The Christmas design I wish to share with you today is the one that got me back into cross-stitch when I stopped working full time. It is Victoria Sampler's Jingle Bells Christmas Tree Farm. I fell in love with this design and had to have it. It was stitched quickly as I wasn't busy with other craft projects as I am now.
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Jingle Bells Christmas Tree Farm - Victoria Sampler
Fabric: Zweigart 28ct Smokey Pearl linen
Threads: VS Accessory Pack
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The theme of this year's Advent Blog Hop is "My favourite Christmas Song". It was hard selecting one but in the end I opted for a more modern song. I use the word 'modern' loosely as 'Fairytale of New York' from the Pogues featuring Kirsty McColl was released in 1987, reaching number 2 in the UK singles chart. My favourite lines from the song are:
"I can see a better time
When all our dreams come true".
which I think captures the hope that many of us feel at this time of year.
I hope you enjoy listening to it.
As soon as this song ism on the radio you know it's Christmas. Jingle Bells Christmas Tree Farm is beautiful, it looks so intricate
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stitching! I just love her designs!! I've never heard this song before, thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJingle Bells Christmas Tree Farm is truly beautiful. I never heard this song before!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the Advent Calendar Blog Hop this year. The Victoria Sampler is just beautiful on that fabric.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping that someone would chose this song too, I love hearing it. It's so bittersweet.
Gorgeous finish. That design went in and out of my basket many times when it came out, in the end I didn't get it... good job otherwise it might still be in the folder unstitched lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and I do love your choice of linen!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you fell in love with it, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think I've heard my older brother play that song before, but it's been a long while!
Happy Christmas
What a beautiful piece. I don't blame you for falling in love with it. What a song. I had never heard that before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitched piece. I love the song you have chosen, never heard it before but fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful stitch...and you have done such a wonderful job. I can see why you love it. I have not heard the song yet but I will listen to it later and I know I will enjoy it. Happy holidays. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteWow! I love EVERYTHING about this one, Mary. I bought a similar Victoria Sampler piece a few years back. Seeing yours makes me want to pull it out and get it stitched!
ReplyDeleteYour sampler is beautiful, I love the sleighing scene at the bottom. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching, love all the trees and the snowy landscape. Joyeuses fêtes de Noël. Amitiés.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmassy sampler!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that record! One of my favourites!
Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Beautiful sampler, I can see why you fell in love with it!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard the song before, but I like it. There are lots of great 'modern' Christmas songs!
Such a lovely sampler! Have a wonderful Christmas
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sampler! I would have loved to stitch it too. I don't know this song so it is great listening to it. Have a great new year!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful sampler! Well done! I am also working on a Christmas themed Victoria Sampler! Hopefully it will be mostly done by my Advent Blog Hop Day!
ReplyDeleteVictoria Sampler is gorgeous!! I love the horse and carriage and it's stunning on the blue....Have a Merry Christmas! Mary
ReplyDeleteThought I’d already commented..... but, hey, the comment doesn’t always work. So, here’s trying again, tee hee!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sampler, Mary! Love your choice of music too!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
What a beautiful sampler! I love that fabric too. I wonder if your song is more common in Europe; I'm another who hasn't heard it before!
ReplyDeleteGreat song choice, and Christmas Tree Farm is so beautiful. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFairytale of New York made my shortlist!
ReplyDeletelovely piece of stitching .. one of my favourites .. and nice choice of song too :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I picked Fairytale as one of my favorite songs, too :)
ReplyDeleteI’ve just been catching up and I’m aghast that my comment here didn’t work! Not sure if this one will either as I’m pretty sure I’ve tried to comment twice before, but here goes again!
ReplyDeleteI love your sampler and the record is one of my all time favourites!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Hugs,
Barbara xx