Monday, December 9, 2013

Bit of Christmas Stitching

 Finished putting together these 3 hardanger ornaments with tassels and cording. With no cutting or wrapping, they were very quick to stitch.  Now to wrap and put them in the mail.  I really would like to make one for myself sometime. Maybe during the Christmas holidays.
 I stitched this little O Tannenbaum pillow years and years ago and it is now sitting on the back of the couch enjoying the light of day. 
 I was thrilled when this sharp-tailed grouse flew up onto our deck rail and stayed long enough for me to run and get my camera.  There were 6 others on the ground below.  I love their colour and markings and they are fun to watch as they chase each other around.
 My camera was out so here is MooShoo our stinker cat being a goofus :)

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23 comments:

  1. AnnaDecember 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Love your work, your hardanger are gorgeous ! And the pictures lovely !
    Hug
    Anna

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  2. Pippas quiltsDecember 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    The Hardangers look so good hope you get to make one for yourself You have such a wonderful assortment of wild life.

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  3. Mary Ann TateDecember 9, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely decorations:)

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  4. kathyinozarksDecember 9, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I love your hardanger pieces! very pretty.we love our wildlife too-never seen a grouse up close before-I don't they live here where I am now in Missouri, and your kitty looks like our Miss Calico-
    Kathy

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  5. Mosaic MagpieDecember 9, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I have never seen that bird before....very cool! The ornaments are beautiful!
    xo,
    Deb

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  6. KateDecember 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Your ornaments and pillow are lovely. Great pix of the grouse and cat.

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  7. Magpie's MumblingsDecember 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    hmmm - I started a comment and then scrolled up to look at something and it disappeared. Not sure if it went through or not, so will do another. First, I appreciate the upside down kitty and seeing the grouse up close. Love how the hardanger pattern formed a heart in the middle too.

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  8. QueeniepatchDecember 9, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Those Hardanger ornamets are very special. Please find the time to make one for yourself!
    Lovely bird and cat!

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  9. Linda HDecember 9, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    These ornaments are just lovely. Hope you make the time to do one for yourself. I do the same thing with stitched and beaded Santas- I've made many but rarely keep any for myself.

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  10. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 9, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Your hardangar ornaments are beautiful! They're sure to bring joy to someone special!

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  11. CreateologyDecember 9, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Lovely ornaments and little pillow. How fun to get a photo of the grouse. MooShoo is just uber kitty cute! December Delights Dear...

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  12. Jennifer HaysDecember 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, these ornaments are so beautiful. The pillow is gorgeous too. I just love seeing your stitching.

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  13. margaretDecember 9, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    your ornaments are lovely and I am sure will be treasured by who ever is lucky to receive them. The marking on the grouse could lead to a nice design. What a poser Mooshoo is mind you he is a handsome cat so is entitled to pose sometimes

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  14. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Beautiful little ornaments and nice wildlife!

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  15. WendyDecember 10, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    I love the hardanger designs, they look great in variegated thread

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  16. Mii StitchDecember 10, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Love your finishes, especially the hardanger ornaments! They look great!!!

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  17. JulieDecember 10, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    these ornaments are just beautiful! So elegant!!! love your MooShoo!!!

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  18. JulieDecember 10, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    P.S. i've never seen a real life grouse before ! what an awesome northern bird!!!!!

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  19. M-R CharbonneauDecember 11, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Love those ornaments! They look great!

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  20. MulticoloredPiecesDecember 14, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Hi, Jenny. Beautiful ornaments. And I found your Leaf Box Top to be lovely as well. Wishing you a very merry holiday season with your loved ones!
    best, nadia

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  21. AnneDecember 16, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    gorgeous ornaments Jenny!! I love that tree..looks so real! Ha! A grouse! My brother has been hunting them all winter....they are very tasty. Mooshoo is adorable!! Merry Christmas Jenny!

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  22. LorraineDecember 18, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful ornaments! I always find it quite exciting to see how my threads are stitched up. MooShoo looks like quite a character!

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  23. BumbleVeeApril 4, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    hahhaha... cats and boxes ....aren't they always so much fun?!

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