This is who decorated my living room this year instead of my tree. I made him a couple of years back and this year added some embroidery to the front of his dress. This St. Nicolas is imposing but he is beautiful. I buy the hands and face (porcelaine) and then I make everything from scratch. His beard is made from angora mohair (that I buy directly from the goat farmers and have to clean, big job) but he is one of a kind. Instead of a bag I opted for the corpunica that is well loaded with gifts to deliver to all those who have been good (and some not so good lol).

Hi Michelle, he is outstanding! pardon the pun. I've got a porcelain one who is white and gold holding the cornucopia, but he has in his hand a light (an electric globe). It's about the same size as yours. I love the outfit on this jolly gentlemen better than mine though. Love Chris

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by michemb 28 Dec 2013

thank you so much Chris

big hug and wishes for a healthy, properous and happy new year
Michelle
Michelle

thank you all,
To answer a few of your question,
he stands around 35 inches tall and yes I made him so I can totally undress him and give him a brand new wardrobe if I get tired of this one (which is likely to happen with me LOL).
I have no pattern, just made him up myself, have made many of these and sold them all, probably 50 or more.
Again thank you to all for your lovely comments, they are all appreciated
hugs to all and continued happy holidays
Michelle

He is gorgeous!!!! Is he about 3 feet tall? What can I say, I love him!

BEAUTIFUL!

Love his head especially his bead & hair, was was worth the effort you put into cleaning the mohair.Can you change his robes if you decide in the future that he might like a different coloured robe?

Michelle this is lovely he is really great .
Hugs Lenamae

WOW wow wow this is amazing.

This is great

You are amazing! The creativity in this piece well lets just say you take my Christmas decoration award! He is adorable!

wow... simply amezing..!

he looks great

very nice! Merry Christmas!

Amazing details that you put into crafting him.

He is beautiful...how tall does he stand?
Love the design you chose for the front.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hugs Jerri

WOW WOW WOW.....That's all I can think to say...he is such a handsome Santa....what a wonderful job my friend..love the embroidery on his gown.....you amaze me! Thanks for sharing him with us! Lots of hugs and have a very Merry Christmas.

He's fabulous, Michelle! What an heirloom he'll become! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous and happy New Year!

Very nice!

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations Michelle!!

He's beautiful ! Wonderful work.

Beautiful hand work into your St Nick. Merry Christmas and may your New Year be full of many new friends, loads of orders and overseen with good health for you and yours.~ hugs Mary

Beautiful

he is standing tall these days hugs

Absolutely beautiful!

Wow, what a wonderful display. I can remember dressing porcelain dolls, but this is a major accomplishment. Again, what a delightful blend of color and form. Magnificent!!

Wow he is quite beautiful Michelle, the very best is wished for you & yours Hugs Loralye

wow Michelle il est super ton père Noel

He is beautiful...

He is spectacular!

Absolutely beautiful! A big and great job, Michelle. love it.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
Hugs, Lidia