Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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.
@kstrachanembroidery on Instagram
Details and a full materials list for the Simple Harmony SAL, #simpleharmonySAL, can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Brenda Gervais Heaven and Nature Sing (stitched by my mother with the called for threads)
Brenda Gervais Peppermint and Holly, on Legacy Linen 37 count Cloud Burst
Threads used:
Soie Gobelins: Creme, 634, 2912, 3845
Soie d'Alger 4111
Soie 100/3: 612, 621, 653
Accentuate 22, 24 (reindeer collar and nose)
Trimmed with beaded spiral rope stitch per my tutorial with 4mm Crystal Moonlight bicones
Blackbird Designs Christmas Garden:
Gobelins: 945, 2126, 2533, 4526
Smaller ornaments on Legacy Linen 37 count Russian Tea Cake, larger ornament on Legacy Linen 38 count Brewer's Malt, accented with 2mm Crystal Golden Shadow rounds and finished on the edges with 6mm briolettes in Crystal Golden Shadow
The briolettes are currently out of stock at my usual source but other colors are available: etsy.com/shop/FindingsSource?section_id=16916696
Search briolette as they carry a large selection of beads. For other bead sources see the notes on my beaded spiral rope trim tutorial.
Vonna, the Twisted Stitcher's flat round ornament finishing tutorial is amazing: youtube.com/watch?v=mzCfPccMkW8&t=444s
Deborah Tirico has a website: deborahtirico.com and has published several books which are available on Amazon. The one I showed today is A New Dimension in Wool Applique: Baltimore Album Style: smile.amazon.com/New-Dimension-Wool-Appliqu%C3%A9-Embroidery/dp/161745463X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8BSWU0NXG9O&keywords=a+new+dimension+in+wool+applique&qid=1640049727&sprefix=a+new+dimensio%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
Cartisane Gimp is available from Needle in a Haystack or Thistle Threads. The two colors are I showed were 105 (light gold) and 5025 (dark blue green): needlestack.americommerce.com/thread/CartisaneMet.aspx
needlestack.americommerce.com/thread/CartisaneSilk.aspx
Thistle Threads also has it but is not shipping regularly: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/silk-gimps
Brenda Gervais Peppermint Pals, trimmed with beaded peppermint trim - see tutorial
Fox and Rabbit 36 count Ocean Air
Soie d'Alger 613, 2133
Gobelins creme, 671, 779, 1011, 2126, 2916
Soie 100/3 creme used with Accentuate 311 for white pant checks, snowflakes, and snowman head basket
For the beaded mistletoe, the seed bead color on the small spray is Miyuki 15/0 olive gold luster, color 15-306 (some sellers use color name and others use number). Caravan Beads has the widest seed bead selection online: caravanbeads.com
The large spray uses two colors of cut beads, Miyuki 15/0 emerald hex cuts, 15C-156, and Czech 13/0 charlotte beads in Christmas Green. For a discussion of different bead types and a wider list of sources, see my tutorial on beaded spiral rope trim.
The two kits from Purl Soho are the Advent Calendar: purlsoho.com/purl-soho-advent-calendar.html
And Winter Wreath: purlsoho.com/winter-wreath-kit.html
The green is currently not available but you can always buy the pattern, which can be purchased separately, and the felt of your choice
Bijoux, my all time favorite metallic thread, used all over my ornaments and other decorations, can be purchased from Needle in a Haystack and comes in a spectacular array of colors. Malachite was used for the Nutcracker tree decoration: needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/Access_Bijoux.html#Bijoux
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.
@kstrachanembroidery on Instagram
Details and a full materials list for the Simple Harmony SAL, #simpleharmonySAL, can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Brenda Gervais Heaven and Nature Sing (stitched by my mother with the called for threads)
Brenda Gervais Peppermint and Holly, on Legacy Linen 37 count Cloud Burst
Threads used:
Soie Gobelins: Creme, 634, 2912, 3845
Soie d'Alger 4111
Soie 100/3: 612, 621, 653
Accentuate 22, 24 (reindeer collar and nose)
Trimmed with beaded spiral rope stitch per my tutorial with 4mm Crystal Moonlight bicones
Blackbird Designs Christmas Garden:
Gobelins: 945, 2126, 2533, 4526
Smaller ornaments on Legacy Linen 37 count Russian Tea Cake, larger ornament on Legacy Linen 38 count Brewer's Malt, accented with 2mm Crystal Golden Shadow rounds and finished on the edges with 6mm briolettes in Crystal Golden Shadow
The briolettes are currently out of stock at my usual source but other colors are available: etsy.com/shop/FindingsSource?section_id=16916696
Search briolette as they carry a large selection of beads. For other bead sources see the notes on my beaded spiral rope trim tutorial.
Vonna, the Twisted Stitcher's flat round ornament finishing tutorial is amazing: youtube.com/watch?v=mzCfPccMkW8&t=444s
Deborah Tirico has a website: deborahtirico.com and has published several books which are available on Amazon. The one I showed today is A New Dimension in Wool Applique: Baltimore Album Style: smile.amazon.com/New-Dimension-Wool-Appliqu%C3%A9-Embroidery/dp/161745463X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8BSWU0NXG9O&keywords=a+new+dimension+in+wool+applique&qid=1640049727&sprefix=a+new+dimensio%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
Cartisane Gimp is available from Needle in a Haystack or Thistle Threads. The two colors are I showed were 105 (light gold) and 5025 (dark blue green): needlestack.americommerce.com/thread/CartisaneMet.aspx
needlestack.americommerce.com/thread/CartisaneSilk.aspx
Thistle Threads also has it but is not shipping regularly: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/silk-gimps
Brenda Gervais Peppermint Pals, trimmed with beaded peppermint trim - see tutorial
Fox and Rabbit 36 count Ocean Air
Soie d'Alger 613, 2133
Gobelins creme, 671, 779, 1011, 2126, 2916
Soie 100/3 creme used with Accentuate 311 for white pant checks, snowflakes, and snowman head basket
For the beaded mistletoe, the seed bead color on the small spray is Miyuki 15/0 olive gold luster, color 15-306 (some sellers use color name and others use number). Caravan Beads has the widest seed bead selection online: caravanbeads.com
The large spray uses two colors of cut beads, Miyuki 15/0 emerald hex cuts, 15C-156, and Czech 13/0 charlotte beads in Christmas Green. For a discussion of different bead types and a wider list of sources, see my tutorial on beaded spiral rope trim.
The two kits from Purl Soho are the Advent Calendar: purlsoho.com/purl-soho-advent-calendar.html
And Winter Wreath: purlsoho.com/winter-wreath-kit.html
The green is currently not available but you can always buy the pattern, which can be purchased separately, and the felt of your choice
Bijoux, my all time favorite metallic thread, used all over my ornaments and other decorations, can be purchased from Needle in a Haystack and comes in a spectacular array of colors. Malachite was used for the Nutcracker tree decoration: needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/Access_Bijoux.html#Bijoux
