Well it turned out to be the perfect weekend for stitching. Friday night I did all of my running around, Todd and I had a nice dinner out (which we rarely do) and I settled in for the weekend, especially when the snow started to fly on Saturday morning. I wasn't going anywhere (also had my snow tires out on just in time!).
I picked up this Lizzie*Kate chart with all the threads a couple of weekends ago at Knowledge and Needles when I went to the November Timberhouse retreat (I haven't blogged about it, but have pictures on my camera). I had been on the fence about buying it for awhile, until I saw it stitched up on Sally's blog, then I had to have it.
After working on the Accolade since I came back from retreat, I decided it was time for a bit of an over-one break, and these we're calling my name! I pulled out some 28ct fabric to stitch these on. Digging around for the perfect fabric I realized my 28ct drawer is ready to puke fabric everywhere... In other words it's getting hard to close it without some escapees. So I either need to start using this stuff up, or I need to buy more fabric to fill up my 32ct drawer which isn't even half full. I've been gravitating towards higher counts lately so of course the 28ct has been piling up.
So since Friday night I have stitched up all 3 Lizzie*Kate Flora McSampler 2012 Ornaments. They are stitched on mystery 28ct fabric using a combination of Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. I also outlined each of the designed and did a backing piece so I can whip stitch these together... Whenever I find my finishative. I also included a motif from each pattern onto the back of each piece. I'm not sure if I'm going to just whip them together or add a beaded edge.
Rejoice
Noel
Believe
I really love the colours used to stitch these.
Since things have calmed down just over a week ago, not only have I been stitching quite a bit, I've started something else back up again. I've started posting to my other blog again after a long silence. I use this blog to talk about my struggles to loose weight, and to lead a more active and healthy life. I think I need it at this time in my life to get and remain motivated. I've been doing a combination of either treading water or drowning for quite awhile now, and I need to turn things around again.
- thanks for reading!
Wow! What a lot of stitching you completed! Great job and they are adorable!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! Love how you stitched the backs. No snow here but today was frigid (for Virginia in November).
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! Looking forwarding to seeing them completely done with beads.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about seeing things stitched up on blogs. It's kind of like going to the stitching stores and seeing all the models stitched up. Models sell!
ReplyDeleteThey are all cute, but I really like the believe one. Very cute. Congrats on all the finishes.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your finishes! I've been in a L*K zone too lately. The colors are fun! Good for you for recommitting to your WW goals. I need to do the same with the gym!
ReplyDeletePerfect projects to stitch in he snow!!
ReplyDeleteThese little projects are adorable. Clever to prepare the back at the same time to whip stitch them together. And I love the way how you included a little detail from the front onto the back. Looks really good.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects..
ReplyDeleteBig hugs x
Great stitching, such adorable ornaments!
ReplyDeleteHow Beautiful your ornaments are looking. I have to look up this chart, I love all 4 designs. Yes you had a good idea to use your 28ct fabric on hand - perfect! Before you know it you will need more linens soon. Amazing how these small ornaments eat up fabrics.
ReplyDeletelove Annette
Fabulous stitching! The ornaments are so sweet. I love the way you add a motif on the back, I do the same thing when I finish this way.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get back on the diet track too.
Best of luck!
Such pretty stitching. The real thing looks so much nicer than the cover photo on the chart. The colors really pop! Cute idea for the back. I never thought to do that. I'll add that to the inspirational techniques I glean (never steal!) from others!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes,I too love these Dani. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes. I did go off L*K for a while but she has some sweet designs out again while I'm liking very much.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing all three ornaments Dani. They turned out great. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Lovely stitching and I like the idea of taking motifs from the design for the back. But that's way too organised for me :P
ReplyDeleteI hear you on living a healthy life. I need to work on that ~_~
Sweet finishes!! And the snow made a perfect stay in and stitch day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finishes Dani - I just bought some fabric to stitch these and you have motivated me!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I haven't seen this chart before, another one to add to the wish list! Great stitching Dani :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a big LK fan but I do like these! And by all means buy more 32 count fabric, wouldn't want that half full drawer to get jealous of the overflowing 28 count drawer!
ReplyDeleteReally love these newer LK designs, Dani and your stitched versions look wonderful. Love the little motifs that you've incorporated onto the backs, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes, they are very cute
ReplyDeleteI like these three designs, they look so nice all made up. Your ideas for the backs are good too. I might steal that one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching, Dani!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute chart from LK.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and you stitch beautifully,
nice stitching:)
ReplyDeleteAll look so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteLove your ornies - and love how you've done the backs! Can't wait to see them finish-finished :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE these! The colours are so bright and cheerful. Definitely an add to my wishlist. :)
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