Monday, November 10, 2008

Two New Starts

I was surfing the web and came across Stacy Nash's designs on Pattern Mart and decided to download "Early Style Alphabet Pinkeep Pillow." I thought it would look pretty on one of the new fabrics I got recently (40 ct. Purely Primitive).

Stacy Nash's "Alphabet Pinkeep Pillow"

I got just a little bit stitched before my eyes started to go cross-eyed because of the 40 ct., which I actually think is smaller than 40 ct. because of the dyeing. So I decided to also start "Thankful Sheep." What a difference! I love the look of 40 ct., but I don't love stitching on it so much! Anyway, here's my little progress pic of that one..

SB Thankful Sheep

I'm having a lot fun stitching this one, I should have it finished fairly quick. Well, not much else going on here! Just hanging out with Matthew while his brothers are in school. Write later!


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13 comments:

  1. Cindy F.Mon Nov 10, 12:40:00 PM EST

    Ohhh, both are so pretty! Love the colors...floss and fabric!
    Can't wait to see more!

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  2. temari by the seaMon Nov 10, 12:50:00 PM EST

    I love SB! your stitching is perfect!cant wait to see them finished....

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  3. AnonymousMon Nov 10, 01:29:00 PM EST

    It's sure cute. I need to finish or frame mine!

    I use 36 count when something calls for 40 (unless it's a really tiny design). It still looks good with one strand and the needle doesn't have to be "pushed" through the linen. That's the part I don't like about 40 count.

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  4. AnonymousMon Nov 10, 01:31:00 PM EST

    They're both lovely - I like the fabric you're using for the SN piece.

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  5. TheresaMon Nov 10, 03:16:00 PM EST

    Both starts look great~
    I love the colors on "Thankful Sheep"!!! It's so cute~

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  6. Suburban StitcherMon Nov 10, 05:32:00 PM EST

    I share the same feelings about 40ct. It's worth the trouble, though!

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  7. Stitch WizardMon Nov 10, 07:26:00 PM EST

    These are both so pretty! I can't even begin to stitch on 40 ct without my mag light so you do quite well not having to use one. I love the little sheep! Both of these are just awesome!

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  8. AnonymousMon Nov 10, 08:27:00 PM EST

    I love both WIPs! I have quite a few pieces of 40ct in my stash but haven't yet worked up the courage to try...the stitches look so fine but I think I would just about kill my poor old myopic eyes...

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  9. MicheleTue Nov 11, 12:52:00 AM EST

    40 ct! you rock :) Love the starts and the west coast finish is wonderful too!

    and love your new blog lookk :)

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  10. IreneTue Nov 11, 03:49:00 AM EST

    Both starts look great !

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  11. JaneTue Nov 11, 04:22:00 AM EST

    I'm mad for Stacy Nash designs, and this one's no exception. The fabric you've chosen looks great, and I admire you for working on 40ct. It would certainly be a challenge. :)

    Thankful Sheep's looking great and you'll probably finish it in another session. It's such a cutie!

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  12. MoniTue Nov 11, 07:02:00 AM EST

    Both starts look gorgeous! Great designs, nice colors, beautiful fabrics!
    I love the look of 40 ct. too, but my eyes are not very happy when I stitch on it! I use a neck magnifier,it helps me a lot. :)
    Monica

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  13. MichelleTue Nov 11, 01:50:00 PM EST

    Love your Stacy Nash start. I may have to invest in some of that Purely Primitive fabric - pretty!

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