Saturday, January 10, 2009

Tenth Finish For 2008

A little late I know but I couldn't post any pictures until the recipient received it :o) This is Peppermint Paul by Helga Mandl from the November 2008 issue of The Gift Of Stitching magazine -

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So who did I stitch this Christmas ornament for? My DH, since it was so conveniently named after him :o) Every year we get each other a Christmas ornament but this year was a little different. A sign of change and new traditions I think. Anyway, he loved it and I'm so pleased. I even stitched the name Peppermint Paul into the border -

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This was such a fun pattern to stitch. I changed almost everything. The fabric is 28 count Dusty Green Jobelan. It's such a gorgeous color and it really shows off the red and white threads. All the fibers were DMC except his scarf and for that I used Christmas Time by Threadworx.

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I knew he was going to be made into a pin keep but I didn't realize just how hard it was to find fabric with peppermints on it! I checked all over town and finally had to search the internet. The funny thing is, I got the wrong material but in the end it turned out to be the perfect match!

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I know some of you are still waiting to hear about our trip to New York and I'm working on that post so never fear, it will be posted here eventually! I told you I had a lot of things to catch you up on :o) LOL!

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fab finish ,he is wonderful!!!

Ranae said...

He is so adorable and the fabric is perfect.

WendyCarole said...

OH he is soooo lovely. The fabric is perfect.

Suzanne said...

I love him! He is so cute! Already starting my list of things to stitch for next Christmas! LOL I love how you put the name in the border..

Suzanne

Anonymous said...

He's great! So cute and cuddly looking. The backing fabric couldn't have been more perfect either.

Cindy said...

Very wonderful finish! And, I think that the fabric is perfect :)

Irene said...

It's wonderful and the fabric is just perfect.

Faith Ann said...

I *love* this little guy... he's even better in person :)

I can't believe how well the fabric worked with it... just the perfect match.

Tammy said...

That is adorable! I love it.

Daffycat said...

Charming snowman, Cathey! I love the fabric he is stitched on and the backing fabric matches amazingly well. Lovely ornament!

stitcherw said...

He is so cute, what an adorable finish. How fun with putting his name in the border too. Love the fabric you found, it's perfect for it.
Sue

Paisley said...

He's adorable!

Rachel S-H said...

That is so pretty and such "right" fabric!

Anonymous said...

PP is too cute!!!

CritterLady62 said...

What a cute ornie!

Annie said...

He is super cute. Perfect fabric. I love Helga's designs.

Yuko said...

It's very lovely ornament!
Did you already receive my Blogoversary gift??
I sent it out more than a month ago, I am worried about it...

mumzy said...

You know that I loved that ornament. It was just perfect for your DH.
{{{Hugs}}}

Sharon said...

He is wonderful! Great finish Cathey!

Anonymous said...

WOW I love the fabric you got for it Cathey. Nice ornament.

Lori said...

VERY cute! Don't you love it when you stumble across things that perfect a project?!!

I can read a name... but just before that is fuzzy... is it words or just stitches?? (curious as usual)

You've been delinquent because of exciting escapes?? I feel so out of the loop! LOL.

Lori said...

Oops... never mind. I can see the words in the large picture ;oD

Sonda said...

Love that ornament! Helga has very cute designs.

Olga said...

An adorable pin keep and the fabric you found is a perfect match! I love the way you personalize it - a great job!