Happy New Year!

Hi all,

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year full of family, friends, laughter and of course ... stitching time (and everything else you might wish for)!!!

Yesterday evening I finished my seventh ornament of the year ... I can tell you that it wasn't easy (cursed a couple of times :-) because I wanted a special trim in between. In the end I managed it ... but I'm not sure if I'm going to do this a lot!

The backing is in a cute santa with reindeer print and I did the "stuffing" with flax seed.


See you in 2013!!!

Comments

De borduurvrouw said…
Prachtig geworden. Van wie is het patroon? Fijne jaarwisseling en alle goeds voor 2013 voor jou en je familie. Groeten, Nienke
December 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Giovanna said…
A lovely ornament with which to finish the year - congrats! A Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
December 31, 2012 at 4:51 PM
♥ Nia said…
Happy 2013!!! ƪ(ˆ◡ˆ)ʃ*
December 31, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Camila Lino Lanigan said…
Easy or not, it does show your hard work. The trim looks amazing on this piece. Congrats!
January 1, 2013 at 3:01 PM
Carol said…
Oh, how adorable!! I love the edging and the monochrome look, Ann! Well done on all counts :)

Happy New Year to you and your family!
January 1, 2013 at 6:08 PM
MarianneD said…
Wat een leuke Kerstman met slee! Dat bolletjesband mag dan vervelend zijn maar het ziet er echt heel leuk uit!
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
January 2, 2013 at 12:39 PM
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