I stitched this one over two on 36 count white linen with the called for 926 DMC. I chose to leave off the top of the pattern. I just wanted the Holy Family. I knew I wanted to make this into an ornament in this shape. I used the fabric you see this lying on to back this with. I will be stitching this up again.
June you have a few bulbs shooting up by you and Inna you have green grass with dandelions! We will be waiting a long time for these things! I took a picture yesterday of the water falls that give our village it's name.
A powerful novel of friendship set in a traveling circus during World War II, The Orphan's Taleintroduces two extraordinary women and their harrowing stories of sacrifice and survival
Sixteen-year-old Noa has been cast out in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a Nazi soldier and being forced to give up her baby. She lives above a small rail station, which she cleans in order to earn her keep… When Noa discovers a boxcar containing dozens of Jewish infants bound for a concentration camp, she is reminded of the child that was taken from her. And in a moment that will change the course of her life, she snatches one of the babies and flees into the snowy night.
Noa finds refuge with a German circus, but she must learn the flying trapeze act so she can blend in undetected, spurning the resentment of the lead aerialist, Astrid. At first rivals, Noa and Astrid soon forge a powerful bond. But as the facade that protects them proves increasingly tenuous, Noa and Astrid must decide whether their friendship is enough to save one another—or if the secrets that burn between them will destroy everything.
Today I will finish stitching Brian's ornament. Maybe even do the finishing on it too.¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Stay warm my friends. I hope you have a fantastic, stitchtastic week!
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
33 comments:
Your gift to your friend is beautiful! The waterfall in your town -- yikes! It's cold here too. lol! They remind me of the falls in Middlebury, VT. Very beautiful also. I haven't read that book yet -- it's on my to read list. Hope you are feeling better.
What a beautiful ornament. Simple and elegant. My monitor is way off because it looks like tan linen with dark gray floss. Looks good that color too!!
Pretty finish Vickie. Lots of freezing going on in a lot of places. Happy new year.
That's such a pretty little ornament--so quiet and peaceful. Well done, you!
What a beautiful little ornament for your friend.
Vickie, I love the ornament you gifted your friend. So many possibilities for it with different fabric and thread choices. I like the Sampler Houses chart as I can also see many possibilities with it. Hope you see some warmer temps soon!
The falls are gorgeous! What a beautiful sight. But, it does look very cold! haha
Love the ornament...
Vickie can't believe your waterfall ,what a great photo.
Love your ornament I have the same one to start soon I fell in love with it too.
So happy you had a Happy Christmas hugs.
Lovely ornament gift. That frozen waterfall....brrrr. Happy Orthodox Christmas. Indeed there will be no blooms in your neck of the woods for awhile....
Lovely little ornament.
Wonderful photo from your waterfall.
Best wishes Manuela
That's a beautiful ornament Vickie. I also like the Sampler Houses so guess what I'll be buying?!
Merry Christmas, I hope it warms up there soon!
Wow, frozen waterfalls!
Love the ornament you finished for your friend. The house sampler is lovely too but you need the little tealight houses as well!
I ADORE the stitched nativity!!
Lovely ornament Vickie!
That is such a lovely ornament, Vickie--and I know you'll have the one done for Brian in no time.
That book is on my Kindle line-up. I'm currently reading (very slowly--it is 600 pages!!) one that you might also like called The Invisible Bridge also set in WWII Paris and Hungary.
Enjoy your evening!
I love that ornament. I try to keep much of my Christmas stitching around the true meaning of Christmas. However, I did do one Santa this year. Vickie, I read that book and liked it but sadly, I can't remember the ending. Do I read too many books or am I just getting old??!!!!
Brrr! I really like the soft quiet color you used to stitch Peace.
I think the ornament is just beautiful, Vickie! And I love Sampler Houses, too. She has some lovely patterns. This bitter cold is no fun, but those frozen falls are kind of pretty -- I'm hoping for an early spring. : )
Dany have beautiful designs! Sampler Houses is very pretty! I love your ornament for your friend!
Happy stitching!
Dear Vicki, I congratulate you on the New Year and Christmas! I wish you good health, happiness, joy and prosperity! I really liked your embroidery on the scheme of Dany!
Hi Vicky,
A beautiful motive has this little trailer.
Madness, it must be cold with you, I'm glad that it is just cloudy here. How is Henry and Murphy in this cold?
Hugs Martina
Hi Vickie....
What a beautiful ornament that you stitched for your friend! I just fell in love with it! Baby Jesus has one of the sweetest faces I have ever seen in needlework and Mary and Joseph look so soft and lovely too. I am sure your friend just loved it! Another treasure stitched by you....❤️
It is actually cold and rainy here today! We haven’t seen rain in quite awhile so I am enjoying it. Not sure if I will stitch today but it sure sounds lovely!
Sending hugs and love your way my friend!
Love your stitching Vicki, beautiful design. I haven't done any stitching yet!! Just tried the crochet as there is less movement of my arm Thank you for your kind words and prayers, I keep you in mine every day.
Vickie: what a beautiful ornament, so perfect in the colors you chose.
I am with you we will not see green grass for a long time.
Tomorrow the bottom falls out with sleet snow and cold, I am so sick of this.
Blessings
Catherine
You have stitched and finished a sweet Nativity scene. I am sure your friend must have been touched with your handmade gift. Big heavy frost for you too then! It seems to be going on a lot in the US at the moment. Rather you than me !! ;)
Such a fabulous ornament, I bet she was thrilled with her handmade gift.
Dear Vickie, your ornament is looking nice :)
I am very impressed by the frozen water falls....my God !!
And how peacefully looks your little pet :)
Wishng you a nice day inside ,
Take care,
Isa
What an adorable finish, Vickie. I'm sure it was well received.
I love your ornament, and after seeing the original, I like how you left the writing off the top and made it into the shape you did. It's really striking and focuses on the Holy family. What a beautiful gift to your friend. I'm not too keen about the villages. Not my thing.
Love the picture of your frozen falls. Just amazing.
Blessings - Julie
Whoa, that is some serious cold weather to freeze your falls! Must be amazing to see in person. I hope it is much warmer soon!
Vickie that is a beautiful ornament you have stitched for your friend. I'm sure she was delighted with it. Stay warm!!! RJ
wowww... beautiful photo! very very cold but so pretty =)
Lovely ornament :) Hope you had a lovely Christmas season and that you are starting the new year well :D Happy 2018!!
PS: I'm back! ;) heheheh
I love the Peace ornament you stitched for Aliona. Such a nice design from Dany.
This frozen waterfalls look gorgeous, somehow but I hope that the cold has gone since you took the picture.
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