Ginger and A Pear

 I finished stitching Ginger, one of the patterns/classes I bought for the Jingle Ball.

I used Parchment for her skate laces and lazy daisy stitches that look more like bows. The blades of the skates are DMC Etoile Blanc for a bit of sparkle.

If I ever get around to fully finishing her, I'll make the base the width of her skirt so she can be a stand-up.

I also finished stitching one of the Christmas Pears from AnnieBeez.

It's on the same Aztec Red piece of fabric. I'm not sure I like the fuzziness of the silk thread. I have started the second pear but got distracted doing other stuff. 

The only pattern I bought in the Jingle Ball Shopping Hall was Hello from Liz Mathews' 'Quaker Christmas Star' from last year. 

I liked the Quaker-i-ness of it and thought it might be fun to stitch over one thread which would make it about 3 1/2" wide on 40ct fabric.

In crochet news - I have 18 octagons done for the second Persian Tiles blanket. 

I got only only two things off my 'to do' list yesterday. I'm hoping I'll be more productive today. I'm up early though so there's hope.