Friday, November 16, 2012

Christmas Ornament Swap

It's been ages since I took part in a swap... I'd forgotten how fun and nerve wracking 
they can be (all at once!). Don't get me wrong, it's been great but I always find it so hard 
deciding what to make and then there's the performance anxiety when you start seeing 
all the amazing things other people have done ;) 


My recipient said that she likes Scandinavian design, so I decided to 
try my hand at a Dala Horse... like this one (below)...


After a couple of REALLY bad attempts at freehand cutting, I sought out a 
pattern for the shape online and found this one (below) here...


At one stage I thought I'd finished but then I saw some amazing ones on the Creative 
Space meme and realised I was going to have to try harder if my recipient was to 
be happy, so I began doing different strand widths of embroidery to give the design 
some depth...


... and I did a bit of block printing for the saddle etc. 
Anyway, it's done and I so hope my recipient likes it.


Are you taking part in Christina's Xmas Ornament Swap too? I can't tell you 
who my recipient is but I'm happy to report it's all finished and ready for posting :)


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17 comments:

  1. Karen Lewis TextilesNovember 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    you have definitely hit the nail on the head with your Scandinavian vibe...love it!

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  2. SallyNovember 16, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Awesome! Love love love!!!

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  3. LimeRiotNovember 17, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Absolutely wonderful!! Your partner must be thrilled. Thank you for sharing the pattern too.

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  4. sascedarNovember 17, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    oh gosh! talk about performance anxiety- these are gorgeous. I sat down with my bits and bobs last night, then realised I'd brought the wrong needle up from the packing boxes in the garage. so i poured a glass of wine instead! love love love the mix of embroidery and print...and scandi yumness. :)sarah

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  5. monique's messNovember 17, 2012 at 9:26 AM

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  6. monique's messNovember 17, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    wow fabulous, I want one! absolutely beautiful!

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  7. Naturally CarolNovember 17, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Kylie..it's gorgeous! Whoever gets it is so lucky! I know how you feel doing these swaps, I always feel so much pressure but want to do my very best.

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  8. lamina@do a bitNovember 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Kylie... you make me laugh :) I've been a bit of a nervous wreck and suffering performance anxiety too as I had no idea what I was going to do for the swap for ages... I was getting a little worried I tell you! But thankfully my snowflake stamp and air dry clay appeared in my head... phew!!! LOVE your scando horse... he's so gorgeous and I am sure the lucky recipient will totally love it! :)

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  9. teddybearswednesdayNovember 17, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Oh Kylie, they are simply simply just beautiful. Lucky receiver to get them Your embroidery work is just divine xo

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  10. Imogen EveNovember 18, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I love it. I think I'm going to have to try make one as well. Very inspiring.

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  11. june at noonNovember 21, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    It's lovely! I always get intimidated by other people's creativity. (And sometimes I am shocked when they are intimidated by mine. It's all perspective, isn't it?)

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  12. Swallow BarnNovember 22, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    that is amazing !

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  13. LisaNovember 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    looks fantastic ! i love scandinavian too. :)

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  14. EvieNovember 22, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    so sweet. i know what you mean about performance anxieties with these kinds of project! i love that you combined embroidery and print in yours.

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  15. GreerNovember 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Oh, how beautiful!

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  16. quilaryNovember 28, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    That's a really beautiful project and so much gorgeous detail.

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  17. TaniaNovember 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Definitely one of my very favourites from the swap. Such beautiful detailing.

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