Every time I see/hear the name of this ornament, I immediately think "Fa La La La Lifetime..." Apparently I spent way too much time watching Frasier re-runs on this particular channel over Christmas break. LOL!
I debated on a New Year start this year...I had so many new starts during Christmas that I didn't really think the new year justified yet another one (I usually never even stop to think about a new start...I don't know what came over me...). In the end, I compromised and started (and finished!) the first of the monthly Little House Needleworks ornaments "Fa La La." Cute, fun, and easily completed. I hope to stitch one each month as they come out. We will see.... The stitching probably won't be the problem; it will be the actual finishing it into an ornament that I will struggle with. I don't enjoy finishing nearly as much as I enjoy starting and stitching. I stitched this on a miscellaneous 40 ct. scrap that I had in my "smalls" fabric stash. I like the small count for these.
I have been stitching exclusively on Paradise Lost since finishing Fa La La. I don't feel like I have much to show for it. The leaves on this tree have taken me FOR-EVER. I just put the last stitch into the last leaf. There are 30 leaves on this one tree...not that I have counted or anything... I LOVE stitching it though. It is a lot of fun. I can't wait to start Eve tonight. I am hoping I can keep myself interested in seeing this to completion and have it hanging on my wall soon. This will be the first A&E sampler that I have ever stitched, but already have accumulated a stash of several more to join it.
I had to go back to work yesterday. I had forgotten how unpleasant getting up at 6:00 am can be. And cold. I know most of the US is experiencing record breaking lows, that even in January, are colder than usual. Here in Kentucky is no exception. We are expected to get 4-6 inches of snow later in the week. If we get it, it will be the first significant snowfall that we have had in a long time.
Michael and Jake are at Little League basketball practice for another 45 minutes. I think I will fix a cuppa hot tea and start stitching Eve.
Have a good one! Stay warm!
Kellie
PL is looking good!
ReplyDeleteI haven't started Fa La La and received the 2nd ornie in the mail today. It's only Jan 5th and I'm already behind!
Fa-la-la! Those two girls look really cute.
ReplyDeleteI've been debating back and forth about stitching Paradise Lost and I think I will wait. I have so many things to stitch! But I will enjoy seeing your progress!
Fa La La La looks great, as does Paradise Lost. It is a beauitful pattern, so I look forward to keeping up with your progress.
ReplyDeleteI know I've forgotten, but are you close to Indiana Kellie?
ReplyDeleteI love your ornie, and I'm with you, I plan a lot of ornament stitching this year (I hope). It's cold in the a.m. but I LOVE to get up early :) we're expecting 4 - 7 inches (supposedly) starting tonight...we'll see...
Adorable finish! I think I'm going to have to get on the auto for these ornaments - they are really sweet! Great start on PL! I really want to get back to mine one of these days! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your Fa-La-La, Kellie! So sweet...I think I'll have to add that one to my "to-do" list!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish! That's super cute.
ReplyDeleteYour PL is coming along so nicely. That tree took me awhile, too. It was worth the time but I swear, I was seeing leaves in my sleep! LOL Good luck with it!
Cute ornie! PL is on my list of to-dos. I spent a good deal of time stitching and watching Frasier over the break, too! Funny!
ReplyDeleteKellie,
ReplyDeleteI can't gt my email to work so I'll just post here really quick to let you know how I made the bobbins. Trace around one of your bobbins to make a template. Use any kind of thin cardboard such as poster board or even a cereal box. You'll need to trace your template on the cardboard twice for each bobbin. Add a very thin layer of glue to one side of the bobbin you cut out. Cute around leavig about 1/4" border a maybe a little less. clip at curves and glue that down. After you have made both sides, glue the uncovered sides together. you might need to hold it for a little bit to get all edges to adhere to each other.Hope that makes sense.
Beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteI am still stitching Fa La La; can't seem to get into this one but I will eventually get it done.
ReplyDeleteLove your "YULE" in the previous post...he's so cute!