Did I ever mention that I have a wonderful collection of Nutcrackers and Smokers? Well, I do.
It all happened so innocently. There was a store in Memphis which sold them. I became smitten and purchased The White Santa Smoker by Christian Ulbricht. Then, over the years, my collection of Smokers expanded to Nutcrackers. And, imagine the surprise when I joined the Needlepoint world and found Nutcracker designs there, too.
If you would look again at the White Group photo, you will see that Mr. White Santa Nutcracker was the inspiration for the Mr. White Santa pillow. Who knew? It's a small world.
With the exception of Mr. and Mrs White Nutcracker, the other Nutcracker Pillows have the same background. It was a design recommended to me by Meredith Willett from the Jean Taggart book, Laid Fillings for evenweave fabrics (Pattern 106, p. 141). This book is out of print but can occasionally be found. You might even have it in your library. I charted the design and am giving it to the Needlepoint Study Hall for a Christmas present.
Thanks, Robin
Thanks for the peak into your Nutcrackers. They are stunning!!! I have a number of Nutcrackers and love each and everyone of them.
ReplyDeleteHalloween and Nutcrackers...how lucky are we?
Sue VanderNoor
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky indeed.
Speaking of Halloween & Nutcrackers... next year I will post my Halloween themed Nutcrackers and Smokers. Like I said, I've got a healthy collection. Hugs, Robin
where did you get your cross stitch patterns for the nutcrackers? ... they are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHi Unknown. Good to hear from you. Each of the Nutcrackers are needlepoint; hand-painted canvas on 18 mesh. The designer was Marj Hunter from Damarj Designs. You can see some of them on the Amy Bunger website. Susan Roberts Needlepoint Designs also has a nice collection of Nutcrackers. Thanks for visiting the blog. Robin
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I was wondering what was or is the suggested retail price of Mr. White Santa Nutcracker. Who is the manufacturer? Was he made in Germany? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin,
ReplyDeleteI have the same nutcracker in your first image at the top of this post and am unable to find out any information about it. Can you tell me it's name please?
Hi Maria,
DeleteNice to hear from you. I think it is called the "White Santa" and is an Ulbricht nutcracker.
Thanks, Robin