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I made a batch of these ornaments after a few requests on etsy for something Christmassy. I really enjoyed making them — I used wool felt in dark grey, red and white, and embroidered each one with white of grey thread. They are backed with recycled fabrics – bits of Liberty and kimono silk, mostly. Wool roving inside. And the edges are sewn together with tiny blanket stitches.

Things I have noticed and admired this weekend: 

this album, which I'm currently re-discovering (I played it a lot when it first came out) Orkney: Symphony of the Magnetic North, which is very evocative and beautiful.

this shawl I would like to cast it on right now.

an inspiring interview: Joanna Newsom talking with Tavi Gevinson on Rookie.

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Are you making any ornaments for the holidays?

I could post a template + embroidery pattern for download, in case you feel like making a set of my decorations for yourself?

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17 responses to “hearts + doves”

  1. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    They’re gorgeous! Tempted to buy some but also very interested in learning how to make them myself – so “yes please!” for the template! 🙂

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  2. tinyhappy Avatar

    i was thinking of you when i mentioned it, claire… 🙂
    no problems, ill get onto it.
    melissa
    x

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  3. linda lyden Avatar
    linda lyden

    Please post a template….very interested in all things YOU…thanks Claire!

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  4. Laurie T Avatar
    Laurie T

    I would love it if you would post a template and instructions! Thank you!

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  5. Char Avatar
    Char

    ooh please post instructions and a template! I”d love to create some of these 🙂

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  6. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    These are sweet and lovely. I would love to make some, too, if you decide to post a template. Thank you!

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  7. Jeanette Avatar
    Jeanette

    Beautiful. Would love to see tutorial, thank you.

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  8. Marine Avatar
    Marine

    So pretty! Any Christmas tree will look beautiful with these ornaments 😃

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  9. mar Avatar
    mar

    So beautiful!!!
    I would love to make some my self!
    xxx-mar-

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  11. sustainablemum Avatar

    I am making something similar myself, stars with a snowflake embroidered on :).

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  12. muenzeeins Avatar

    they’re gorgeous! what a lovely idea… mmmmh a template couls be very tempting :)… merci

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  13. muenzeeins Avatar

    oups I meant “would” be very tempting… pushed the button send to fast 🙂 sorry! love the shawl you discovered, very tempting as well 🙂

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  14. Frau Kirschkernzeit Avatar

    When I was listening radio yesterday online at my laptop I always had this post open- because its pictures had such a soothing effect on me. After all these sad and terrifying news these days… birds and hearts and lovely stitching might be just what we all need sometimes…

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you – thats such a nice thing to say!!
    wishing you peace in these days,
    melissa X

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