Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Christmas Pinkies V Compilation

It is a drizzly and dreary day in northern Idaho. We've had rain, rain, and more rain, and are expecting days of even more rain. It is wonderful for the water table, and for the ponds and greenery, so I am thankful for the rain (but I'd really like to see the sun!). Since outdoor projects are on hold, I've been working on framing up some pieces. Several will be released April 1, and I can't share those just yet (even though it's driving me batty!), but one of them is the compilation piece for Christmas Pinkies V, MBT-166.

The Joy ornament was released in the 2014 ornament issue of JCS, and I added a few friends to make it a full chart. The cover has all of the individual ornaments in 3x3 frames, but it included the chart with the compilation design and border. Now you can see what the compilation looks like when it is stitched! It is framed in an East Side frame, Peddlers Alley Oliver Twist (PAOT), 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. This model will join my full trunk show in fall of this year when all of the models are updated and it heads to Craft Gallery in Ohio.

The online Needlework Show was a lot of fun and there were four winners of door prizes. All were contacted and let me know their prize selection. Next show is April 1, so not far off! New releases will come out then. The large design has been previewed by a dear friend (I seriously have no will power when it comes to keeping pics of new stuff to myself) who promptly offered me her first born for the chart. It brought her to tears, which I consider to be a good sign! Start thinking Christmas colors and ready your fat halves of fabric... a new big one is coming :-)

2 comments:

Robin in Virginia said...

Oh Debbie, I like this stitched as one. I had been toying with stitching it as a bell pull, but seeing this stitched and framed has me having second thoughts. Off to ponder this! Enjoy your day!

Brenda said...

OMS!!! I love love love all 4 of the designs together!! I can't wait til it comes out so I can add it to my collection to stitch!!!


And I have started your 10 Commandments to give to my husbands former boss when he retires in 2yrs. So I've already started on it so I can get it stitched in plenty of time (along with my other stitching) and framed to give to him. I will be sure to send you a picture when it's finished!

THANK YOU for designing such GREAT and wonderful designs!!!