Well, it seems I have failed to get my new snowflake pattern ready in time! I have a draft version ready but not a properly complete pattern yet. Would anyone like to test it in its current form? It's version 5 from this blogpost that I wrote up in the end, or so far should I say as I might write up other versions as well.
In the meantime, my daughters came to visit last week and we had a craft day and embroidered felt ornaments. I found an online shop that sells 100% wool felt which is very nice to work with (and I like that it's natural fibres). I enjoy making a beaded blanket stitch around the edges, it makes the ornaments sparkle when on the tree.
So here are some of the ornaments we made:
Mushrooms are popular in our family!
We have several other mushroom ornaments on our tree.
I hope all your Christmas preparations are going well and that you are able to also relax and enjoy this festive season. I'm off to write more cards!
Best wishes,
Frivole
Love your felt ornaments! I’d be happy to test tat your snowflake.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane, I'll send it along!
DeleteI would be honored to test tat your snowflake pattern. Please let me know if I can by a reply here and I'll send you the best email to use.
ReplyDeleteHi, you can write to me at frivole*at*btinternet.com with your email please! :-)
DeleteThose are lovely!! How nice to have crafty time with family, too!! So excited for the snowflake's editorial debut, too!! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, as I said, apologies but it now looks like it will be a New Year snowflake!
DeleteThese are so cute! I'm hoping to have a tree just for handmade ornaments this year. We'll see this weekend whether I have enough yet.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds lovely Sarah!
DeleteI would offer to test-tat this pattern, but I suspect I will have to refresh my memory on a technique or two.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. I spent this summer tatting an awful lot of snowflakes so, from my point of view, your new snowflake pattern will be positively early!
ReplyDeleteHaha, good point Frankie! Makes me feel better too for having missed my own deadline! :-)
DeleteI’d be glad to test, if you still need anyone. I had such fun testing Holly for you. Hraywisc @ gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you Hallie (and thanks for testing for me before) but I think I'm ok for now. :-)
DeleteI like your felt ornaments!! :)
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