Tuesday 17 June 2008

Gigi won the day

Yesterday I said I would be working a bit more on my UFO, but that was before I had seen the next part of Gigi (Sorry Mr Stick but I did do some this week). Part 6 was released and I just had to do it first. I just love, love, love this one. I love the colours, the design and most of all the stitching on it. I made a teeny tiny change though. I hate queen stitch - its not hard I know but its not the stitching its the finish of it. I just do not like it. Anyway there was a little tied windmill stitch and I liked that so I did another one in place of the queen stitch and I am really happy with the results.

Today I hope to get a bit stitched on ISD. I do not think it will be very much at all today though as I am off out in a minute (coffee with a friend), and then I really must make a start of the Rocket later. I have an oblong sponge type cake so I am hoping i can cut the shape out of that. We shall see lol.

Hope you are all busy with your stitching, and thank you once again for finding the time to come and take a peep into my little Nook.

x
may your frogs stay in the pond

18 comments:

Sally said...

Wow, Gigi sure is looking stunning Helen. I think this one has got better as it's gone along:)

Anonymous said...

Looking great, I love your colour combination.

Diana said...

That's coming along beautifully - I just love the colours!

Elisa said...

Wow Helen, your GiGi is looking fantastic, the colours are wonderful that you have chosen...looking forward to watching this grow and grow.

Good luck with the rocket!

Anonymous said...

Oh it looks stunning ,I will have to catch up with this one and then Hopefully I will be able to get on the site soon to get this next part!

Lisa said...

GiGi looks gorgeous! I tried to get the latest part but I think the website was too busy yesterday. Love the colors!

Cyn said...

Hi Helen,

GIGI is looking gorgeous!

And yes, I understand the feeling about picking up another project instead of the one next in the rotation! :-)

Cynthia
Windy Meadow

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

I love Gigi and her colors too...looking divine Helen...I must say...just stunning it is!

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Oh that is so pretty!

Brigitte said...

The colours of your Gigi look gorgeous. I can understand that it's pure fun stitching it.
I hope you enjoyed your kaffeeklatsch with your friend.

Julie said...

WTG finished part 6 already, i've only just printed mine off!

I think Mr Stick will forgive you, do an ivy leaf as punishment LOL

Lisa said...

Gigi is looking gorgeous Helen! I have loved this mystery more with each part that's been released and your wip is just about tipping me over the edge to start it lol. Luckily I need to choose colours before I can start, so might be able to put it off a little while, but I think starting this is inevitable for me now.

Barb said...

It is so pretty! I love the colors.

Veronica said...

I've seen many WIPs on this piece and I love how they all look with different colour combinations. Yours is so sweet. Makes me feel like starting it.

Karen said...

wow looks great Helen , I love the colours

Sue said...

This is so pretty. I love the color combination. Stunning ;)

Karan said...

Absolutely stunning Helen. I so wish I had your eye for colour. :0)
Hope the rocket cake worked - hope you'll post a pic!

Asta said...

It looks great, very beautiful colors:)
Good Luck:)