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The Winner Takes it all…

December 12, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

Sorry I can’t get the Mamma Mia soundtrack out of my head!! Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway. The random number generator has identified the winner as Leanne. Well done Leanne – we will send the prize off to you on Monday!!

I have just completed this little soft ball made out of hand stitched pentagons. I used to make these when my kids were small – it was a fun project to use up some scraps of my favourite fabric!

Here are the Cross Stitched Christmas stockings I made for my kids back in 1996. We were living in Norway at the time and I didn’t have my sewing machine with me so I did a lot of cross stitching. Firstly, I made one for my dear son and then made up one for Sarah – adding the name in after she was born. I love getting them out each Christmas.

Hope everyone’s Christmas preparations are going smoothly. I have one more week of work and then will be on holidays for 6 weeks – can’t wait!

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Tinniegirl says

    December 13, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Those stockings are beautiful. What a lovely thing to put out every year.

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  2. Natasha says

    December 13, 2008 at 1:16 am

    Those stockings are absolutely gorgeous! Very inspiring.

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  3. our shabby cottage says

    December 13, 2008 at 1:16 am

    That ball is great Lisa. I love the fabrics you have used in it. Those cross stitched stockings must have taken you sooo long to do. They have a lovely story behind them too.

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  4. Christy says

    December 13, 2008 at 2:19 am

    Congrats to Leanne! I love those Christmassy stockings!

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  5. Leanne says

    December 13, 2008 at 2:42 am

    Wow I won thanks guys…..I love the little ball.

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  6. Michelle says

    December 13, 2008 at 3:24 am

    oh they are so beautiful and must have taken ages…

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  7. Catherine says

    December 13, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Me too!! Can’t wait for that 6 week break!! Love your stockings! I have some very detailed Cross Stitch Stockings in the cupboard called the Music Room…must hunt them out! Cathy
    Ps where can I find a pattern for that gorgeous ball??

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  8. Stephanie says

    December 13, 2008 at 4:12 am

    Congratulations to Leanne! Absolutely adorable stockings!

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  9. CurlyPops says

    December 13, 2008 at 5:26 am

    OMG now I can’t get that song out of my head…aaaaggghhhh!

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  10. LollyChops says

    December 13, 2008 at 5:58 am

    Those stocking are so lovely! I wish I could see them in person to really look at all the work and love you put into them! So very nice. I am sure they will cherish them always!

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  11. Tine says

    December 13, 2008 at 8:27 am

    Congratulations Leanne!!

    I love the cross-stitch Christmas stockings, they are so pretty! And I must admit it took me awhile to see that they are the same pattern but on different backgrounds. Lol!

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  12. Simone de Klerk says

    December 13, 2008 at 8:53 am

    The Christmas stockings are amazing! That must have taken hours. I also like the soft ball. My son used to have one, but I had to take it away because he was kicking it around all over the house and wouldn’t stop. Fortunately nothing got broken!

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  13. Vickie says

    December 13, 2008 at 10:07 am

    I love the stockings and the ball is great! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. soyee says

    December 13, 2008 at 10:08 am

    lovely colours and very nice stockings.

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  15. Anina says

    December 13, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Wow, those stockings are amazing! I do cross stitch so I know how long it takes.

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  16. sewkalico says

    December 13, 2008 at 11:13 am

    Such beautiful stockings. Just saw Mama Mia myself and can’t get that “honey, Honey, how you thrill me aha…” out my head either!!

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  17. stitchin' girl says

    December 13, 2008 at 11:22 am

    Your cross stitch stockings are truly lovely. A lot of time and love went into them!

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  18. Chocolate Cat says

    December 13, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Those Christmas stockings are amazing.How long did you live in Norway for?? and what took you there? I love remembering as I decorate the tree and put out decorations collected over the years.

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  19. Lisa Isaacs says

    December 13, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    That stocking is gorgeous! Lovely ball too! Lisa x

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  20. Terriaw says

    December 13, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    Aw, I love that soft ball. I haven’t made one with the hexagon shapes, and I love how it looks! That stocking is pretty special too. So festive!

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  21. Bev C says

    December 13, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    Congratulations Leanne, hope you enjoy your new mag. The stockings are amazing I would hang them out for longer with so much work going into them. Enjoy your holidays.

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  22. crafty things says

    December 14, 2008 at 2:17 am

    Those stockings look fantastic. The little ball looks great too.

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  23. tania - Jet Designs says

    December 14, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Love the stockings – gee there are some hours in those.

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  24. Suzie says

    December 14, 2008 at 10:01 am

    I have made those balls, too, for my boys and later for my friend’s children, they are always a nice gift! The stockings are great, so much love and work, it is incredible! They sure are heirlooms to treasure!

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  25. Cheryl says

    December 14, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Amazing stockings!!! Sweet ball – what a fun way to use up scraps.

