Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Here comes Santa!

Yes, it's AUGUST...but it's holiday time here at L*K. I'm continuing my SNEAK PEEK posts on all the upcoming Halloween and Christmas goodies.

Every year I design a Snippet Santa, and every year I wonder what Santa will say/do this time. He's been caught in his pajamas, taking a spin on ice skates, hanging with his woodland friends, and all sorts of St. Nick activities.

This year I was inspired by a saying. I'm not sure it's totally "politically correct", but I liked it. Hope you like it, too! This seems like a great saying for our 20th Anniversary here at L*K. I think we are "old school", working in the needlework biz...or at least, we're OLD!


Now I don't want Santa 2016 compared with a grouchy old man  I just prefer to think of him as "old school". Imagine how the jolly old man works all year getting ready for the big day, and someone cheerfully quips "Happy Holidays!". Santa may sigh a bit.

I stitched Santa on 32 ct. natural light linen. You can choose your favorite fabric. I popped the jolly old elf in an antique-y white frame. The design is square, so it would also make a darling pillow or other fun finish - so many options.


I aimed for an "old school" color theme this year with more muted Christmas colors. Old School Santa is embellished with 3 antique white snowflake buttons. These are available in (optional) embellishment pack. Otherwise, snowflakes are graphed and can be stitched.

We're busy making Santa '16 Embellishment Packs, and our Santa Snippet just returned from the printer...where I'm sure he lifted everyone's spirits.

Here comes Santa Claus...but not until after August 15, when we ship to needlework shops around the world.

Here's what else is coming soon. Check back for more sneak peeks (Pumpkin Pocket is coming later this week), and scroll back for previous post on Tiny Tidings XXI.

#176 Tiny Tidings XXI + Embellishment Pack
S127 Santa '16 - Old School Santa + Embellishment Pack
K91 Pumpkin Pocket Kit 
SPOOKED! Mystery Sampler Part 3 - the much-awaited FINAL PART!!!

Are you "old school". Leave a comment below and embrace the "old school" in all of us!






15 comments:

  1. LOVE him!!!!! can't wait to stitch this cute guy! Keep the good stuff coming :)

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  2. I have already pre-ordered Santa '16. Personally, I like his old school expression. Merry Christmas, Linda!

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  3. It isn't even about politics. Soon we won't be able to say Happy July 4th because some knumbskull will find fault with it. Good with your gut!

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  4. Oh yes I am definitely "old school"! This has just shot to the top of this years must stitch list - am itching to start Christmas stitching now August has arrived but must be good & finish my brothers wedding sampler first.. Maybe I'll be done by the time this is available in store? Have a great week!
    Helen

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  5. Definitely I'm old school. Love all of the Santa snippets and ornament packets. I can't get enough of them.

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  6. I'm pre-ordering him today. I have to make him!

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  7. Love him! And yes, I'm definitely old school -- and happy about it! I'm adding this "old man" to my must stitch list for this Christmas.

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  8. Linda I am old school too.I will make him for my sister. Thank you so much for your designs,they always out a smile on my face.

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  9. Absolutely adorable!I love him.

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  10. Been old school for a long time! And I love ut

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  11. I am happy to see an "old school" Merry Christmas!

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  12. Merry Christmas from another "old schooler"!!
    Love your designs and will definitely embroider this Santa.

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  13. I love it!! I'm old school too, I would have to guess I discovered your designs I about 17-18 years ago & have been a fan ever since!

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  14. Love him. I will make him this Christmas.

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  15. How cute is this guy! I love his "Merry Christmas" and look forward to stitching it.

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