Here’s a handy index for all the articles relating to the hand embroidered Christmas ornament series that finished this week.

The index will be listed under Tips & Techniques in the main menu on Needle ‘n Thread, under Hand Embroidery Lessons & Step-by-Step Projects, where you can find a list of most of the embroidery projects and lessons we’ve gone through together over the years.

2014 Embroidered Christmas Ornament

• Embroidery Transfer Tip – an easy way to transfer a simple shape pattern
• Part 1: Embroider a Christmas Ornament from your Stash – set up and first embroidery stitches
• DMC Memory Thread – what it is and tips on how to use it
• How to Embroider a Ruched Silk Ribbon – makes a great little wreath!
• Part 2: Embroider a Christmas Ornament from Stash – working through embroidery techniques on the front of the ornament
• Part 3: Embroider a Christmas Ornament from Stash – Embroidering the second side of the ornament, including the peppermint swirl center
• Part 4: Embroider a Christmas Ornament from Stash – the finish work – how to make a hanging cord and assemble the ornament

I had so much fun making this ornament, that it isn’t impossible I might do something similar again next year. Oh, not the same ornament, of course – but some kind of ornament.

Hey, I might even start it earlier, if I can remember to plan ahead – but that’s a Mighty Big If!

Coming Up on Needle ‘n Thread

I’ll pop in tomorrow with my Christmas wishes, but then I’m going to do something Super Duper Unusual. I’ll be taking the rest of the weekend off, to return next Monday (with a little something up my sleeve!).

That’s three days in a row without Needle ‘n Thread – I haven’t done that in 8.5 years of blogging.

I’m not sure I’ll survive it.

I didn’t finish the Hungarian Runner (yet). Just two more motifs to stitch, but then it has to be cleaned and blocked before the finish work, so it won’t be done today. It was a semi-valiant effort…

Wishing you a restful, quiet, relaxing Christmas Eve – safe travels if you’re traveling, and good cheer if you’re staying home!