More border

The border is growing.  I am trying to decide if I want to work all of the border before stitching in any of the greens.

Finishing!

I am working on finishing the ornaments I have been stitching for gifts.  One down.....

Outside border

I have started on the outside border!

Light Candles

Light Candles is by Machelle Somerville, #MS070, that has an 11 x 16 design area on 18 count.  This is going on the stretcher bars!

This one is done!

The Candy Hat Snowman Ball ornament is ready to finish.

Oktoberfest

Passionate Pilsner

Lively Lager

Bombastic Belgian

are all by Leigh Designs in the new Oktoberfest series just released.  All eight designs have a stitch guide available!  See the series at  http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp813x.html

Background and....

I stitched the background with two shades of Splendor using 3 strands in basket weave.  Then I started on the face using Kreinik #8 5760 in Diagonal Mosaic.  His cheeks are Silk Lame Braid as is his smile.