A Tomtes Christmas ~ Days 5, 6 and 7

Day 5

The stitches are the same as Mr Tomte’s Hat, stem stitch outlines with a cross stitch and running stitch embellishment and satin stitch pompon outlined in stem stitch. DMC 666 for the red parts and 816 for the dark red bits. 

Day 6

I used DMC 699 and a stem stitch to outline the robe and make the lines in the front. DMC 704 and a star stitch ( just a cross stitch with a straight stitch through the middle like on the hat) for the twinkles on the robe ⭐️⭐️

Day 7

DMC 666 stem stitch outline and lines on the robe. The little bow in her hair is two lazy daisies. I’ll post a stitch tutorial video on my blog. DMC 816 for the star stitch sparkles on her robe.

If you need a refresher on the Lazy Daisy, here is a tutorial from Cutesy Crafts.

Lazy Daisy Stitch

 

A Tomtes Christmas ~ Days 3 and 4

Day Three

Time to give your girl Tomte some luscious locks! 

Use the same floss from the beard, DMC 3024, and a satin stitch.

I curved my satin stitch down her ponytail to try and make it look more like hair. 

Day Four

Mr Tomte's Hat! Outline the bottom edge of the hat with two strands of DMC 699 and a stem stitch. The top section of the hat is the same. Use DMC 704 to outline the middle section in stem stitch. The decor along the band of the hat is three cross stitches in DMC 699 then a DMC 704 running stitch back over the middle of the crosses.

The pompom is filled in with DMC 704 satin stitch and outlined in stem stitch.

Cross Stitch Tutorial and Running Stitch Tutorial

 

A Tomtes Christmas ~ Day 2

Tomtes are know for their beards! I wanted my little fella to have a kind of silvery/grey beard to stand out from my off white fabric.

I used two strands of DMC 3024 and a satin stitch for the beard.

If you need some help with satin stitch here is a great tutorial!

Satin Stitch Tutorial

 

A Tomtes Christmas ~ Day One

 It's 1 December! YAY! Time to start stitching! 

I tend to use lots of colours but narrowed down to 7.

Flesh - 407

Light Grey- 3024

Yellow - 972

Bright Red - 666

Garnet- 816

Chartreuse - 704

Green - 699

 

This is the order I am planning to stitch in but there are No Rules with this Stitch-Along except Have Fun!!

Day One I stitched noses and hands with colour 407 and a stem stitch.

If you need a bit of a refresher on stem stitch here is a video tutorial from Cutesy Crafts.

Stem Stitch Video

Thank You So Much for joining me on this Stitch-Along!!!

Christmas Stitch-Along

I'm running a little Christmas Stitch-Along on my Instagram page.

I've never done one of these but thought it could be fun.

I'll start posting colours and stitches on 1 December. 

Download the Free Pattern Here ~ A Tomtes Christmas Embroidery Pattern 

If you have any issues with the Download, please email me elliottsplayground@gmail.com and I will email the pattern back to you. :)

Melchior's Hat Video

 

I've had a few people ask me for clarification on how to make the inside bit of Melchior's hat. Even when I attempt to explain in words I find myself trying to show people with my hands.

Video time!!

I've never made an instructional video( it kind of shows, haha!) but hopefully this visual will help explain away any tricky parts.

To watch the video, click the link Melchior's Hat Video

Vintage Style Halloween Ornaments

 Are you looking for some easy, last minute Halloween Tree Ornaments? Do you love a vintage Halloween look?

Try making these little beauties! All you need to do is cut and glue!

What You Will Need

Colour Printer

Glitter

Mat Board or something like cereal boxes

School (PVA) Glue

Ribbon

Scissors

Download this collection of vintage Halloween cards I have collected that are free for personal use.

Free Vintage Collection~ Download HERE

Cut out the images you want to use and pieces of mat board (or cereal boxes headed to the recycling bin) in the same size and glue together. Once dry, dip each side in glue then glitter to make a shiny edge.

When the glitter edge is dry add a ribbon hanger on the back side. You can use the school glue and let dry overnight. Or if you have a glue gun and are in a hurry then pop the ribbon on with the glue gun.

Once the ribbon has dried it is time to decorate!!

Now you have your very own Vintage Style Halloween Ornaments! YAY!