Patchwork Santa Ornament
Stephanie in NY writes:
I am submitting some photos of a design called Patchwork Santa from Teri Sullivan of SewTerific that I did up as stand-alone ornaments in various color combos. You can hang these Santas from the area that is blank near the pompom of Santa’s hat.
This was my own idea and I feel these come out as a rather unique item. Teri is aware that I have done these.
This is sewn with the same thread bobbin and top on organza or other sheer fabric, double thickness, with a background of opaque water soluble stabilizer in the hoop. When done, excess stabilizer is cut away, then the piece is hand washed to dissolve away the excess remaining stabilizer, and then it is carefully trimmed. I did overstitch some areas–my choice. I wanted the ribbon area, etc., sturdy enough to hold up to being cut out all around it.
Here is the ornament sewn onto the organza–it is NOT trimmed yet!
This example is all polyester threads, but other examples have some twister tweed rayons or metallics in them.
Here is the ornament after trimming it:
Here is the ornament showing how it can be hung by simply threading a ribbon through the open spot near Santa’s pompom:
Here is a different color combination using some twister tweed thread and some metallic thread plus polyester threads:
Here is still another color combination mixing up threads again with some twister tweed rayon, some metallic, and some polyester ones:
Comment by Kay McLaren
Beautifully done and I love the different color combinations. I had been thinking about purchasing this Santa and now I think I have to!!!
Posted on August 27, 2005 at 6:28 pm
Comment by Bonnie Bullard
This is very nice design. i love the colors you use . this would be great for the holidays Thanks for sharing.
bonnie b AZ
Posted on August 27, 2005 at 7:24 pm
Comment by Bernice Abney
I love these stantas, they are so cute love the color combinations. Would be also cute to match them with christmas wrapping paper and give them as gift tags. also would be cute as gift magnets. great job and thank you for sharing.
Posted on August 27, 2005 at 7:41 pm
Comment by Joy
The Santas are just beautiful; thank you for sharing
Posted on August 28, 2005 at 2:22 am
Comment by eileen
lovely to see a finished project,it’s good
Posted on August 28, 2005 at 9:02 am
Comment by Isabelle
It’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 5:45 am
Comment by PENNY
THANKS FOR SHARING IT IS BEAUTIFUL YOU DID A GREAT JOB WITH THE COLORS
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 6:28 pm
Comment by Estelle Murphy
The patchwork Santa is truly a work of art. The stitching is a work of art. The colors used really make the Santa outstanding. Anyone who is lucky enough to receive one of these is very fortunate. It is certainly a labor of love on the part of the person who gives this to someone!
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 7:49 pm
Comment by Sharon Moos
Really outstanding Santa! Looks like a fun design to stitch!
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 8:34 pm
Comment by jan klepper
I love this. It is so old fashioned and homey. There’s a warmth to it. Great.
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 10:32 pm
Comment by Anne
Love your patchwork santa, he would look good on just about anything for christmas!!
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 11:13 pm
Comment by Pat Thrasher
I just love your Santa. You are truly a THREAD ARTISAN. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 7:07 am
Comment by Sandy Marino
It is wonderful!!! I would love to see you do a class on this/ I wish that I had time to do all of the designs that I have seen.
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 7:12 am
Comment by Sandy
He’s adorable and would make a wonderful class. It was a good idea to show how he looks with the different threads. SandyM
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 10:17 am
Comment by Maria
GREAT SANTA, what a pretty way to show someone how much you care. You do wonderful work. Maria
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 12:44 pm
Comment by Alma Johnson
Wow! I just can’t imagine the work that went into creating this wonderful Santa, all the different colour versions, surley a version to suit anyone, you truly are a talented person, it would be nice to have someone like you to do classes. Thank you for sharing.
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 7:24 pm
Comment by Linda Souers
Absolutely beautiful and isn’t a good enough word for it. How do we get to do this design? Would love too!!
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 12:56 pm
Comment by Carol
Linda, I made the name of the designs into links for all of the projects - so if you go back to the very top,
Patchwork Santa from Teri Sullivan of SewTerific is a link to the design.
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 1:41 pm
Comment by Carol
How perfect as I quilt soooooo…….
Had to have it! Had to have it! Had to have it! Fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted on September 5, 2005 at 9:48 am
Comment by Betty Gricks
Congratulations, Stepanie,
What a wonderful idea, and so effective.
Posted on September 20, 2005 at 12:15 am
Comment by Joy
Fabulous! You go girl!!
Joy, down south where sometimes Santa would have to take off that beautiful coat. LOL What a great job you did.
Posted on October 14, 2005 at 10:11 pm
Comment by Cheryl Hearn
Great job. Beautiful!! I love it!!
Posted on October 17, 2005 at 11:50 am
Comment by LaVerne
talk about the joy of Christmas…who wouldn’t want this Santa to come calling ….Did you get a look at that sack full of gooodies?Great Job!!!!
Posted on October 27, 2005 at 4:18 pm
Comment by Mags
WOW, he certainly is beautifully colored. How may I purchase this design?
Posted on October 29, 2005 at 1:04 pm
Comment by Karen
Great Job!! I jusr recently stitched this Santa on a tea towel but would love to try your technique!
thanks for being innovative.
Posted on November 16, 2005 at 1:54 pm
Comment by Giovana Aranha
beautifully,congratulations
Posted on June 20, 2007 at 7:30 am
Comment by Christopher Radko Ornaments
Wow! Great Item as a Christmas Tree Ornament
Posted on July 23, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Comment by Jan
I decorate my Christmas Tree with nothing but Santas. This would be a great addition to my collection.
Thanks,
Jan
Posted on October 10, 2007 at 2:47 am