Now we have a date for our craft fair, I have taken an inventory of all of my current stock, and have decided to make a few more bits and pieces to add a bit of difference to my stand. After the success my other two pieces that I framed in their wooden hoops, I decided to make two others with Christmas designs.
I drew both of these designs in a pub garden in the blazing August Bank Holiday sunshine (that made a change!) which was a very surreal moment! I know how buyers feel now, having christmas songs and carols chase their way around your head in August.
For my 'Let it snow' piece I purchased some DMC metallic threads in silver and gold and for the main body of snowflake I decided to trace around the outside with two strands of silver. I wasn't sure how bright it was going to be but I love the metallic shimmer it has given to my snowflake, it's going to look so cute when it's finished!
For my robin I used a slightly bigger hoop and have used a variety of stitches to give him texture.
I want to use a curved blanket stitch on his front to mimic his feathers and I am in the process of using a seed stitch on the cream parts of his body to add a different texture.
I want to use a curved blanket stitch on his front to mimic his feathers and I am in the process of using a seed stitch on the cream parts of his body to add a different texture.
Each piece will be framed in its hoop with a piece of ribbon attached at the top for hanging. I love the thought they could be hung anywhere, but if you had a large enough Christmas tree I really like the thought they could be hung against some dark green foliage to make them stand out.
