Young Embroiderers

Tomorrow I'm wearing my "Young Embroiderers leader" hat for our Christmas meeting. I was told that traditionally they always make an ornament, a card, a present and some wrapping paper... so as I'm fairly new to the job I thought I'd better not break with tradition... well not this year anyway. So much of this week has been spent gathering materials, working out methods and preparing samples. First of all the ornaments which you've already seen, the dolly peg angels.

Next I worked out a couple of very simple designs for some cross stitch cards... and remembered after about 10 minutes why I never want to do cross stitch again. It is so laborious (and I've made a fair few samplers in my time!)

For the present I made these appliqued felt coasters (I was sent the pattern - thank you Judith - which I think came from "Fabrications" magazine) which I really enjoyed making. They were quick and fun to make and very effective.

Not only that they are practical too... perfect for a Christmas Cuppa!

And finally against my better judgement, because I don't see what it has to do with embroidery there is some snowflake wrapping paper made from brown paper, sponged with white paint over paper snowflake cutouts. Pretty but not embroidery! I'll take photos of what the children make tomorrow.

Don't forget to enter my Christmas giveaway - even if you don't have children of your own... borrow some!