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Sunday, February 08, 2009

A Happy Dance!

I knew if I set my mind to it I should be able to finish stitching my gift, and its done! With only an hour to spare before bedtime. I haven't quite decided how I'm going to finish this yet. Either as a wall hanging (like I did Christin's Christmas present), a flat fold, framed, or a cube-it.

Macdonald Maple Leaf
cLynne Nicoletti
Stitched on 28ct mystery evenweave
Stitched with DMC cotton

Next on my list of stitching to do's is squares for Fair and Square. Its too late tonight, but tomorrow night I'll pick out what I'm going to stitch for my partner and get started. I'm notorious for being a little late to mail things out so I am trying harder to be more on time.

52 comments:

imnverted said...

The maple leaf is just beautiful! Great job Dani.

Karen said...

wow thats a wonderful finish well done

Jo said...

Stunning! What a great HD. It'll look great however you finish it

Unknown said...

Dani .... The leaf is great ! Are the smaller leaves in the back ground on the fabric or also stitched ??

Zoe

Christine said...

Thats stunning! Well done

Margaret said...

What a beautiful piece Dani. I must consider stitching this for my brother - he would love it.

Michelle Andaya said...

Well I'd give it some happy dance too. Read your weight loss post, too. CONGRATS!

Chiloe said...

Whatever finishes will be great because the colors are stunning ! I really love it !!!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

A very pretty finish! Love your autograph on it too ;)

Carmen said...

amazing work Dani,the design of the leaf is stunning!

Suburban Stitcher said...

This is such a beautiful finish! I think that I love the simplicity of showing the detail and beautiful colors of the leaf! Great job...and congrats!

Anonymous said...

It's a great finish. Ann

wendy said...

beautiful!

staci said...

Congrats Dani on a gorgeous finish!!!

Lisa said...

What a great finish! I've always loved that design.

Rebel In Ontario said...

Lovely finish...and I'm sure however you decide to complete it will be gorgeous as well!

Kathy A. said...

Beautifully done It think it would make a great cube!!! I've seen you do them and they are so gorgeous done up.

Julie said...

A super finish

Brigitte said...

Wonderful finish. I love the colours used in it, I can easily imagine this as a cube, that would look great.

Laura said...

It's beautiful! Congratulations!

Paula said...

It looks great.

claudia said...

Love that maple leaf! The colors are so pretty! It would go really nicely in my new room! ha ha
Your weight loss is looking great! I weigh in today, but probably didn't lose, I'll be surprised if I did!
Keep up the great work!

Karoline said...

It's gorgeous Dani, congratulations

Donna said...

Amazing work. It is just gorgeous! I absolutely love it!

Heather said...

Great job, Dani. Lynne's designs are great, aren't they? I wonder what she is up to, since she hasn't updated her site in ages.

Leah said...

Wow, that looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing it "finished".

Karan said...

Oh those colours are glorious - fab finish Dani. :0)

Beatrice said...

WOW that is just gorgeous..look at those faces in there. Cubit I think would be stunning!

geeky Heather said...

That is a really cool pattern, and it came out looking great! Congrats!

Dawn B. said...

Beautiful! Stunning are both good words to describ this finish.

Leslie aka zoeandcooper said...

That is a beautiful piece. I really like the face and wolf in the leaf. Great finish:)

Anonymous said...

It's lovely!!!
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Sally said...

Wow, Dani, the maple leaf is beautiful! Such beautiful, rich colours.

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Lynn said...

Love your MacDonald Maple Leaf Dani! I have Lynne Nicoletti's Canadian Flag but haven't gotten around to stitching it yet. I love looking for all the hidden pictures.
Congrats on your continues success with your weight loss. You go girl!!

Maxine said...

WOW that leaf is so pretty....congrats on your HD :)

Von said...

Very cool design, Dani! Nicely done. :)

Stitchingranny said...

Well done you its a stunning finish and for my money would be perfect as a wall hanging. Your friend is going to be thrilled with it.

Lillie said...

Loved the color. Well done!

Cindy F. said...

Congrats Dani! Such a pretty piece:)

Abi said...

Great job Dani! Congratulations.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Brilliant!

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful Dani. I didn't notice the pictures inside the leaf at first, then it was like WOW, look at that!

stitching aussie style said...

I think this is fantastic!!!!

Something that I would love to stitch myself.

CritterLady62 said...

I love that Maple leaf. Great job. The little faces in it are so interesting.

Lynne said...

It is beautiful Dani !! Congratulations !!

Jenn said...

That is such a pretty design! You did a fabulous job!!

Lucy said...

very unique....

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. Your WIP photos look like it was a really fun project to stitch.

Judith said...

Congrats on the finish it looks beautifull

Kajsa said...

I'ts gorgeous! Congratulations!

Carol R said...

A beautiful maple leaf Dani. Are we supposed to see faces or is it just my overactive imagination?

Sharon said...

That is such a cool and beautiful finish! Congrats!