Last year, my Dad was turning 70 so I knew I would have to do something special for his Birthday! When I was young he travelled a lot around the world for work. One of the places he did get to go was Russia, and he's seen St. Basil's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. My Mum had also mentioned once that he saw this piece stitched up in the LNS we used to have when they went there to pick up a gift certificate for me.
I had originally bought this chart to stitch for myself because its just so pretty, and I love Faberge Eggs! Really, this was the perfect birthday gift for my Dad! I thought I had started it with plenty of time (
February 15, 2011) to get it done for November 2011, but as you know life often conspires against you!
Enchatment of Winter
c2001 Dimples Designs - Terrance Nolan
Stitched on: 32ct Stoney Point Linen
Stitched with: DMC, Soi D'Alger, Kreinik BF and Mill Hill Beads & Treasure
So I finished it today! One year and almost one month after I started it! It is just magnificent and I'll be framing it... I'm imagining something gold and ornate!
Here are assorted closeups of the piece:
Grats!!! Very very beautifull egg...
ReplyDeleteI happy danced with you on Facebook, but this is SO spectacular it deserves a second happy dance here.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the beautiful finish!!! It is gorgeous!!!
Fantastic finish!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteUtterly sunning! Congrats Dani!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. I have enjoyed watching your progress on this piece over the past year. I wish your father much joy and many happy returns of his birthday, belated though those wishes are.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing stitching - what a wonderful gift this will make.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful! Congratulations on a fantstic finish!!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to see it framed!
As I said before, amazing is the only word for this one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift! Your work is lovely and the piece is so unique. Darlene
ReplyDeleteOh Dani wow wow wow, that is just gorgeous, well done, no wonder you are pleased what an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Dani!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your big finish! It must feel GOOD!
ReplyDeleteWow ,that is so beautiful. I'm sure your Dad will love it .
ReplyDeleteBig question , will you stitch it again for yourself ? lol.
Well done .X
woooo hoooo happy dance done here for you too ... absolutely faaaabuuuulouussss ... and love the crystal on there as well ...
ReplyDeletenow the big question is can you part with it to your dad??? ..lol love mouse xxxxx
INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope to see it framed at Ann's Open House in August.
Barb
Jesus Dani! It's absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDani, it's absolutely breathtaking! Congratulations. I have a feeling your dad will be so thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing does not begin to describe this piece. All that over-one, the blues, the golds! Beautiful. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I have enjoyed watching your progress and I am doing a happy dance along side of you.
ReplyDeleteBig Happy Dance for you Dani!! Whoohoo!! Wow, it really is a stunning design. Love it! And I'm sure your father will love it too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Are you going to wait to give it to him for his birthday this year or are you going to give it to him now?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. And what an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteWow Dani, what a beautiful piece! I'm sure your dad will love it!
ReplyDeleteWow Dani!! Its absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLinda
What a wonderful finish! Very pretty and such an accomplishment.
ReplyDeletehappy stitching....
Impressive! You've done a great job. St Basil's (just the cathedral version) is on my WIP list--you make me want to take it out.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That's all I could think of to say. It is just stunning, and for your Dad, how special. Can't wait to see it framed. CJ in OK ;-)
ReplyDeleteHoly crows, you did it! Huge congratulations, Dani! This is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, you did a fantastic job and the details are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning piece! Your stitching is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Dani. You did it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it was worth every single stitch because it is just jaw dropping!
Congratulations and I'm happy dancing with you big time. :) ((hugs))
Oh my goodness! That looks wonderful! I don't find words for it.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are great!
Hugs from Germany, Gabi
I think you deserve a medal for this one - there is so much work in it and it's turned out just perfect.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous finish Dani. Can't wait to see it framed. I'm sure your Dad will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a wonderful daughter you are. :) http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteWoooow, Dani....Stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations...Your finish is sooo beautiful that I am, for once, speechless.
Hugs
Ma
I thought I could hear your cries of joy all the way down here in the States yesterday, Dani!! What a truly incredible, magnificent, stupendous, jaw-droppingly beautiful finish!! I'm so impressed with you for sticking to it and know your dad will treasure this masterpiece. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Congratulations.
ReplyDeletePlease post a photo of the framed piece, can't wait to see it.
What a wonderful, huge finish - congrats, Dani, I'm sure your dad will treasure it!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful - congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! What a beautiful piece. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting!! Congratulations!! You must be thrilled! :D
ReplyDelete~McKenna
Beautiful! I know your Dad will love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and it was such a fun journey watching the stitching slowly spread out over your fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your father's going to love it!
wow!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your fabulous finish - it is truly beautiful!
Wow that is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Dani that is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on the finish, I look forward to seeing it framed!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Dad will be so thrilled with it Dani.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely stunning! congratulations Dani !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on an amazing finish! Happy dancing for you and with you!
ReplyDeleteThat is really amazing. I have enjoyed watching this one grow in your posts. It is very beautiful. I am sure it will be an amazing gift. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a stunning finish!! I hope I get a chance to see it in person. You've done a marvellous job on it and I know your Dad is going to be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations to you Dani, it's stunning. I'm sure your dad will love it
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations Dani - simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteTruly stunning Dani, congrats on achieving a wonderful finish :)
ReplyDeleteWooooo!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm throwing my hands in the air,
'cause I really do care,
the egg is done,
and it's really a stun...
ner.
LOL! Congrats, it is WONDERFUL!!
It's incredible! Dad is so lucky to be getting to keep this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been following your progress as long as I've been following your blog!
Now we need to see the framed picture.
Wow! Congrats Dani! EoW is stunning and I've really enjoyed watching your progress over the last few months. I am sure your dad is going to love it!!
ReplyDeleteWahooooooo!!!!! Congratulations on a stunning finish Dani!
ReplyDeleteStunning finish Dani, Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to pull my St Basils out and get it finished
Absolutely stunning girl! Congrats on your big finish. I hope I get to see it framed.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! Congrats on such an amazing finish!
ReplyDeleteYes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO YOU!!!!! Love love love it!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteDani... it's STUNNING!!!!!! :D Wowzas, what a magnificent finish!!! Congrats. :D
ReplyDeleteYays! You finished eggie! (Sorry for joining in the happy dance late. Fell sick last Friday and was sick throughout the weekend. Am still sick >.<) I love the star accent on the top. Gosh, the colours are so rich. Your dad's gonna love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning, congratulations
ReplyDeleteAll I can - just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can - just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteagain..congrats! it is beautiful
ReplyDeleteJen
Congratulations Dani., it looks amazing.
ReplyDelete