Wednesday, December 15, 2010

I finished up the model for Lisa the other day and got it mailed out yesterday. I'm so glad I was able to get it finished before I left for Florida!

I ended up getting The Drawn Thread's "Sampler of Stitches" back out and worked on it some...

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I got all the "U" stitches finished. That buttonhole stitch on the bottom gave me lots of trouble. The Soie Perlee was not easy to work with. After three tries I finally got it in.

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32 ct. Vintage Magnolia, Soie d'Alger silk (1 over 2).


After I had enough of specialty stitches I decided to get back to "The Stockings."

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32 ct. Oatmeal linen by R&R, various silk threads (1 over 2)


I changed the darker green from Belle Soie Collard Greens to Creme De Menthe and I'm much happier with it now.

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I only wish I had used darker linen so Santa's beard would show up better. Oh well, no starting over now!! :) Not sure when I'll be able to post again... I have Christmas Cookies to bake and bags to pack for our trip. It's going to be busy until Christmas. Just in case I don't get a chance to post before Christmas I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday! Be safe and have fun!! :)




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22 comments:

  1. DanielleWed Dec 15, 09:24:00 AM EST

    LOVE the Shepherd's Bush piece. Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  2. Vonna PfeifferWed Dec 15, 09:53:00 AM EST

    Your sampler of stitches is beautiful Nicole...and your Shepherd's Bush piece is too!
    Have safe travels and a great holiday!

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  3. MeredithWed Dec 15, 09:53:00 AM EST

    Beautiful work Nicole! Have a wonderful trip to Florida to see your family and Merry Christmas!!

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  4. KatrinaWed Dec 15, 09:53:00 AM EST

    Cute SB piece and I always love DT, very elegant :-). Travel safe and have a merry Christmas!!!!

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  5. MargaretWed Dec 15, 09:54:00 AM EST

    Beautiful stitching as always! glad you got Lisa's model done! Safe travels!

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  6. LesleyanneWed Dec 15, 10:20:00 AM EST

    Your stitching is stunning. Have a wonderful christmas.

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  7. MichelleWed Dec 15, 10:45:00 AM EST

    Congrats on getting the model finished. And I'm loving your progress on both WIPs. It's good to have two different pieces to switch back and forth on!

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  8. SusanWed Dec 15, 11:18:00 AM EST

    Lisa is a very lucky designer to have you stitch for her - your stitching is beautiful.

    Have a safe journey!

    Merry Christmas!

    Happy Stitching!

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  9. UnknownWed Dec 15, 12:04:00 PM EST

    I love your DT piece!!! Your Shepherd's Bush is sweet too!

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  10. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Wed Dec 15, 12:16:00 PM EST

    Your Sampler of Stitches is really looking wonderful, Nicole! And, what's not to love about SB???

    Have a safe journey and Merry Christmas!

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  11. szaberkaWed Dec 15, 12:24:00 PM EST

    What about turning Santas' beard to white? Otherwise it's lovely!

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  12. AnonymousWed Dec 15, 02:16:00 PM EST

    Sampler of Stitches is looking beautiful Nicole and the stockings are cute! Merry Christmas!

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  13. BertieWed Dec 15, 05:28:00 PM EST

    Beautiful stitching!!
    Have a great time in probably a very Warm Florida :))

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  14. NanWed Dec 15, 05:43:00 PM EST

    You are making great progress. Have a safe trip and Merry Christmas to you also.

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  15. DeborahWed Dec 15, 05:58:00 PM EST

    Love the SB piece!So cute.

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  16. AnonymousWed Dec 15, 06:18:00 PM EST

    The DT is so gorgeous! I just drool over it when you post about it. I really need those charts! Your little Santa is precious, and I like the green you chose. Creme de Menthe is a fantastic Christmas green. :)
    Have a safe trip and Merry Christmas!

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  17. GiovannaThu Dec 16, 04:38:00 AM EST

    They're both gorgeous WIPs, but I'm really in love with SoS - your stitching is perfect!

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  18. The Scarlett HouseThu Dec 16, 09:25:00 AM EST

    Beautiful DT piece, Nicole. You do such a variety of stitching...one never knows what you're putting your needle to next.

    Safe travelling to Florida.

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  19. Connie BFri Dec 17, 02:56:00 AM EST

    Very nice stitching!!!

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  20. VaidaFri Dec 17, 03:27:00 AM EST

    The sampler of stitches looks gorgeous! And I love the SB piece - sooooo cute!
    Have a very merry Christmas!

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  21. Carol RFri Dec 17, 03:46:00 AM EST

    Both pieces are lovely but I must admit your Drawn Thread sampler is gorgeous and definitely my favourite!

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  22. LisaTue Dec 21, 06:35:00 AM EST

    Lovely progress on your wips.

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