Well, here is a little start on my 1998 Prairie Schooler Santa, he’s over one on 32 count hand-dyed “Tussock” lugana from Countrystitch. He’s pretty cute, except I’m not entirely happy with the contrast of the white in his beard with the fabby – there is now too much done for me to unpick it, this one may have to be kept or given to a less discerning member of the family. Hmm, he doesn’t look to bad in this scan…
I’ve been totally spoiled by my lovely stitching friends here in Perth these last few days. They have been so generous with their time (we’ve had 3 get togethers in the last 5 days) and pressies (a whole seperate post once I’ve had a tidy around and taken a nice photo) – it’s been just lovely to be so cared for. I get mothered a bit by these ladies as I am the right age and a motherless daughter (not counting my dear mother in law 400 kms away – who is just lovely). I know that my dearly departed mum would really appreciate how these ladies look out for me (and keep my stash growing exponentially – mum was a great stash shopper herself).
Nicki said:
He looks lovely š But how odd, because I have some tussock and it’s much, much darker than that!
Looking forward to seeing the pressies!!
Barbara said:
I love the thought of you being mothered by your local stitching friends! š
Your Santa looks great to me, and in this picture, the beard shows up fine against the fabric.
Karoline said:
Nice start on your Santa
Lana said:
Great progress!! It will look great when it is finished!
Sharon said:
Your Santa is cute! I can’t wait to see what Santa has brought you!
stitchingdiva said:
lovely.. i think that with evedrything else on the xstitch done the beard will be fine!it just needs some more colour around it…
i am glad you are well looked after.. i was talking to one of those who “mother” you just last night were your ears burning??
lol
ralphy36 said:
What a cute start. He is a very handsome Santa.
Suzanne said:
Your santa is looking really lovely.
Hazel said:
He’s a great looking Santa and I love the fabric! xx
Michelle said:
Santa looks great!!
Monique said:
I think his beard looks just fine. Nice start š
Concetta said:
I think your Santa looks adorable!
Wishing you & Joel a Merry Chrismtas! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Dani said:
He’s a great start! LOL I love the idea of giving it to a less discerning family member!