Combining my love of nutcrackers and their representation of good luck, I thought it only fitting that my last embroidery of 2017 be a nutcracker.

I’ll admit – I’m a little disappointed that I wasn’t able to get this guy done in time for Christmas day! BUT that being said, I love how he’s looking thus far.

Just a little over a month ago he was nothing but a sketch…

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You might need your glasses for this one! 👀Look closely for the emerging holiday #sketch on this printed fabric 🖊🎄 • • • • #itstheholidayseason #nutcracker #embroideryinprogress #fiber #fiberart #fiberartist #pen #penandink #WIP #theperpetualcreator #artblog #linkinbio #localartist #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear

A post shared by Emilee Janitz | Artist (@theperpetualcreator) on Nov 18, 2017 at 12:25pm PST

Nutcrackers are also said to be messengers of good luck and good will, so from my family to yours, I’m sharing this nutcracker to wish you the merriest of holidays. May your heart and home be full of peace and love this Christmas day!