In previous posts, I mentioned that I had crafted some gifts for a friend, Now that she has received them, I can finally show pictures of them.
Here's part one of her gift: a Christmas pillow I made using a Pine Mountain Designs kit.
I love their kits -- they always look great when they're finished. I love the fabrics and finishing that they use.
Here's part two: a cowboy Santa ornament.
I used one of my favorite patterns for the ornament. It was originally in Southwest Crafts, a magazine that was only around for a year or so (1989-1990). I love the cowboy boots and hat! I used a strip of leather as the hanger and treated the raw edges of the fabric with a touch of fabric glue so they wouldn't unravel.
I enjoyed doing these two cross stitch projects. Maybe it's time to add a cross stitch project to my rotation. We'll see...
Yesterday, I took some time to visit my local yarn shop, Purlescence. I picked up a copy of Victorian Lace Today, some more Socks That Rock (Downpour, Rocktober, Love-in-Idleness), and some Rowan Calmer in chocolate brown to make Twinkletoes from the current issue of Knitty.
I started on Twinkletoes and then spent a little time working on my Sangria shawl and on the second flip-top mitten for my daughter. It was a very relaxing day. I could use a few more of those!
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They came out great! :) I love the Pine Mountain Pillow kits. The stockings design one is so cute too.
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