it. 🙁 Who knows, though; I haven’t even gotten to the ones that I was planning to keep. I may have a whole new set of opinions by then!
Well, back under the books these three go so that they can spend the next 18 hours or so curing under weight to keep them from pulling apart at all. I wonder how long the next ones will take me, since I’ll have to cut the mats in circles and ovals for the next few. Eeek! 😮
Nice job, Jenna! Love the Cindy Valentine! I can’t wait to see the rest. Take care of your head ache, k?
Love your ornie finishes – awesome job as always! And you’re right, the cording on the Cindy Valentine one is gorgeous 🙂 Sorry to hear you’re still getting those damned headaches too … dunno about you, but I’d almost give up all my stash just to get rid of them … OK, maybe not ‘all’ my stash, but close 😉 {{hugz}}
Jenna, they all look gorgeous! Congratulations on getting so many done 🙂 It always takes me much longer to do the finishing than I estimate and I’m pretty slow at it anyway 😉 Sorry about the headaches, hope you can get rid of them soon.
Jenna, so sorry to hear your headaches are continuing. Hope you can find a way to rid yourself of them!
Your little ornies are sooo beautiful. I wish I could come work with you and pick up some of your finishing secrets. 🙂
All three are wonderful! But I agree that the pointsetta one is my favorite. It was worth using all that thread for the cording, it is fabulous! Great job! Can’t wait to see how the rest turn out. 🙂