Monday, August 6, 2012

Hello Winter...are you coming soon?

Hello Friends:

Yes I am missing the Winter right now. I'm sure for some of you Winter is the pits, but down here in South Florida it is heaven. The humidity goes away, the thunderstorms take a break, you can roll down the windows in your car and not break a sweat. Ahhhh, I can feel those temps now. I have to imagine because believe me, the summer temps in Florida are horrid right now to say the least, 90 degrees plus humidity!

To remind us of Winter, here is a Winter ornament I recently made :)

"Be Merry" by Little House Needleworks
32 Ct Linen (Lambswool...I think)
Threads: DMC and Crescent Color as called for
Finish: Hanging Ornament

I participated in the Christmas in July ornament exchange on The Friendly Stitchers Yahoo Group. This ornament went to my partner Meg. The red fabric in the background was used on the back of the ornament. I received my ornament from Meg and it is absolutely fabulous. She did a fantastic job. I'll save that picture for my next post.

I've decided to take a break from doing Exchanges. I seem to be partaking in so many of those that I find myself taking more time stitching and shopping for those than actually making things for me. I'll jump back in eventually. Perhaps after I cross off some of the WIP projects on my list to the right. I have other projects begging to be started too.

Thank you for visiting friends. Good Night and I hope you all have a lovely rest of the week. :)

*Hugs*
Jen

12 comments:

cucki said...

aww such a lovely stitching and cute ornie..
it is snowing here today..so cold xx

Chris said...

Beautiful ornament! I am sure that she is very happy to have it.
I haven't done any exchanges this year. There is not enough time to do my other stitching.
I am looking forward to cooler weather too.

Anonymous said...

Love your ornament.
It's Winter here, all you have to do is to come Down Under...lol.

Carol said...

Your ornament for Meg is adorable, Jen! Even I am longing for winter after the incredibly hot summer we've had here in PA!!

SoCal Debbie said...

Gorgeous ornament! I love the backing fabric and cord trim also. Can't wait to see the one you received from your exchange partner.

Catherine said...

I am so ready for cooler weather after the hot, dry summer we've had. Love your ornament finish!

blue star stitcher said...

Cute ornament, love the colors you used for the snowmen! Im with you, winter is the best time of year where I live too (AZ- its been 110° all week)

blue star stitcher said...

Cute ornament, love the colors you used for the snowmen! Im with you, winter is the best time of year where I live too (AZ- its been 110° all week)

blue star stitcher said...

Cute ornament, love the colors you used for the snowmen! Im with you, winter is the best time of year where I live too (AZ- its been 110° all week)

blue star stitcher said...

Cute ornament, love the colors you used for the snowmen! Im with you, winter is the best time of year where I live too (AZ- its been 110° all week)

Joysze said...

I agree with you, Jen. Winter is paradise here. :)

Awesome ornie finish. :D

Lesleyanne said...

A gorgeous finish.