Northwoods Santas

"Northwoods Santa" Embroidered Artwork Home Decor Wall Hanging

Includes:
Woodland Santa - A Fisherman with a fox.
Nordic Santa - Friends with deer and carries a pine tree
Arctic Santa - Friends with penguin and polar bear

This was originally a kit from Astor Place Heirloom Santas Entitled: Northwoods Santas published by Willmaur Crafts Corp. It is embroidery floss stitched on Perforated paper which is a card stock or heavier weight paper with a counted cross stitch grid of wholes. I've never used this type of foundation before. It takes longer than fabric as it uses a stab or stick method of stitching. You can't pull it through two wholes at once.

Each Santa is carefully trimmed out, mounted on Stampin' Up Black cardstock and inserted into a 4" x 6" opening in an 11" x 22" frame. The frame is black and each opening is bordered by a metal copper lace trim that was painted brown to antique it. The frame has two openings on the back to hang it on the wall.

Nordic Santa

 Trimming the Artic Santa: I found it easier to use an exacto knife. (Yes, I know mine is a little rusted, but the blade is still super sharp.)

Woodsland Santa

 Framed:

~Sarah

More Memory/Picture Boards made for Christmas

I made 4 other Memory/ Picture Boards for Christmas. I only have pictures of 2 of them as I finished 2 in the middle of the night Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.

I had a little fabric left over from the guitar I made for Etsy, so I made a memory board for Ashlin's room. I made a hunting camo board for Morghan, a Giraffe Board for Emmah, and a Teal Blue and Pink geometric Circle board for Mckayla. Tomorrow I need to make a music fabric themed board for someone else.

I try to find scraps of boards such as Luann, plywood, or siding that are left over. I chose fabrics each person would like and paired them with matching ribbon and buttons. From there, I measured and drilled holes for my needle to go through when attaching the buttons. I found sanding it down quickly is also a necessity.  I added the batting and fabric and stapled the fabric to the back. I cut ribbon to crisscross the front, chose buttons to sew on and used some black cord to stitch the buttons to the board. Then, I stapled the ribbon the the back. Add a hanging hook and ...Voila! Finis!

~Sarah

A New Memory Board for Megan

A New Memory Board for Megan

I had a little fabric left over from making Megan's headboard, so I made a memory board for her room. I found a scrap of house siding that would fit the left over fabric. From there I measured and drilled holes for my needle to go through. I added the batting and fabric and stapled the fabric to the back. I cut ribbon to crisscross the front, chose buttons to sew on and used some black cord to stitch the buttons to the board. Then, I stapled the ribbon the the back. Check it out!

~Sarah

Heirloom Baby Crib Quilt with Embroidered Crosses and Fish as the Quilt's Tie -- "A Child's Prayers"

 Heirloom Baby Crib Quilt with Embroidered Crosses and Fish as the Quilt's Tie

"A Child's Prayers"

I found this panel of fabric that I thought would be a great Children's book of prayers, but there were issues with the fabric, so I chose to cut it up and quilt the decorative parts and make a crib quilt instead. I had just enough coordinating fabric in my fabric stash to compliment the pictures. I was debating whether I would quilt or tie this quilt when I decided to add the fuchsia crosses in the small squares. I was wondering what else it needed and the Christian fishes came to mind and I decided they would be perfect. I hand quilted (tied) the quilt using embroidery floss.

I chose a natural cream cotton backing fabric to compliment the blocks on the front. I machine stitched the front of the binding on the quilt. I hand stitch the back binding on to hide the thread. The binding fabric matches the small squares on the front of the quilt.

The squares have children in vintage dress and would make a perfect Heirloom Baby Gift to hand down from one generation to the next. What could be more perfect than a child sitting with their parents or grandparents learning their prayers together.

The following 5 prayers are included on this quilt:

• Morning Prayer,
• Lord's Prayer,
• Grace and Blessings,
• Thank You
• and Guardian Angel. 

This is a beautiful tan, blue and pink quilt. It would be perfect for a boy or girl. The finished size is 29 x 38 1/2 inches. This would be a wonderful gift for a new baby, baby shower, or even a Baptism. I've posted it for sale on Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/165066136/heirloom-baby-crib-quilt-with   SOLD

~Sarah

Backpack Bag/Purse -- Quilted -- Pastels and Dragonfly Pattern (12" wide x 14" tall)

Backpack Bag/Purse -- Quilted -- Pastels and Dragonfly Pattern (12" wide x 14" tall)

This backpack purse has a toggle tie and button closure. It has one Velcro closed pocket on the front outside.

The colors are mostly solid, sparkly, bright pastels with a dragonfly print thrown in.

I made 2 of them and I posted them in my store on Etsy for sale.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/164972326/backpack-bagpurse-quilted-pastels-and?

~Sarah

Delta Zeta Sorority Stuffed Plush Toy Turtle

This is what I included in my Etsy shop for my Custom turtle order. The ability to order these will go live October 13 per the buyers request as she doesn't want her little to find out about it. 

Delta Zeta Sorority Stuffed Toy Turtle Perfect Gift  for a Pledge... Little or Big.

No two turtles are alike unless you want me to make a batch of them that way. Each turtle is made with 3-5 different patterned fabric scraps. They are stuffed and blind stitched closed. I will include Pink and Green for the sorority and the Greek Letters will be hand stitched in a matching Pink and Green DMC Floss.

I will randomly select the patterns and additional colors unless you specifically ask for something special. I will try to accommodate all requests.

Please message me on delivery date as I will be making these special turtles after they are purchased as they can be custom ordered. If you have a specific date and quantity in mind I will let you know if I can meet your need. Otherwise, I can get 2-3 of them in the mail to you within 5 days of the order. For Quantities of 5 or more, I will refund part of the shipping cost to you after mailing if there was excess shipping paid.

If you are not with the sorority and would like a turtle without the lettering, you can find it in my shop.

Our Fire Department has a racing team named the "Turtles." (These turtles are definitely slower than the Louisville Racing Turtles...Check out the Firemen Races in NY.)

~Sarah