Oh Christmas Tree Advent Finale

Just a couple of days late, I finished up my Oh Christmas Tree panel from Stitchdoodles! I managed all the trees pretty much on schedule, but once December 25 hit, I was just focused on other things. When I did get around to it, I almost took out the MERRY, as I wasn't 100% happy with it; but for now, I'm calling it done.

This sampler was a joy to stitch throughout Advent, and I'd consider doing another next year. I used a combo of threads - perle 8, embroidery floss, and Aurifil 12wt - mostly following the hostess, but sometimes doing my own thing too - like the addition of the aqua. Not quite sure what this piece will become quite yet, but for now, I'm moving on.

Oh Christmas Tree Advent Day 16

My first year with an Advent stitchery, I've really been enjoying stitching most evenings on my Oh Christmas Tree panel from Stitchdoodles. I've been using threads I had on hand - perle cotton, Aurifil 12wt and embroidery floss - in colors of my own choosing. Most have been similar to what was suggested, but I've used teal and magenta a few times, when they haven't been suggested at all. So yeah, I'm making it my own.

Here are some of my favorite trees I've stitched....

So I'll just continue on. We're over 2/3 done, with the end in sight!