First Flower Of The Month Strawberry Sachet...

It's completed, and newly listed in my Etsy shop...the very first, Limited Edition Strawberry Sachet - Flower of the Month "December-Poinsettia". HERE'S the link to my shop listing.

I've decided that I'll only create three of each month to make available for purchase each month. January will be available the first week in February, and each subsequent design will be available the following month. Of course, because of the inherent nature of handcrafted, no two will be exactly alike within the months. 

This one is especially dear to my heart because 1) it's my own birth month, 2) there are a number of people dear to me who also celebrate this month, including our grandson and Goddaughter/niece, and 3) this is the month Handsome and I were married. I know I'll make an extra one of these for myself after the holidays. If you're on Facebook or Instagram, you can see a little video I shared of the actual piece. HERE'S the Instagram link. PS. Yes, I did choose the green leaves!!

Now that this one is finished, it's time for me to turn my thoughts to Grammie's Jammies. I'll be preparing the fabric for them beginning tomorrow. At least it's not last minute as I've managed to do more than a few times in the past. I'll have these done by the weekend, so I can work on a few other Christmas gifts. Those might end up being last minute. sigh

I hope you're all enjoying the holiday season...hot cocoa with marshmallows, a comfy sweater to keep you warm, twinkling lights on the tree, and someone you love to share it with. I'm heading up to the studio now, but I'll see you again tomorrow. 'Tis the season!

On To The Next Part...

The embroidery is complete and it's time to create the strawberry. Doesn't it look festive? I'm thinking I may even add a special spot of frankincense to the core when I stuff it. I did add a ring of Swarovski crystals all around the poinsettias for added sparkle. You should see them shine in the sunlight!

I really only have one more decision to make. I originally thought of red plaid for my leaves, but it seems I don't have a red and green wool plaid in my inventory. So, I need to decide between the red leaves or perhaps this green. Do you have an opinion? I am going to look again to see if I have the plaid I'd hoped for, but just in case, I'll likely go with one of these two.

You know the routine by now. Cuppa and perhaps a little leftover marbled rye toast, and then to my needlework. I'll complete this project this morning so I can share my finished strawberry with you tomorrow. 

It's about time to get those Jammies on the agenda too. Dang elves don't work without supervision (and a little participation). See you tomorrow!

I managed to stitch a bit over the weekend and this is where I am so far. In the top image, I'd begun to add pine boughs to my embroidery. I took that photograph while there was plenty of daylight. In the lower image, I'd decided against my choice of colors for the boughs, so I took them out, and am currently in the process of adding more leaves.

Once I complete the leaves, I'll go back and add boughs (and sparkle). I'm going to choose a more subtle, blue spruce-type color for the pine accents. I'll work on it again today, and show you where I get to when I'm back on Wednesday (with better photographs). As usual, the short guy will be back tomorrow.

Goodness! I just realized Christmas is only two weeks away, and I'm going to need to make some Grammie's Jammies. I'll get started on that in a day or so, too. It seems Santa's Workshop got a bit waylaid this month. Time to get back on track. People are counting on me! No time to waste.

A Holiday Sachet In The Works...

This idea has been percolating for a little while. I just have to stitch a holiday strawberry sachet! This one will have poinsettias, evergreen boughs...and some sparkles! I may add a few white roses, too. I began work on it yesterday, and will continue my embroidering until it's complete.

I'm so excited to see this one when it's all finished. I'm already imagining red plaid leaves on top! I may even begin a series, where I create one for each month of the year! Can you even picture a bowl filled with twelve unique strawberries? 

I'll share my progress as I work on this one. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think of this one so far - and what you think of my idea to do twelve unique designs to represent months of the year.