Come visit with me as I stitch and craft my way from one Christmas to the next - I like to have Christmas projects close by me all year. I have a particular fondness for Santas and Angels. If you have the time, leave a comment so I know you've visited.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Santa's in his sleigh ...

Before I move on to Santa, I couldn't resist showing this pic of Miss Maddie, resting on a pile of cushions she rustled up on the lounge chair. Her eyes look sore, and I'm sure they are, but they are so much better than they were, so I think the treatment is working. We're back to the vet early next week for a progress check, so here's hoping!
and now, here's Santa:

I am just loving this project! Though I think maybe I should have used three strands of floss instead of two - particularly for the darkest red. I may just go back and add another strand of floss to the sleigh - I'll think about it. I decided to backstitch as I finish each section, rather than leave it all to the end. Hopefully the sleigh will be finished tonight, and I'll start on the first pair of reindeer.

2 comments:

sew susie said...

Miss Maddie looks very sweet and I hope her eyes heal quickly, she looks very comfortable on the cushion.
Well, you have zoomed along with the sleigh and it is looking good. I love the colors on the blue Jobelan.
28 cnt is my favorite count, easier on the eyes.

Ruth said...

Congrats on getting Santa is his sleigh. He;s looking great. I wish you well on the potential plan to add a thread. That never seems to work out for me.

Glad to see that Maddy is feeling better.