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It’s time for Ornament #11. Past time, really — I’m having trouble keeping up!
Here’s the embroidery version:
Once again, I’ve explained the stitches and colors I used in the pattern, but it’s only a guideline. Please feel free to do your own thing!
The filler I used on this one is called Seed Stitch, but it’s also known as Rice Stitch, if you need to look it up.
You may also notice that I used a different treatment for that top center section on each ornament this time. Cos have I ever mentioned that I like lots of options???
My embroidered version has sparkles embroidered on, the throw quilt has a piece of grosgrain ribbon used to make an extra stripe, and my wall quilt version has polka dots appliquéd on.
Here’s my appliqué version for the throw quilt option:
I found some fancy rickrack to use on this one! All the rickrack I’ve used in all these ornaments is vintage rickrack that came from my grandmother’s stash of trims. I’m honored to use it on this quilt, and it’s been fun matching all the colors and pieces up with the various ornaments.
Here’s my appliqué version for the wall quilt option:
No embroidery on this one, and I used bias strips for the stripes.
Have fun making them all your own!
The pattern is available as a PDF instant download in Hazel’s Mercantile for $1.75. The pattern has all the instructions for all the versions of the ornament shown above, along with full-size templates, piecing instructions, appliqué tips, the embroidery stitch chart with colors, placement information, and anything else I could think of to include. It’s ready for download, so you can get started right away!
Only one more ornament to go! And then there’s a bonus pattern coming out, that can be used as a stand-alone pattern, or used in one of the options for the quilt-along. We’re about to wrap this up!
I was pretty late with Ornament #11, so Ornament #12 is coming out in just a few days. I need to get caught up.
As usual, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask. I’ll be happy to answer. Happy Stitching!
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