Flosstube: Ornamentations #115 - Fabulous finishes and a very special guest!

Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.

My stitch with me on finishing Dr. Raven:  https://youtu.be/5rr69sXXtQs 
Dr Raven, Stacy Nash: stitched on Legacy Linen 45 Nightingale with
Surfine 2099, 2562, 2694, Blanc, Noir
Bijoux: Obsidian, Black Pearl

The Faberge Winter Egg was recently auctioned, details here: https://www.christies.com/en/stories/an-imperial-winter-egg-by-faberge-commissioned-by-emperor-nicholas-ii-9634fe7df1d84d4e9266f305bec40a02
It was designed by Alma Phil, a female designer for Faberge who did some amazing work during her time there.

The snow angels are strictly personal projects, but Theodora, another angel with sequin wings, is still available: https://katie-strachan.com/shop/p/theodora

mmm crafts patterns are available on their Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mmmcrafts
I made Santa Claus, and All Through the House, Snow Bird, Lode Star are shown in haul.

My favorite heat transfer vinyl (purpose: make felt metallic, glittered, etc) is by Siser, I prefer the Easy Weed when I can find it, although not all colors/finishes are available in Easy Weed.
I do not have or use any of the proprietary machines sold with it, which I think are for detailed cutting.  If you're just making some glitter felt, all you need is a regular iron.

You can purchase Jackie du Plessis' original mother of pearl designs by contacting her on Facebook, Instagram, or through her website: http://www.itsfineallyfinished.com/
The threadwinder shown is her wren style, and I used my ribbon edge ornament finishing tutorial for the piece I mounted it on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=5s&v=rW_M9UpNoDA
You could also make a pin disk or any other type of object: I used Soie Surfine 2080 to attach the threadwinder to the base satin.

The notification list for sparkler stick kits: https://katie-strachan.com/sticks

My primary slate frame has 18" bars and 16" slats - a longer pair of slats to use with the bars would also be useful if you're working larger projects.
The decorated frame shown is from Rachael Kinnison of Diamond K Folk Art and is her medium size.  Her slate frames are made to order and you can contact her if interested: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DiamondkFolkArt

My mom's stitches:
Plum Street Hello Fall, conversion in episode 103: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCL-nYIpYLw

Fox & Rabbit Margaret Ligertwood 1765, stitched on Fox & Rabbit 40 count White Clay with the following - note the only thread added has been 100/3 340
Gobelins 707, 3732, creme
100/3 328, 335, 340, 493, 641, 718, 756

Victoria 1883 by Susan Standley, now in full release.  You can purchase it as a kit, or chart only from the Attic or from Susan directly: https://susanstandleystitchintime.com/product-category/first-stitches/cross-stitch/
Her Summer School design, Clara 1876 is also now available

Stacy Nash Spring Basket Pinkeep (note: conversion incomplete), stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Russian Tea Cake with:
Gobelins 718, 3732, 4622, Creme
100/3 523, 572
The four blue Gobelins shown: 017, 113, 132, 133
133 is her likely selection, the brightest, more teal toned blue

The Britomart Sampler (with or without class) and the Damascene Rose class are both available at katie-strachan.com/shop