This is the series of ornaments I stitched for my own family this year. There were eight ornaments in the Janlynn kit, so I stitched the other three for my oldest sister — and even mailed them to her in time for her to hang them on their tree.

These snowfolks caught my eye because they are just slightly tattered and torn and have a real homey feel. They are stitched on an aida that looks a lot like Fiddler's Light. That fabric has some nubby brown fibers that help with the country/rustic flavor. I also liked the way these ornaments were finished as little banners with the fringe at the bottom. The hanging "pole" is made from twisted paper ribbon. Clever!

The kit didn't come with an alphabet for the names, but I wanted to add names so that we can each identify our ornaments from year to year. So my finished ornaments are a bit longer than the stitched models. All the ornaments are finished with a sticky felt backing.

Pattern name:	Folk ArtSnowmen Ornaments #21-93
Designer:	Judy Suleski
Stitch Count:	approx. 35 x 25, depending on the design
Fabric:	14ct. Aida
Floss:	DMC cotton
Original Cost:	I forget. I bought it at post-season sale at end of 1999
Copyright year:	1997

Janlynn Corporation
34 Front St.
PO Box 51848
Indian Orchart, MA  01151-5848
USA

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