Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The Twelve Days of Christmas...Ornaments

I have finally finished putting together all of The 12 Days of Christmas by Prairie Schooler.  This was charted to be stitched as a sampler, two rows of six, but I chose to stitch them all separately to make into ornaments.  They are mounted on red or green plaid wool and backed in linen.  I have been working on this for three years... you can tell by the finishing.  The first year I  made the hangers out of ribbon, next year, red rick rack, then this year finished them up with twine.  I may age them a tad before putting them on the tree tomorrow.

Melinda
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18 comments:

  1. MargaretDecember 18, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Love them! I so want to stitch these someday! I like the idea of having them as separate ornies like that.

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  2. BarbDecember 18, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    A great accomplishment. Wonderful ornaments!

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  3. marlyDecember 18, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I prefer the designs separated as you've done. Really nice!

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  4. SusannahDecember 18, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Oh, they are just beautiful! They will be gorgeous on a tree. Very nice!

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  5. KristaDecember 19, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Really gorgeous!! Love them all! These are on my stitch list to do someday.

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  6. ChrisDecember 19, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Congratulations on finishing them all!! They are so wonderful.

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  7. Samplings from Spring CreekDecember 19, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful--a treasure you will enjoy for years to come

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  8. AnnDecember 19, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Those make such great ornaments, and love the finishing techniques you used--beautiful!

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  9. Primitive StarsDecember 19, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Morning Melinda, I just love the way you did them, beautiful, wonderful job.......Love the fur baby pictures on the sidebar, so cute......Merry Christmas to you and yours, Francine.

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  10. KevinDecember 19, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Wonderful idea! I have this sampler stitched - it's one of my favorites by Prairie Schooler - but have never seen the blocks completed as ornaments before. These came out so nice. Congrats on your finishes, and Merry Christmas to you.

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  11. AnneDecember 19, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Wonderful 12 days of Christmas ornaments! I like the wool you used for the backing. Merry Christmas!

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  12. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)December 19, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Your ornamnets are fantastic! I absolutely love them, great job!!!

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  13. LanieDecember 19, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Melinda, I love 'The 12 Days' as ornaments and the red and green wool backing looks fabulous! Congratulations ... I'm sure you will treasure them for many years!
    Merry Christmas!

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  14. Rugs and PugsDecember 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Melinda ~
    Very sweet. Your finishes are always perfection.
    Merry Christmas, dear friend.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  15. KarenDecember 20, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Wonderful finishes! Merry Christmas and happy stitching....

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  16. village folk artDecember 20, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Perfectly done ... what a great idea making them into ornaments.
    Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas with much Peace and Joy,
    Barb

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  17. CatherineDecember 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    What a great collection of ornaments!

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  18. MyraDecember 31, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I was reading your post from Sept. 9 about adorable Bella. Would it be possible for you to give me the amounts of ingredients you use? I appreciate in advance any help you can give me .... thank you!

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