Thursday, December 13, 2012

TUSAL Dec 2012 and other stuff...

It is TUSAL time once again and I have really enjoyed sharing my orts and finding different little jars and containers to display them in.  Here is my display for December 2012.


I found this little glass milk carton at a shop at the National Harbor and I thought it was just too cute and of course Mr. Cleo Jenkins took it upon himself to present this month’s TUSAL.
It has been a really long time since I shared a picture of one of my statues and being that Christmas is on its way, I thought this would be a little reminder as to what the reason for the season truly is.
This one I call “O Holy Night” it’s by Ebony Treasures, I can’t remember exactly where I got it but I think it is beautiful. 
I've only got a couple of things stitchy to show, since I finished my Christmas ornaments I've been working on the SAL design by Banu Demirel I got from Facebook a while ago.   It is supposed to be blackwork but of course I love color so it is “multicolorwork”. You have to forgive the bad pictures, I’m old (enough said). 

The other design I worked on is “Ida Mae Rich”.


It is being stitched on 36ct Vintage Butter crème linen and to me you have to make a lot of little xxs to see any progress, but thanks to my new discovery of audio books I was able to loose myself in a good mystery and just stitch. I have gone through 5 audio books in the last two weeks.  
Thank you to all of my followers old and new for the comments you leave, I love them.  Before I go I would like to say that my prayers go out to all of the people affected by the shooting in the Portland, OR mall and especially to the families who lost loved ones. 
I’m now off to work on a special design for the biscornu exchange I’m participating in with some very special friends on the About.com cross stitch forum, so until next time I’ll be making some wonderful little xxs.

16 comments:

Jackie said...

Your orts jar have pretty colors Minnie and I love the statue piece along with your other SAL and WIPs you have going.
Congrats on your award and absolutely cute ornies.
TFS.
Jackie

Shirlee said...

Hi Minnie! I've definitely missed seeing your statues. They are always beautiful, interesting, fun, or all three : ) Love the nativity statue!

Vickie said...

It is all so great, but Idelia Mae is fabulous. =)

Marcy said...

the 'blackwork' piece is so pretty -- I love the colors!

Jan said...

Woo Hoo! You worked on Idelia. Bring her next Wednesday for show and tell.

Unknown said...

Your SAL Design is beautiful. Thank you for the most wonderful reminder of the reason for this season..

Faith... said...

Love your glass milk container for your orts; I have never seen one like that before.

That statue is stunning and it really is a reminder of the seasons true meaning.

Mii Stitch said...

This is a pretty little milk jar you've got for your ort!!

Melissa G. said...

Wow, that multicolor piece is gorgeous!!! Great job!

Unknown said...

I need to find a clear container to start the TUSAL for this year!
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Mary said...

Lovely statue, stitching, and colorful orts!

Happy stitching!

Sharon said...

I love your multicolor work-it's gorgeous!

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Brigitte said...

You finished some great ornaments, I admired them in your last post and they are all very beautiful.
Little by Little is one of my favourite designers and I love all of her designs. This one is new to me and I'm looking forward to seeing it grow here on your blog.
Have a great holiday!

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

Beautiful stitching. I love the black work.

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