Hi everyone!
I have more than one to share this month. I feel quite accomplished since I was in a stitching slump 😁
I've been working on Julia Lucas Designs in the Just Cross Stitch Magazines I have in my stash. First up, fits Theme Four: Houses.
This is from the JCS Christmas Ornament Issue 2001. These are all stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC threads. I substituted DMC for the specialty threads and used a Kreinik blending filament for the stars. Finished in a banner style flat ornament with green jute twine.
Theme Three this month was Free Choice and I have three finishes to show.
Another Julia Lucas Designs - Peace on Earth from JCS Christmas Ornament Issue 2004.
These are both Amy Bruecken Designs, Fa La La is from the JCS Preview Issue July/August 2013 and La La La is from the Christmas Ornament Issue from the same year. My La La La got a little bent in my finish box, I hope he pops up. I finished these with tiny green rick rack and little pom-poms I've had in my stash forever. Their noses are cute little orange beads. The pattern calls for specialty carrot nose buttons, but I thought these were a good substitution. Stitched on 14 count Sky Aida with DMC threads and substitutions for the specialty threads.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer stitching. Take care!
3 comments:
I love them all! The little pompoms that match the colors in Falala and Lalala are a perfect addition to the finishing. And the Julia Lucas ornaments are gorgeous!
Suzanne: They are both lovely and very nice finishing.
Catherine
Those Julia Lucas designs are lovely. The finish really suits them.
I always forget about the preview issues, I should dig them out too!
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