The other day she posted about some more Jolly Santas she had shown her Quilting Group how to make. I had just decorated our tree with our GD so the crochet Santa was fresh in mind.
I left a comment on her post saying I would have to try to figure out how to make some myself.
Next day Jo kindly emailed me the pattern! What a lovely friend.
So yesterday I made one. And here he is:
I'm really pleased with my first attempt. Jo and her group used Googly eyes and a little pompom nose but I just used what I had to hand - including a little bell which I had kept from a Lindt chocolate Easter Rabbit. I'm going to give this to GD for their tree and make a few more for friends and family.
A few days ago, when I was hand quilting my current project, my Twinkler quilt, the end of the needle went straight through the top of my thimble! I have had it for many, many years so I can't complain. Yesterday a few of my Patchwork Group visited a Quilt shop so I was able to buy a new thimble. They didn't have the same design but did have one with the ridge around the top that I like, but the part that fits on my finger is rubber. I tried it out last night and it's great. The rubber really holds it well on my finger and it fits beautifully.
Old and new, side by side, ready for action this evening.
Cute ornament!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like the thimble with the ridge on top too. I've tried many but none work as well or fit so well.
Your Santa is a cutie. Jo is a good gal. Finding the perfect thimble can be a real hunt. You got lucky, enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThat's the thimble I have been using for years. I have 3 in my stash. Always have to have spares.
ReplyDeleteYour Santa looks wonderful... Well done.