Uploaded December 2024 | 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.
Kits are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
The 2023 Prairie Schooler Santa is $54 and includes the ground linen, silk satin backing fabric, full spools of 7 silk threads, a full card of Fuzzy Stuff and #22 chenille needle to use with it, and sequins and beads for embellishment: in short, everything but the chart.
My tutorial on using Fuzzy Stuff to make a Santa beard is here: youtu.be/Em3LGdCZktY
And on using crystal pendants to embellish an ornament hanger: youtu.be/A76El_Tn4UI
Kits for Cardinal Kin & Stacy Nash Wonderful Life pinkeep drum are also available
If you would like to see the Crystal Dove return for 2025, please add your name to the notification list here: katie-strachan.com/dove-notification
Cinder Klaus (second version) on Legacy Linen 45 count Foxtail Millet with Bijoux Pyrite Surfine 2080, 2344, 2562, 2580, 2689, blanc You can find my original conversion, stitched on 36 count Fox & Rabbit Desert Taipan, in episode 64: youtu.be/Bl19TkMsZQc
The crystal hanger on the new version uses 4mm rounds alternating with 3mm bicones, color crystal golden shadow
Pennsylvania Christmas II is stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Indian Paintbrush with Gobelins F02 (sub Gobelins Brut if you can't find F02) and a full discussion of the different white/off white shades in Gobelins is in episode 86
Soie Gobelins is a filament silk that does have some quirks of handling, which I explain in a brief tutorial on cross stitching with Gobelins: youtube.com/watch?v=RckvVsds7IE&t=8s
Needle in a Haystack, Hoop & Frame, and Thistle Threads all stock Soie Gobelins, although any LNS can special order it for you.
I recommend using it with 38-40 count, although I have stitched with it on 45 count.
Prairie Schooler Happy Christmas is stitched on Fox & Rabbit 40 count Ocean Air with
Gobelins 925, 2126, Blanc
100/3 079, 211, 616
Bijoux Pyrite
I would recommend switching the red (925) to Gobelins 779 or 945
The crystal hanger has 4mm bicones (crystal shimmer) alternating with 2mm rounds (crystal moonlight)
You can find past finishes in my episode guide: katie-strachan.com/episode-guide
Pineberry Lane Merry Christmas Hanging Sampler is stitched with Soie Surfine on Legacy Linen 48 count Bride Cake:
Surfine: 2079, 2080, 2099, 2664, 2673, Blanc
and Bijoux White Gold Glint (discontinued)
NB: Only the white core Bijoux threads are discontinued - the Pyrite shown earlier is active.
Recommended substitute for Bijoux White Gold Glint: Accentuate 024 with Surfine 2714
Alternate Gobelins conversion:
Gobelins 671, 945, 2126, 4111, 4535, Blanc
Bijoux White Gold Glint or Accentuate 024 with Surfine 2714
Plans/haul charts shown
Pineberry Lane Hannah & Emma Foster, for our Special Silky Symposium Start
Gobelins 0133, 492, 671, 779, 2114, 2232, 2643, 3725, Brut
Surfine 2671 recommended for over 1
Prairie Schooler Santas Revisited V
Shakespeare's Peddler Pennsylvania Christmas Deer & Noel Tuffet
You can purchase Choice & Precious Work II, this year's 2024 Witney Antiques exhibition book, from Thistle Threads, the Attic, and other retailers
Past finishes shown
Notforgotten Farm Parson Brown is from episode 66: youtu.be/rsMT8syiTO8
Heartstring Samplery Baby it's Cold Outside, episode 63: youtu.be/JoGv0bLZf40
Brenda Gervais Merry & Bright, episode 39: youtube.com/watch?t=42s&v=vUGJmuvFo8g
Plum Street This Joyous Season, episode 37: youtube.com/watch?t=2s&v=JWrFVscZoIw
Just Nan Christmas Mouse in a House - called for linen and DMC
Prairie Schooler Santa's Night, episode 38: youtube.com/watch?v=3fgiKX8vEnI
Past finishes referenced in my tree tour can all be found in my episode guide: katie-strachan.com/episode-guide
And kits for Theodora are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
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.
