Christmas Tree Coasters and Holiday Stockings

 
Thinking of Christmas gifts and things that might be nice for gift exchanges at work or within crafting groups, I made some hand embroidered coasters with little primitive trees.  They were fun to make and I liked the French knots on the trees ~ they're one of my favorite stitches.  You can find them here in my Etsy shop.       

 
I've also made a stocking pattern with several patterns that can be embroidered on the cuff.  There are several snowman patterns, cardinal and a tea set.  These are a nice size for filling with fun things to give to friends and special people in your life for the holidays.  You can find the pattern in my Artfire Shop

 
This is a collection of Spoonflower fabric samples that have been printed on some of their other styles of fabric including the faux suede, performance knit and the silky faille.  

 
This sample of the dots is printed on the faux suede and it prints beautifully with lively color and captures the watercolor paint variations nicely.  The fabric is so soft.  This fabric is called "Blue Wash Dots" and you click on this link to view it  

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