Sunday 19 October 2008

HAPPY SUNDAY

You all know what its like, you appear to be almost done but those last few stitches take days, there is always more than you anticipate. So when I sat down this afternoon to do a bit of stitching I did not expect to finish today but here it is done. The last few stitches went in just before four o'clock so I am feeling well pleased with myself. I even remembered to put my initials on it. The only down side is that although its quite warm today its very overcast which does not make for wonderful photography. Apart from the fact I used my own colour scheme and I added some little reddish pinky beads at the bottom for the berries this one is stitched just as the designer intended.

I have really enjoyed stitching this and I liked the fabric I was stitching on. Hopefully there is enough left to stitch CCN Forest Snowfall too as it would be nice to do them both on the same fabric. A couple of people asked about the fabric but I cannot tell what sort it is. I bought it at the Harrogate show last year from the fabric stall there (the one where you buy so many pieces for £10.00 or something) and I know if the same stall is there this year I will be getting more.

I have a couple of small but secret bits I want to do next and then we will see. At the moment I have my eye on doing some more to Heirloom Christmas but I am not going to tie myself down to anything.

Thank you for all the lovely comments you have left, you have all been so encouraging, and I do so appreciate you taking the time not only to read my ramblings but to leave a comment.

xx
may your frogs stay in their ponds

22 comments:

Ranae said...

Congrats! your LHN finish turned out beautifully

Stitcher said...

Great finish. It looks really pretty.

Anonymous said...

It is beautiful, what a charming piece!

Clare-Aimetu said...

Well done, it's a beautiful finish.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful finish Helen!!

Tammy said...

Such a darling finish.

stitcherw said...

Lovely finish, the little sheep in it are so cute.
Sue

Kathy A. said...

That is a beautiful piece hon.Congrats on the finish!!!

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Wonderful finish and it is very lovely!

Marian said...

Love your finish, but I really like the photo on your header.

Marian

Christine said...

Congratulations Helen, its a lovely finish!

Lindylou said...

That is gorgeous Helen...Well Done

Chris said...

Just found your blog and your stitching is so beautiful...

Chris x

Kathy said...

Oh wow Helen that is just gorgeous I love it.

Hugs xxxxx

Sarah's Book Reviews said...

that is gorgeous, the fabric really suits the design too

Sally said...

Gorgeous finish Helen! It's so pretty.

Julie said...

Gorgeous finish!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

It is stunning Helen! Well done!!!

staci said...

Congrats on the gorgeous finish! You finished that one up quickly!

Veronica said...

Beautiful, beautiful finish. Love the bead berries :) So are you gonna have it framed up?

Thanx for the information on how to do a pin head stitch. Another stitcher had mentioned it to me before and even taught me how but I've never actually got around to doing it. Now with the helpful diagrams, I'm gonna give it a go.

Karen said...

lovely finish

Cyn said...

Hi Helen,

Congratulations on your finish!

"Winter Whites" is beautiful!

Cynthia
Windy Meadow