Sunday, July 21, 2024

Christmas Banners Stitch-a-Long, part 8

Hi everybody! Last time I was feeling like there were SO MANY SEQUINS and that this was going to drag out a bit. Here's where I left off: 


I got all of the "inner" sequins done and started on the long line of sequins around the edge. And here's the thing -- they looked SO GREAT that I just kept stitching them on! Clearly, I got my groove back because...

IT'S HAPPY DANCE TIME!!!



I am so pleased with how it turned out after all. The red sequins around the edge add exactly what was missing from the earlier stages. Thanks everyone for all of your support as I struggled a little with this. 

I'm going to stay in the Christmas vibe because, well, I still have SEVERAL (yep, more than three...) Christmas kits downstairs. Next up is actually a new one: 


Yep, I'm moving into the third dimension! My husband loves gnomes, and over the years I have given him a gnome every year. Some I've made, some I've bought. This guy looks adorable and fits in with my felt-and-sequins obsession.

For our next check-in on August 11 I hope to have gotten a good start on him. I don't yet have a sense of how he goes together, so we'll see!

The other stitchers in this stitch-a-long are always working on amazingly beautiful and diverse projects. Go check out their blogs and get inspired: Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Jackie, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, Linda, Mary Margaret, Cindy, and Helen.

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16 comments:

  1. CathieJJuly 21, 2024 at 7:50 AM

    Your banner is beautiful. I love when I get in a groove and the stitching just seems to happen. That gnome is adorable. Enjoy your stitching!

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  2. ClaireJuly 21, 2024 at 8:15 AM

    A gorgeous finish and looking foward to seeing the 3d gnome

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    1. SunnyJuly 25, 2024 at 1:20 PM

      Thanks Claire -- I opened up the kit and don't really understand how it's going to go together yet, but we'll see.

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  3. SweetfallenangelsJuly 21, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    A brilliant finish - loving the gnome kit!

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  4. LindasheeJuly 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM

    That turned out amazing! Glad you found your groove back and I do also have a soft spot for those gnomes. Curious to see how that one turns out!

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    1. SunnyJuly 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM

      Thank you! I'm enjoying all the Christmas projects. I'm not surprised you are thinking about starting another stocking!

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  5. SharonJuly 21, 2024 at 3:13 PM

    What a grand finish. It looks fabulous! I love the gnome, I love everything Christmasy and its the perfect time to get going with holiday projects :)

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  6. rutigtJuly 22, 2024 at 12:44 AM

    Great work! One Happy dance for you!

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  7. Sewing Beside the SeaJuly 22, 2024 at 7:24 AM

    What a brilliant finish! I love the gnome project too. I can tell you're enjoying the Christmas themes at the moment :-)

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    1. SunnyJuly 25, 2024 at 1:26 PM

      I'm having a very Christmassy 2024! I could keep going and going because there are so many more kits in the basement. :)

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  8. stitchingrannyJuly 28, 2024 at 2:09 AM

    The Christmas banner is a fab finish and will be a great asset to your home in December. I just love the look of your (or should I say your hubbies) gnome and cannot wait to see this one as it grows. xx

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  9. Mary Margaret RipleyJuly 31, 2024 at 4:50 AM

    What a fun and beautiful banner ❤️.

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