Well, I had no idea that I would be taking such a long break from blogging, and it’s all been the fault of the upcoming exhibition at Larks Gallery. I did have a few old pieces that I could have given them but I wanted to show mostly fresh stuff, so for the past couple of months I’ve been drawing and digitising and painting and stitching pretty much non-stop. In the end I had 17 big pieces, and one of them was VERY large indeed, so I hope it will have been worth the effort. Anyway everything’s at the framer’s now so maybe I can get back to normal (whatever that is)
In the coming weeks I’ll post some of what I did for the exhibition, but meanwhile I’m WAY overdue for a freebie, and as it’s That Time of Year, it had better be something to do with Christmas – I just hope it’s not too late. Given the circumstances I hope you’ll forgive the fact that these are very old designs – I just didn’t have time to do anything new.
Holly
Mistletoe
They’re simple little corner designs, with traditional motifs, that you could put on the corners of napkins or placemats or table runners for a festive table setting. Just a couple of things about the stitchouts above – I used metallic thread for the motif in the corners of numbers 2 and 3, which helps give them a holiday air. Also, because the mistletoe berries are done in a pale colour they’re difficult to see against the white background fabric. But they’re there all the same! All of these designs are for the 4×4 (100mm x 100mm) hoop. Download the .pes files here ( poinsettia, holly and mistletoe) and the workfile here
Merci de nous revenir.
J’admire toujours votre travail
Thank you. As always, lovely designs..you are very generous. Am excited to see items going to exhibition and hear how it went. Take time to spoil yourself..rest..maybe back to Italy..ha..
Mia, thank you for your generosity with the 3 Christmas designs. They are very much appreciated. When is your exhibition at Larks Gallery? Looking forward to hearing how it went and seeing some of your inspiring work. Now, it sounds like you need to take a much deserved break.
Lovely! Thank you so much. Here in the states, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving today. You’re on my “thankful for” list!
Thank you for these designs. Always beautifull
Thank you. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year
Shirley
Welcome back! And, thank you for the lovely gifts!
Thank You. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas. Your generosity is appreciated.
So beautiful all three of them! Thank you so much!
I love these! Thank you so much and best wishes to you and your loved ones.
Liz
Mia, Thank you so much. Love the mistletoe. I have 10 wine bottle covers to make for a friend and these designs will work perfect. I’m thinking of making the covers out of old denim jean legs maybe with a bit of lace at the top with fancy gold or silver cording to draw the bags closed… Thanks again! Deena
Thanks AGAIN!!
Thank you for the holiday designs! I love your designs, whether new or old. I’m glad you were able to put so much together for the Lark exhibit!