Just in time for his 3rd Christmas, Charlie is done! Some of my favorite things about this project:
I couched petite fluffy fleece for Santa’s beard and mustache.
I used a punchneedle to make uniform looped turkey work for the fur on Santa’s robe. It was a bit tricky, but the results are very even, more so than doing turkey work “free hand” would be.
I used the same darning stitch for Santa’s robe and for the background. The different threads give very different effects. I really like the way the stitch on the robe allowed the hand painting to show.
The Christmas tree was stitched with 3 different colors of Impressions, using layered lazy daisy stitches.
I have resolved that I will have more confidence in my stitch choices and not rip out sections as often as I have in the past. We’ll see how long that resolution lasts—I have two Liz stockings in the works!
See more finishing ideas on our website. (posted by Michele)
That’s beautiful! I can only wish for mine to look that good. I’m working on my son’s stocking–I really meant for it to be finished this year (he’s 2 1/2…) but now I’m shooting for next year! Then it’s on to my husbands…I sent you a letter with a tiny snipping of that thread, I hope you can identify it for me:-)
Help! I’m looking for a Christmas stocking with either horeses or race horses on it. Can anyone help me to find one? Thanks