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  26. Julia says

    December 14, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Hi Lisa, thank you for your comment on my blog…nice to meet another West Aussie.
    Those stockings are beautiful, and the ball is great…
    I shall call back often.
    Hugs

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  27. Renee says

    December 14, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I love the fabric ball Lisa – do you use a template to cut the shapes?

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  28. Carrie P. says

    December 14, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    Whoa, 6 weeks. You should have a lot of fun then. Your stockings are so cute. I made some for kids, different pattern though.

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  29. Thimbleanna says

    December 14, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Those stockings are beautiful! I always wanted to do cross-stitch stockings but just never got around to it — I still have all the old patterns though!

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  30. Maree says

    December 14, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Your stockings are just Beautiful Lisa so Much work in them what a lovely keepsake…
    cheers

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  31. Kellie says

    December 14, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    The stockings are beautiful Lisa! What great keepsakes! Oh holidays … hooray!

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  32. Julz says

    December 15, 2008 at 2:32 am

    Lisa the children’s xmas stockings are beautiful something they will forever treasure. Hugs Jx

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  33. Holly says

    December 15, 2008 at 8:35 am

    I love the ball. I might make some for Andrew.

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  34. Dancin' Puffin says

    December 16, 2008 at 4:36 am

    The stockings are so lovely! Bet they took a while to stitch. I am a big fan of cross stitch and used to stitch a lot in my teenage years. I was thinking, oh my goodness, 6 weeks off!! But then I remembered it is your summer. We are mid year here with it being our winter. Have a really lovely time off. X

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  35. méri says

    December 15, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Congratulations Leanne!
    And to you, Lisa! Holidays for 6 weeks!!!!????
    Have a great Christmas and New Year holidays health and peace for you and your beloved

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  36. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    December 15, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    I like the handmade ball and stocking.

    6 weeks holiday…lucky you.

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  37. Rachael Rabbit says

    December 15, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    You stitched those stockings???? I can’t imagine how much time they took!

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  38. Tiff says

    December 15, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    Wow thos stocking took some time! What a great memory!

    Help a family very dear to my heart have a memorable Christmas. It only takes a stamp. http://www.three-peas.com/2008/12/operation-christmas-card.html

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  39. Christy says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:16 am

    Hello Lisa and Sarah, you’ve got an award waiting for you in my blog!

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  40. Lorie says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    I love that softball! And congrats to the winner!

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  41. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    December 16, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    Aww, those stockings are gorgeous! Such wonderful heirlooms!

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  42. handmaiden says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    those stockings are fab and heirlooms in the making

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  43. Heleen says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:53 am

    Love the stockings! It’s great to have home made christmas things in the house every year!

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  44. kraftykash says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    I just TAGGED you. Come check it out and play along 🙂

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  45. Jenny says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Very special stockings and that ball looks lovely too.

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  46. The Faerie Queen says

    December 19, 2008 at 8:03 am

    Beautiful cross stitch, and the ball is a wonderful idea, I am sure my young grandson would love a few.

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  47. A World in a PAN says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Oh, I feel I missed some fun. Next time I’ll try to be earlier …

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  48. jacquie says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    now you’ve got me humming along! your stockings are gorgeous. such treasures!

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  49. Rachel says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    Cute pentagon ball! : )

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  50. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

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  51. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

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  52. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

    Reply
  53. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

    Reply
  54. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

    Reply
  55. Lisa [strickerin] says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:27 am

    Your crosstitching is just beautiful. I am sure your children will cherish the stockings forever.

    Reply
  56. Yarni Gras! says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    I love that little ball and the stocking are GORGEOUS! I cross-stitched for several years but now I can’t see to do it ! hah!

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  57. Annie says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    That cross stitching is AMAZING. What a lovely keepsake for your children.

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  58. Rachel says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:59 am

    I just saw your paint chip gift tags on whip up! What a great place to share the idea!

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  59. Sara's Sweet Surprise says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Mama Mia! Those stockings are so beautiful. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated for many Christmases to come.

    Sweet Christmas Wishes,
    Sara

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  60. Yvette Adams says

    December 27, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Hi Lisa! I’m just surfing and found your blog and saw your christmas stockings! I’ve made the same one! There’s a little pic of it here…
    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hNUvJZCcG8/SUoawkM_rvI/AAAAAAAAB8A/kzmEW9WHxKk/s1600-h/17b.jpg
    And here’s the one I did this year for my nephew.
    http://yvetteadams.blogspot.com/2008/11/coopers-christmas-stocking.html
    I’m trying to collect as many of the patterns as I can. Sorry, I just got excited cos I don’t know of anyone else who’s done any of these stockings!

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  61. Lulu says

    January 9, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    LOVE the hand-stitched ball! Can I ask you how many “pentagons” did you use to make this? Do you have a pattern or did you just eye-ball it? Thanks!!

    Reply

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