Hazel’s Christmas Tree

I used scraps of upholstery fabric for the floor and walls. The tree skirt was just a piece of fringe I bought.   The tree decorations are just glued on gems and small curled gold ribbon.   I had a lot of fun stitching this, and would love to do another with the little lights.

Fantastic background – love the idea of the corner.  It adds so much realism to the embroidery.  great job – Suz

BFC1220 Large Christmas Tree 2012

 

 

Chris’s Christmas Tree

 

I used scraps of upholstery fabric for the floor and walls. The tree skirt was just a piece of fringe I bought.   The tree decorations are just glued on gems and small curled gold ribbon.   I had a lot of fun stitching this, and would love to do another with the little lights.

I love the idea of using upholstery fabrics for the background!  I’ve often had small pieces of really pretty fabrics like this and couldn’t bring myself to get rid of them.  I will remember this from now on!  Thank you Chris – Suz

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BFC1220 Large Christmas Tree 2012

Susan’s Christmas Cactus

Hi Suz – please find pictures attached of how I used the christmas cactus design – I love it! This is a gift for a colleague who loves growing cacti and succulents.

Kind Regards. Susan

This is so cute Susan!!!  Embroidery Hoops make great frames for embroidery.   They come in all styles and sizes – from plastic to wood, to metal and more.  They also come in all colors.  I was amazed at what is available now when i last went to look for one!   

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Laura’s Christmas Tree

Hi Suz,   Enclosed as promised, picture of the BFC1384-17 QIH Christmas Tree.   Glad I chose the middle sized ornament – the small would have been even more of a nightmare to trim round!   I’ve yet to get rid of the last bits of washaway around the edges by using a paintbrush/sponge.   The washaway on the back can stay.   Probably will use this to make a Christmas card.

It’s a lovely design, so I’ll look for some glitter fabric to make a larger tree.

Best wishes, Laura

BFC1384 QIH Christmas Trees

Jacqueline’s Towel (Pocket ) Topper

From Jacqueline:

My first draft of a kitchen towel using the pocket topper – top is a quilted black, the plaid is cloth, and the backing of the plaid is black terry cloth. The second one will be better – i make something for the Bell Choir at church every year for Christmas

Great idea jacqueline!  I never thought of anything other than pockets. 🙂

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