I had fun with this challenge. Debated on what I wanted to do, but then I saw these wooden plaques at Dollar Tree and since I've been known to make a pattern from most anything, just couldn't resist getting them. I used the one on the right as inspiration for this challenge, but i'm thinking I need to make patterns from the other two plaques soon.
Background fabric, backing and binding were from a remnants and scraps I had in my stash.
His body, face and hat were all out of the bag of prefused scraps (yes, it's pretty much unending....I don't toss much out).
His body, face and hat were all out of the bag of prefused scraps (yes, it's pretty much unending....I don't toss much out).
His beard is made from 1.667 yards of fringed, cotton trim from Joann's (only 12 inches left from a 2 yd spool of it!). The trim is top-stitched on with a stretch zigzag stitch. One of the little tassels from the trim is sewn onto the tip of his cap.
The poinsettia bloom is a silk flower from my stash of flowers and is held on with a wooden button.
Finished size is about 10 by 12 inches and was made for display at work should I ever make it back there before Christmas.
