Aurifil Designer Christmas Blog Hop ~ God Jul Tomte

Well here we are already ... at the last week of the 2012 Aurifil Designer Blog Hop. I hope you've enjoyed all of the stitchings and are filling your tree with new ornaments!  Sarah ... Bari J ... and me ... we're the last of the designers ... you can find the complete list and photos on the Aurifil Buzz.

I've been stuck on Scandinavian things forever ... probably becaue of where I live in Minnesota. There are as many Dala Horses as there are white bears in White Bear Lake.

I grew up knowing how to make Swedish Coffee ... even though there was nothing Swedish about our family.

My first project published in a magazine was this painted Lucia. I love the idea of St Lucia Day and am trying to decide if I want to get up early enough to attend the Lucia program at the Gammelgarden Museum on December 9th. So because I'm enthralled with everything Scandinavian it seemed natural that my ornament would turn out to be a tomte!

I drew out my little tomte and got to work. It was very fun picking just the right Aurifil threads from my pack ... and then making tiny stitches because of all the small detail. It's hard to look away from it now that it's completed ... and I know you'll feel the same way when you stitch yours! Download Aurifil Rosebud's Cottage pattern right here. Have fun with it! And don't forget to leave a comment on my blog and each of the other blogs in order to be entered into the prizes at the end.

From all of us at the Cottage to you and yours ... God Jul ... Merry Christmas!

Comments

[Wanda]

I think you ornament is cute. I love the braids.

[Mrs. DillyDally]

I love it Roseann!

[Thimble Room]

This one adds a nice European flair to the set of ornaments. Thanks. :)

[Sew Create It - Jane]

I've so enjoyed the hop. So many lovely ideas for Christmas! Thanks :o)

[Donna]

So cute and different! Thank you!

[Anita]

God jul is the same in Norwegian also, and I know there are many of Norwegian decent in Minnesota also. You made a very cute ornament!

[Deb G. in VA]

Cute ornament! Thanks for the pattern!

[Julierose]

So Adorable! I love the hat Julierose

[Jamie Todhunter]

I like your ornament. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

[Mary ann]

Adorable pattern, the braids are so sweet!

[Mary Jo]

What a cute little ornament! I think I will take it a step farther and change hair color and length and make some who are boys, put names on them for all my family members! How cute is that!! Thank you for the idea, Roseanne!!-

[Robin T]

Your ornament is so cute. Now it's time to get them all stitched!

[Peggy]

Thank you for sharing your ornament with an international flair!!

[Kay Holm]

I love it... For some reason I was thinking you were going to do a Swedish Dala horse. (Little disappointed) Do you know of any patterns for one of those?

[Roseann]

Kay ... the Dala Horse was too small to get the detail that I wanted it to have. Sorry you're disappointed.

[Gill]

So cute!
I love the Dala horse too!
Thank you

[Chris G]

Sooo cute!

[Carolyn H.]

I love the sweet pattern you designed. I think I could actually get a few of these completed before Christmas. Thank you for sharing.

[Missyscakesandaprons.blogspot.com]

I love knowing the Scandinavian word for Merry Christmas, God Jul! Thank you!
missysaprons@gmail.com

[Emily C]

very cute Tomte, love her.

[Ann]

Thank you for the cute ornament pattern!

[Kris]

Oh so cute - thank you!

[Stephanie Zito]

So adorable and super creative! Love it!

[Deb H.]

Love the little Swedish design, especially since I have a Swedish heritage. Thank you!

[Linda Cartwright]

Love this ornament! Thanks for sharing!

[Pam in IL]

Thanks for sharing your love for Swedish traditions and your little ornament!

[Cindy Dickinson]

Thanks for the cute ornament. I've really enjoyed making these.

[Jocelyn]

This hop has been so much fun. Thanks for the ornaments.

[Karen]

I am enjoying this blog hop and the ornament patterns!

[Debbie Gilmore]

She's adorable. I was born in Minnesota! I am making this!

[Keri]

She's super cute! I'm Swedish American and can barely find anything Swedish in So. California, unless I drive to Ikea.She is definately going on my tree... making 2, one for each of my daughters. Thank you! God Jul!

[Kathy h]

Such a cute ornament. I love her braids.

[Rita]

Thank you for sharing your ornament. Merry Christmas!

[Christine M]

That's such a cute ornament. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Darla]

I grew up in a Scandinavian town so I completely understand the colors and all the nostalgia that goes along with the holiday's!
LOVE the ornament! How fun!

[Bonnie Larson]

Love the ornament. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw
bonnielarson58@gmail.com

[Dianne]

very sweet. Thanks!

[Diane S]

There is nothing Swedish about my family or my neighborhood but I love your ornament and can't wait to try some Swedish coffee! Thanks!

[Crunchy Con Mommy]

Is God Jul the same in Danish also? I recently found out I'm Danish, so I'm trying to learn more about the culture!

[Patty]

What a cute ornament and it is nice you shared your story and love of the history of Scandinavia.
Can't wait to stitch this one.

[Nancy Hambright]

So Cute, reminds me of the Elf on the Shelf, we just introduced our 3 year old twins, Jack & Emilia to. They will love it too! Thanks for sharing!

[Sarah Norman]

Cute braids :)

[Patricia Hersl]

Did some Scandanavian cross stitch years ago and the style is timeless. Thanks.

[Carrie P.]

really cute! thanks for sharing

[Betty Elliott]

Very cute! Thanks!

[usairdoll]

Lovely ornament! Makes me remember skating when I was a kid.

Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

[Laura]

Another sweet ornament. I'm going to make one of these per month next year and be ready with this wonderful set next Christmas.

[Elizabeth]

I love your wood work, it is beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win. Elizabeth

[Kelie]

Very cute ornament! Can't wait to get all these done!

[MarciaW]

This is a very cute ornament, and unique too. Thanks for the pdf to make it.