Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Embroidered Linen Heart

Appliqued Owl Ornament


Fiona from CelticThistleStitches hosts a "Ho, Ho, Ho and on We Sew' link party each month and I really must take part, it would be great to avoid my usual last minute December panic!  I'm planning some little linen Christmas hanging hearts and had a quick practice this afternoon;



I wanted to ensure that I was happy with the basic size and design before stitching the Christmas versions.  This one was very quick being the same applique and colour scheme as I used for one of my Easter egg cosies;


The cute owl is based on one of my favourite Handmade Harbour digital stamps and I love how he stitches up.  The antique mother-of-pearl button came from my Great Granny's button box and the hanging ribbon came into my possession at the weekend as it was tied around the gorgeous bundle of linen sent to me by Judith.  The lace trim was another car boot buy and I have loads of it!

I now need to start thinking about the Christmas versions - I might even get some finished in time for June's August's Link party!



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13 comments:

  1. Mother of Reinvention20 May 2014 at 21:49

    This is so cute but your post has made me think of Christmas and it is only May! Aargh, panic buying may set in any moment, just in case.:)
    These hearts would look so lovely on a tree.

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  2. Judith, Belfast20 May 2014 at 23:36

    These will make perfect gifts this Christmas. Thought I recognised the lace! This lilac one would be lovely filled with lavender! Jxo

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  3. Mrs. Kelley Dibble21 May 2014 at 08:13

    Adorable! Christmas ponderings in May... That's a wise old... er, I mean, a wise gal. *wink*

    Hugs and happy week,
    Kelley~

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  4. Unknown21 May 2014 at 08:35

    These are so cute! I have been receiving your email updates with your creations... They're all amazing! Ingrid

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  5. Celtic Thistle21 May 2014 at 12:35

    It's lovely Josie, and such a wonderful array of recycling too!

    Thanks for linking up to http://celticthistlestitches.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/ho-ho-ho-and-on-we-sew-may-link-party.html I am looking forward to seeing more of these in the months to come :)

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    1. Josie21 May 2014 at 13:46

      It's me that should be thanking you - For giving me the kick up the backside needed to start thinking about festive stitching! As soon as I get some Christmas hearts made you can be sure I'll be joining in a Ho, Ho, Ho Party x

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  6. Ana Love Craft21 May 2014 at 13:34

    Super cute! Love this! Thanks for sharing!
    Have a fabulous day!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  7. Suze Bain21 May 2014 at 14:20

    This is so pretty and cute too. A lovely gift idea. Xx

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  8. Teresa21 May 2014 at 20:32

    Another gorgeous gift - thanks so much for your lovely comments on my blog and the HH blog. I'm so pleased that you enjoy looking at my projects - it makes the effort worthwhile!! I did worry that last night's rush job wasn't going to be up to scratch as I'd had a long day at work and was so tired...but it turned out ok!

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  9. Ali22 May 2014 at 17:44

    Oooh dont know how I missed this post??? Love your hanging heart your fabric choices are fab xx

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  10. Sandra :)25 May 2014 at 04:51

    I'm not sure what a car boot buy is, but if that sweet lace came out of it, I'm all for it! Sweet ornament, and sweet egg cozy! Popping by from Ho Ho Ho - will be watching for you to make more of these!

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    1. Josie25 May 2014 at 07:07

      It's a bit like a yard sale, but takes place in a large field! People fill their cars with all their unwanted items and bargain hunters like me go and haggle with them to buy things as cheaply as is politely possible! We have a couple in the N.E of England that attract hundreds of sellers and thousands of buyers, they are huge!

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    2. buttons and paint...29 May 2014 at 11:09

      How sweet! Thanks for linking up to the Ho Ho Ho and On We Sew Party that we're guest hosting this month :) Really like the lace trimming - great car boot find! x

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