Hey quilter's...hope you're having a great week. I can't believe Christmas is two months away. Oh my gosh y'all. If you're like me the day after Halloween is when I usually start to freak. For some reason when I start to put up more fall decor and break out the Thanksgiving items it starts to get real. I have been working on Christmas presents all year...a little at a time but still have lots to do. Are y'all like me...every year I say I'm going to have everything finished early. Hmmm....well hopefully next year. Well during this recent hurricane had days of "downtime" which made me think and re-group some things. I have recently decided to showcase more fun & easy designs on my blog this coming year. I will be featuring "Christmas Cheer all Year" & a "sweet suprise" coming soon. The designs will not be complicated and you will always have an option to try a "advanced technique." So hopefully in 2025 will get some great gifts finished throughout the year so next year's Christmas won't be so hectic & "kuddos" to you if you're already about finished. :-) I am getting better...but definately "baby steps." I am lovin' this "Enchanted Christmas" keepsake embroidery kit by Missouri Star Quilt Company. The designs are so detailed but easy to embroider. If you read my previous post you can see how I'm turning the designs into "ornaments" for my daughter. Most of the time we gather together at Christmas but just in case 'I'm missing"...ha!...we'll still be together when she hangs the ornaments. I'm hoping that one day my sweet grandson will inherit the ornaments. I alway's say it's the "little things" that we cherish most and these ornaments are such a delight. The kit is still available ton MSQC website and will say that it would make a great kit too. I'm not doing the designs in order...just selecting the design as I go. But this "Cardinal" design is so near to my heart. My family loves Cardinals. The quote goes...."everytime you see a Cardinal someone from Heaven is thinking of you." I'm hoping these ornaments bring joy to my family every year. The steps are the same for each ornament. The Tree was the first post so please reflect to the instructions as needed. I will not any different items or techniques that I did along the way. I've also incorporated a sweet vintage button in each design as well. These designs are so inspiring so have fun & put your own spin on them. I thank y'all so much for following and keep checking back for more fun & easy Holiday projects. Enjoy!
Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Enchanted Christmas "Cardinal Ornament...
(Note...main supplies needed on Tree Ornament post)
Here's all you need...
* 4.5" Circle Template
Here's all you do...
* Follow the instructions in the Enchanted Christmas Pattern...
* After your design has completely dried,..carefully trace around design using the circle template.
* Carefully cut on line.
* Do the same for your felt backing.
* I chose the red 5" square from the Holiday pack from MSQC.
* Blanket stitch around edges with DMC green....clip to secure while you embroider & don't forget to
place your ornament hook at top & secure within before you finish :-)
* Most of all....have fun!
Can't wait to share the next design with y'all :-)
Talk soon,
Cat
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