by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Hi Cuties,


Well here is my surprise project I'm making for my Ladies Christmas luncheon. I've got 7 more to make. It is a Santa Cutlery holder. As Santas are my table's theme this year I thought how cute to have these.

This item is made entirely in the hoop. I've used wool batting in top section and also the backing. It's totally lined with no open seams! I wish the zig-zag was a bit longer, but never mind it worked really well. The pattern instructions are totally easy to read with coloured pictures of every stage. This one was made in the 5x7 hoop. Just having a look again at him it looks like he has two little hairs on his head. That is actually Reindeer fabric and it is the Reindeer's antlers showing!

By the way I purchased it from Sweet Pea Embroidery - an Australian company. Love Chris

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by tfk 17 Sep 2015

Thats so cute Chris :)
Eagerly waiting to see your luncheon table all set up! Your guests are gonna be so delighted to see all you have done :)

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pennifold by pennifold 17 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Fatima. I hope it will look lovely this year. Santa is the theme and it will be in traditional red, white and green! Love Chris

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by brendalea 16 Sep 2015

Very nice, your ladies will enjoy them. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching:~)

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pennifold by pennifold 16 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Brenda. Love Chris

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by lhart 16 Sep 2015

What a great idea, I can't wait to see your Christmas luncheon pics (you will share won't you?) Awesome! I just started thinking about Thanksgiving (ours is Oct. 12).

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pennifold by pennifold 16 Sep 2015

Thanks and yes, you will see the table. I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations in Canada on that day. It's a couple of days after my birthday! Love Chris

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by highlandermom 15 Sep 2015

Very cheerful so who can resist. A very cute holder.

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pennifold by pennifold 16 Sep 2015

Thanks Mary, I thought he was a jolly looking Santa too. Love Chris

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by gerryb 15 Sep 2015

Love it! But must admit, I wondered why the 2 tiny antlers! Cute, cute!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Yes, that was just the place that the antlers on the reindeer appeared! Love Chris

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by katydid 15 Sep 2015

I love your style!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Kay, I try, love Chris

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by pldc 15 Sep 2015

really cute Chris the ladies will love it!~hugs~

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Loralye, I do hope so. Love Chris

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by shirley124 15 Sep 2015

Very nice. Hugs

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Ta Shirley, hope you are keeping warm down in Tassie! Has Spring arrived in your neck of the woods yet? Love Chris

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by peafarm 15 Sep 2015

Santa is cute--I am enjoying seeing designs stitched out and comments about them. Always afraid something may be way too hard to stitch so thank you for commenting.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Hi Pea, this one is really easy to sew out. It's a bit tricky pulling inside out the first section and then again on the second section, but it is all explained in the instructions. Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 15 Sep 2015

Oh he is Awesome!!!Super idea..Stunning

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Sonja, love Chris

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by tlp22 15 Sep 2015

Well done. HO! HO! HO!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Theresa, and the same to you too! Love Chris

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by mechille 15 Sep 2015

really cute. I might have to check out that site and see if they have snowmen..... as I am addicted to snowmen...... Have a great day. Thanks for sharing. Mechille

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Hi Mechille, yes she does have some snowmen. Thanks for commenting, love Chris

http://swpea.com/search?q=snowman

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by pennyhal2 15 Sep 2015

Just perfect! What a cute design!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Penny, I thought so too! Love Chris

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by sjbrower 15 Sep 2015

Oh so cute! Thanks for sharing this work. --Sharon

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Sharon, I love to put these things up as often lots of other ladies end up buying them and making them for themselves. This is a great place for getting ideas! Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 15 Sep 2015

What a cutie!!! Makes you smile!! Hugs, Laura*

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Laure, he does, doesn't he? Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 15 Sep 2015

The ladies at you luncheon are very lucky. I am sure this cutlery holder will be a big hit. I love it.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Angie, I hope so. I'll have to keep my eye on them though. One year I had fabulous metal Poppers and one of my guests took it! Now I only have 7 :( Love Chris

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by noah 15 Sep 2015

LOVE IT YES i am yelling this out:):)hugs

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Carolyn, love Chris

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by designgirl 15 Sep 2015

This is such a cute Santa. The ladies that attend your luncheon are very lucky to receive all these gifts. Can't wait to see the table setting this year.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Lynn, me too! Haven't thought of tablecloth colour as yet, but it might be Red! Love Chris

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by lilylady 15 Sep 2015

Darling, love him!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Lily, love Chris

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by jerrib 15 Sep 2015

I love this design and I know your Ladies will too. They must get very anxious to see what you have created for your annual luncheon.
I sent you a PM
Hugs
Jerri

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Jerri, have viewed the PM. I know they all look forward to seeing the theme each year! Love Chris

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by marysew11000 15 Sep 2015

cute

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Ta very muchly! Love Chris

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by jrob Moderator 15 Sep 2015

This is simply adorable and I'm sure you will enjoy using them for years to come.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Jerrilyn, I hope so. Love Chris

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by carolpountney 15 Sep 2015

Lovely

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Carol, love Chris

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by laffma1 15 Sep 2015

He is a cute one. I like his mustache and beard, so curly. I wonder if it would be possible to add a piece of the faux fur fabric to give his beard/mustache a 3D effect?

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Of course you could as long as you watch for when the stitching gets to there as it's all done in one whole section. Love Chris

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by lolly3 15 Sep 2015

Hi Chris, Santa's looking right as us saying, 'HELLO' not long to go now, so be Good and be Nice. Ho Ho Ho .......Giggles. Silly Season coming.
Love Lorraine xxx

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graceandham by graceandham 15 Sep 2015

Chris counts on her gift making and party preps sealing the deal on being good with Santa! Very cute self-portrait on the silverware holder.

pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Lorraine and Betsey! Love Chris

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by lbrow 15 Sep 2015

A delightful Santa. Love him/Lillian

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Miss Lillian, me too! Love Chris

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by elemausi 15 Sep 2015

Chris this is cute, have seen the design on the facebook site from sweet- pea and love the angel design too, but have not purchased it until now. The antlers are amazing.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Ha ha, they weren't meant to be there, just the positioning of the fabric. Love Chris

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by basketkase 15 Sep 2015

Your newest Santa is as terrific as the others you have made......I know all will love your table settings & gifts..........

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Vicki, love Chris

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by dididwiar 15 Sep 2015

He's lovely Chris. I look forward to seeing your Christmas table every year. You always have it looking Beautiful. Lucky guests!!!

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much Didi, I appreciate it. Love Chris

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by lidiad 15 Sep 2015

That's so cute, Chris, love it!
Hugs, Lidia

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by gwillmann 15 Sep 2015

This Santa is adorable, a beautiful addition to your table.

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

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by airyfairy 15 Sep 2015

Absolutely beautiful. Just wondering - you are so very generous Chris, I do hope you receive gifts from your guests

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pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

Thanks Sarah, but these will be staying with me!!! I have made the ladies plenty of other things. And yes, I get lovely gifts from the ladies, but I don't open them until Christmas morning. Love Chris

airyfairy by airyfairy 15 Sep 2015

You must let us see. Are they also hand made. Sorry - just being quizzy

pennifold by pennifold 15 Sep 2015

No - normally I'm the only one who makes things. Oh! wait a minute Meg has made me some things. Love Chris

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