Kits are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
The 2023 Prairie Schooler Santa is $54 and includes the ground linen, silk satin backing fabric, full spools of 7 silk threads, a full card of Fuzzy Stuff and #22 chenille needle to use with it, and sequins and beads for embellishment: in short, everything but the chart.
My tutorial on using Fuzzy Stuff to make a Santa beard is here: youtu.be/Em3LGdCZktY
And on using crystal pendants to embellish an ornament hanger: youtu.be/A76El_Tn4UI
Kits for Cardinal Kin & Stacy Nash Wonderful Life pinkeep drum are also available
If you would like to see the Crystal Dove return for 2025, please add your name to the notification list here: katie-strachan.com/dove-notification
Cinder Klaus (second version) on Legacy Linen 45 count Foxtail Millet with Bijoux Pyrite Surfine 2080, 2344, 2562, 2580, 2689, blanc You can find my original conversion, stitched on 36 count Fox & Rabbit Desert Taipan, in episode 64: youtu.be/Bl19TkMsZQc
The crystal hanger on the new version uses 4mm rounds alternating with 3mm bicones, color crystal golden shadow
Pennsylvania Christmas II is stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Indian Paintbrush with Gobelins F02 (sub Gobelins Brut if you can't find F02) and a full discussion of the different white/off white shades in Gobelins is in episode 86
Soie Gobelins is a filament silk that does have some quirks of handling, which I explain in a brief tutorial on cross stitching with Gobelins: youtube.com/watch?v=RckvVsds7IE&t=8s
Needle in a Haystack, Hoop & Frame, and Thistle Threads all stock Soie Gobelins, although any LNS can special order it for you.
I recommend using it with 38-40 count, although I have stitched with it on 45 count.
Prairie Schooler Happy Christmas is stitched on Fox & Rabbit 40 count Ocean Air with
Gobelins 925, 2126, Blanc
100/3 079, 211, 616
Bijoux Pyrite
I would recommend switching the red (925) to Gobelins 779 or 945
The crystal hanger has 4mm bicones (crystal shimmer) alternating with 2mm rounds (crystal moonlight)
You can find past finishes in my episode guide: katie-strachan.com/episode-guide
Pineberry Lane Merry Christmas Hanging Sampler is stitched with Soie Surfine on Legacy Linen 48 count Bride Cake:
Surfine: 2079, 2080, 2099, 2664, 2673, Blanc
and Bijoux White Gold Glint (discontinued)
NB: Only the white core Bijoux threads are discontinued - the Pyrite shown earlier is active.
Recommended substitute for Bijoux White Gold Glint: Accentuate 024 with Surfine 2714
Alternate Gobelins conversion:
Gobelins 671, 945, 2126, 4111, 4535, Blanc
Bijoux White Gold Glint or Accentuate 024 with Surfine 2714
Plans/haul charts shown
Pineberry Lane Hannah & Emma Foster, for our Special Silky Symposium Start
Gobelins 0133, 492, 671, 779, 2114, 2232, 2643, 3725, Brut
Surfine 2671 recommended for over 1
Prairie Schooler Santas Revisited V
Shakespeare's Peddler Pennsylvania Christmas Deer & Noel Tuffet
You can purchase Choice & Precious Work II, this year's 2024 Witney Antiques exhibition book, from Thistle Threads, the Attic, and other retailers
Past finishes shown
Notforgotten Farm Parson Brown is from episode 66: youtu.be/rsMT8syiTO8
Heartstring Samplery Baby it's Cold Outside, episode 63: youtu.be/JoGv0bLZf40
Brenda Gervais Merry & Bright, episode 39: youtube.com/watch?t=42s&v=vUGJmuvFo8g
Plum Street This Joyous Season, episode 37: youtube.com/watch?t=2s&v=JWrFVscZoIw
Just Nan Christmas Mouse in a House - called for linen and DMC
Prairie Schooler Santa's Night, episode 38: youtube.com/watch?v=3fgiKX8vEnI
Past finishes referenced in my tree tour can all be found in my episode guide: katie-strachan.com/episode-guide
And kits for Theodora are available at katie-strachan.com/shop
