Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Finish and Two Starts!

I finished up "The Stockings" yesterday! I ended up taking out Santa's beard and using a brighter white and two strands so it would show up better.

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Shepherd's Bush "The Stockings"
Fabric: 32 ct. Oatmeal by R&R (discontinued)
Threads: Various silk threads
Started: 12/8/10 - Finished: 12/20/10


I had been saving HandWork's Frances Eden to start on New Year's Day, but I couldn't resist starting her early.

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40 ct. Vintage Homepun, Vikki Clayton silks (1 over 2).


I also decided to start another Shepherd's Bush Christmas design - "Glad Tidings" kit.

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35 ct. Tea-dyed linen (replaced linen that came in the kit), various silk threads (1 over 2).


Well, I've just been hanging out with my mom and the kids. We went to the mall today (crazy us). I got my hair cut, but didn't do any shopping. I'm waiting until my dh gets here on Wednesday to do some last minute shopping. Did I mention that I'm a procrastinator?? :)



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37 comments:

  1. CatherineTue Dec 21, 03:12:00 PM EST

    Love your finish!! And your starts are fantastic!

    Merry Christmas!

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  2. MargieTue Dec 21, 03:38:00 PM EST

    That is the cutest! I love your new starts also.

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  3. InekeTue Dec 21, 03:52:00 PM EST

    Your finished Santa is beautiful.
    Lovely new starts did you choose.

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  4. AnonymousTue Dec 21, 03:54:00 PM EST

    I can't wait to see your progress continue on Frances Eden. I've had my eye on that one for a while. You'll have it done in no time!

    And, wonderful SB pieces!

    LauraB

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  5. Charlene ♥ NCTue Dec 21, 04:00:00 PM EST

    Love your finishes and new choices! We must be pro-sisters at heart - I'm not finished with anything Christmas related.

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  6. DanielleTue Dec 21, 04:18:00 PM EST

    Everything looks great! I love SB! Every time I see you posted from Blog Press I'm so jealous! LOL. I hope to get an Ipad next year sometime. I know I asked you this before, but how do you get such great photographs? I am working on a Lizzie Kate piece with green fabric and the fabric in pics looks NOTHING like green. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  7. DebTue Dec 21, 04:19:00 PM EST

    I just love your finish Nicole. And your new SB start too! And now, I see that you're starting Frances Eden and you're making me want to go back to mine! It's going to be fun watching your progress because you've started in the complete opposite corner. It will be fun to see what I'll be stitching in the future (that is, when I pick her up again!!

    Merry Christmas!

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  8. AnnieTue Dec 21, 04:47:00 PM EST

    Shepherd's Bush designs are just so adorable. Love how yours turned out.

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  9. valerieTue Dec 21, 04:55:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish Nicole! Great new starts too!

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  10. KatrinaTue Dec 21, 05:09:00 PM EST

    Cute finish and I love your new starts!!!! Merry Christmas :-).

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  11. LesleyanneTue Dec 21, 05:21:00 PM EST

    Lovely finish. look forward to seeing more of your new starts.

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  12. BeritTue Dec 21, 05:35:00 PM EST

    Santa's new beard FTW! :D

    What a gorgeous New Year's start!

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  13. DeborahTue Dec 21, 05:52:00 PM EST

    I just love the stockings were hung! Is it a new SB kit?

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  14. HazelTue Dec 21, 05:54:00 PM EST

    Love your finish and your new start. I came on your blog to look at your Shores as I am still undecided about fabric and threads. I am tempted to try 40 ct but bit scared at doing such a large piece on it. x

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  15. MeredithTue Dec 21, 05:59:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish and two gorgeous starts! Sounds like a fun day! I'm heading out tonight to shop a little...

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  16. MargaretTue Dec 21, 06:29:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish! I love your new starts too. I really want to stitch Frances one day. Have fun with your relatives!

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  17. merumoTue Dec 21, 06:44:00 PM EST

    Congrats for your Santa Stockings! Very cute!! I love both of your new start, too! Your post remined me of I also have Shepherd's Bush's Christmas project...

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  18. Laurie in IowaTue Dec 21, 07:12:00 PM EST

    That's a sweet finish Nicole. Love your new starts. Have a very Merry Christmas

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  19. FayeTue Dec 21, 07:53:00 PM EST

    Pretty, pretty, pretty~~~ Everything looks awesome~~

    Woman, when do you sleep???hahahahaha

    Have a fun time with the family, Faye

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  20. BrendaSTue Dec 21, 08:10:00 PM EST

    Great finish! Love your new starts too!

    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  21. JanTue Dec 21, 08:51:00 PM EST

    Procrastinators are always great shoppers! :0)

    I love your finish and the change in Santa's beard, will make a mental note to do that for mine. Also love your new SB start. Frances Eden is going to be luscious, with those colors!

    Merry Christmas, Nicole!!

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  22. GlennaTue Dec 21, 09:45:00 PM EST

    Merry Christmas! I love Frances Eden (thinking of a restart, but I have so much going as it is) and I hadn't seen the new SB you started--it's very pretty. And the finished SB is adorable--my favorite is the little striped sock.

    I like a little last minute shopping as long as not ALL of it is last-minute.

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  23. TanyaTue Dec 21, 10:07:00 PM EST

    SB has the cutest designs. I really like your finish piece.I am looking forward to your Frances Eden progress.

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  24. KarenTue Dec 21, 10:18:00 PM EST

    Very nice Nicole! Love our new starts....merry christmas...

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  25. JaneWed Dec 22, 04:53:00 AM EST

    Wonderful finish on 'Stockings', Nicole! I love this design, it looks so festive with their fat Santa in it. Glad Tidings will be lovely too. What can I say, I'm mad for SB! Love seeing people stitching them up.

    Merry Christmas, if I don't get to you later on.

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  26. AnonymousWed Dec 22, 05:32:00 AM EST

    What a sweet finish! I think that one's going on my wishlist, it'll be a nice companion to the new Merry Be design.

    Lovely new starts too, have a great Christmas.

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  27. Patty C.Wed Dec 22, 07:48:00 AM EST

    Your work is just breathtaking - A blog I truly love to follow !!!!
    Merry Christmas

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  28. BluWed Dec 22, 11:13:00 PM EST

    Lovely finish! And very pretty new starts.

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  29. Poussy Stitches My LoveThu Dec 23, 05:19:00 AM EST

    very lovely !

    *Merry Christmas to you*

    marylin France

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  30. SueThu Dec 23, 11:17:00 AM EST

    Your finish is very pretty, congrats on starting two new projects. Merry Christmas.

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  31. MichelleThu Dec 23, 05:26:00 PM EST

    Congrats on your finish! Now you've got me wanting to start Frances Eden - dang it!

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  32. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsSat Dec 25, 08:48:00 AM EST

    Your finish is gorgeous, Nicole!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Nicole. I hope 2011 is filled with much happiness (and stitching time!)

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  33. SiobhánSun Dec 26, 07:14:00 AM EST

    Congratulations on the very timely finish, Nicole! I love your new starts. Frances is going to be gorgeous on that linen!

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  34. barbaraMon Dec 27, 02:47:00 PM EST

    I don't always comment, but I do ALWAYS love your projects! :D

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  35. DonaTue Dec 28, 04:17:00 PM EST

    Your SB finish is so cute! I love the design! I look forward to seeing progress on your Frances. I can't wait to start my NYD piece either and may do so this evening.

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  36. KarolineWed Dec 29, 03:10:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous finish & lovely new starts

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  37. DianaSun Jan 02, 09:56:00 PM EST

    Great finish! Hope to stitch that kit someday. I like your choice of new start, too.

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