Welcome! Today is my day and I have a project to show you that I started years ago. I mean y-e-a-r-s ago. Let me tell you the story because there's always a story.... about a kazillion years ago in my time, my sisters and mom came and visited me here in the twin cities and we went 'shop hopping'. I took them to a couple of my favorite places. Needle punch was new, or at least new to us. Our first stop that day was to Eagle Creek Quilt Shop and they had a whole needle punch section. My sister Stef fell in love with a set of ornaments. So I asked 'how easy is needle punch' and the staff smiled and said, "Here, pull up a chair, can we get you a cup of coffee? Let's show you how to needle punch" It was so sweet, we had a little needle punch class while drinking our cups of coffee. I just love how helpful the staff is there. I have never forgotten their kindness. I refer people their direction all the time. Needless to say I went back to the shop the next week to purchase everything I needed to make those adorable ornaments for my sister. My plan was to make them for her birthday, which was in December. I had three months to get them done. Well, that was over ten years ago.... mom tells me it was 14 years ago. hummmmmm I missed my original goal sadly, but I'm happy to say I'm ready for her birthday for this year and she's gonna love them!!!! |
| I spent my rainy day at the cabin working on my ornaments. I had a lot of needle punching to do! |
Pattern is called 'Three Lit'l Mittens'
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| This is such a sweet pattern, the ornaments are adorable. |
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| The wonky little snowman makes me giggle. |
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| I love the classic look of the tree design. |
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| Here are four of the ornaments I made for my sister. I actually made two of each design for her. I think she's going to really love them. Shhhhh… it's a secret so don't tell Stef that I made these for her..... wink.... wink...…. |
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Happy Quilting!
Cindy and Belvedere
lol I'm sure your sister will love the adorable ornaments even if they're a TAD late! They're really nice!
ReplyDeleteCute ornaments, congrats on finally getting them done, I'm sure your sister will love them.
ReplyDeletei've always wanted to try that technique. It may have to be some supplies I purchase soon! Thanks for sharing. Those ornaments are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery nice ornaments...another unique talent
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting them out and finishing them up-they really are super cute, and yes that snowman makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Wow - these turned out great. I do not need another hobby . . . I do not need another hobby. That is my mantra for today, but IF I did need a new one this would be it. Your sister will love them. Happy Wednesday! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteYour sister is going to be thrilled and I know you feel relieved to have the ornaments finished. WTG - It's a win/win. I'm glad that you joined the hop, too. I love seeing all the inspiration and hearing the stories behind each person's makings. Merry Christmas in July.
ReplyDeleteThose are so, so cute! Now I'm feeling like I need to learn how to needle punch. Your sister is going to love them...lucky her! Thanks a ton for joining in the blog hop. You're so creative and I always know whatever you make will be amazing. :O)
ReplyDeleteLOL I have dont that before. I have everything i need to make my daughter a pillow cover. It has been three years. Have to get it done this year. your ornaments are wonderful. I know she will love them.
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So you're giving her vintage ornaments and everyone knows vintage is more expensive. LOL They are so cute, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and post, Merry Christmas in July.
ReplyDeleteThose are just adorable. Glad they can out of hiding. Guess I should go look thru my hidy hole too! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute, she will be so pleased that they have come to the surface and are now done.
ReplyDeleteCindy, they'e adorable.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Looks like such a fun project! I've never tried needle punch, but someday...maybe!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got them completed for your sister! With all we crafters/quilters/sewists do there is no way to get it all done but woohoo, you did!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments turned out great! Your sister will be so excited! I love needlepunch but I haven't done it for years. Your adorable projects makes me want to try it again.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got those ornaments finished. You can enjoy them on your tree this year!
ReplyDeleteLove your ornaments!!! Makes me want to dig out my needle punch but it’s been so long, my threads have probably disentergrated by now.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your completed project. I've never done needle-punch but these ornaments are so cute, I may have to learn.
ReplyDeleteI love punch needle. Great projects!
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