For the holidays I have just listed my new Wooly Santa PDF instant download on Etsy. This pattern set comes with 2 sizes: 12″ x 20″ for rug hooking, and 3″ x 5″ for punchneedle embroidery.
Santa and his favorite sheep friends are ready to help you get into the holiday mood. They are well aware that it has been unseasonably cold and even snowy and that you could use a bit of cheer.
Santa was inspired by vintage Christmas postcards as well as some chalkware Santas that I came across. I loved hooking him with faded tones of light red, deep night blues and snowy aquas. Even Santa can get cold, and he is paying tribute to his wooly friends who make his job more comfortable.
And my sentiments are exactly with him. Thank you wool bearers! You make my rug hooking and knitting and crocheting and spinning world go round! I surround myself with beautiful colors of wool fabrics, yarns and fibers to work with. There is nothing quite as soul satisfying as wool.
So I think I will grab some hot cocoa, a wool project, and sit by the fire to warm my toes — as well as my spirits.
Across the chilly miles, have a creative day ~ Karen
See the Santa pattern by clicking HERE
It was great to see you in Tipp City again. Thanks for the patterns. I finished the tree skirt yesterday and Santa is close to be completed.
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and it was wonderful seeing you again this year, and watching your creativity unfold!
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What a neat Santa–just what I needed! Will try to get started tomorrow–which to do first?? The rug or the embroidery?? dilemma! 🙂
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a fun dilemma to have!
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I saw this rug on Ali’s blog and fell in love with it. I was so glad to read your blog and see that you have it in your etsy shop. I’ve already purchased it. I’ve been looking for a santa rug pattern, as I have a small Santa collection. Yours just spoke to me and I had to have it. Thanks!
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thanks for commenting today, and enjoy the pattern!
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Hi Karen, he warmed me too in Tipp City, stay well and in touch!
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wonderful to be together again this year. give me an update…
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Wonderful Karen!
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Beautiful –love your style and wool choices. How did you finish the edge? Enjoy getting your blog!
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my finish of choice is to crochet the edge with wool strips. i have more info on my blog, just search “crochet edge”
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What a beautiful Santa he is! Your colors are always a treat for the eye!
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