I know some of you probably think they're too difficult. I swear -- they're not. Her directions are SO clear. It's just like putting together a puzzle. And she gives you sources for where to order various things if you want to . . . and shows several different color ideas. She is just a fantastic designer. There are even links on her website to people who sell the painted heads. It's a little hard to tell in these pics, but I used glitter felt for the coats and the white trim. They are so sparkly and amazing, I could just look at them all day long. I am beside myself thinking about what other designs will be in this series. Just think about it:
Not a creature was stirring, not even a MOUSE!
The CHILDREN were nestled all snug in their beds!
MAMA in her kerchief!
If there is anything remotely resembling a miniature sleigh with eight tiny reindeer, I will lose my mind.
Her details take a little time. Take a look:
That package is stiffened felt that's stitched, but she also includes directions for how to do that from cardstock. That mistletoe ball is a wood bead covered in tiny glass beads and you can get those at Joann Fabrics. The candy cane is a white pipe cleaner wrapped in red embroidery floss. They require a little patience, but they're so worth the extra time.
My biggest dilemma: Which one to enter in the fair????
Links to purchase the patterns
Santa
Mrs. Claus
PLEASE NOTE: I will admit to leaving fan-girl comments on the designer's Facebook page and she has acknowledged those. That is the extent of my communication with her. I didn't receive a free pattern for this post and I'm sure she doesn't even know this blog exists. I saw these patterns when she posted them on Facebook and I followed the link.
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