Greetings of the Season
Wish I could get around the blogs and personally leave my wishes for a peaceful and relaxing holiday season. Since that's impossible, please accept these ones here.
The needlepoint above is the only one I've ever done. The pattern was from a magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, I believe, from the late 80's or early 90's, I'd guess. I think I stitched this while back home over holiday break one year during college. I remember being irked, even back then, that I couldn't find 100% linen needlepoint cloth in the stores. Already a linen snob back then, when it was much more difficult to find than even now.
Since reclaiming this from a storage box back at my parents' house a few years ago, it's been both duct taped and tacked to the wall for the holidays. It would be nicer to have it framed before the holidays next year, and then maybe make a similar piece to frame and hang alongside it, but what? A redwork embroidery? a paper cutting? a stranded knit sampler? a patchwork? an applique similar to this but in wool felt? a mix of several of these?
Enough rambling. Happy Winter and whatever else you may be celebrating about today.
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Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kristina | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Merry,Merry-to-you,Siri!
Hope-you-are-having-a-joy-filled-holiday-
and-that-the-coming-year-is-rich-in-blessings
for-you-and-yours!
Ever-grateful-for-your-blog~
Sue
Posted by: sue | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Happy holidays, Siri!
I love your needlework piece----it is so classic.
I hope you're all warm and comfy up there with your family...
Posted by: Amber | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Happy Winter!! I love the needlework!
Posted by: Brandy | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Merry Christmas, Siri!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Not bad for your only needlework! I love red and white embroidery. Happy Holidays.
Posted by: Sheila | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Merry Christmas to you! Your needlework piece definitely needs framing - it is beautiful!
I loved seeing the reindeer antlers :)
Posted by: mrspao | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 01:39 AM
This has to be one of the most beautiful cross-stitch designs I've seen. The only ones that I have any interest in are these single-color (usually red) pieces on linen and "subversive"cross stitch - who can resist a little fun? Have a great holiday!
Posted by: Julia | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 08:39 AM
i vote for the paper cutting to hang along side of the beautiful needlepoint.
Posted by: madelinetosh | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:59 PM
j'aime ce style de broderie.
I like this cross-stitch
Posted by: barbibouille | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 07:52 AM