Designer: Nancy Sturgeon
Fabric: 32ct. Hunter Green
Fibers: DMC and GAST
Date Started: 10-19-2010
Date Finished:10-20-2010
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hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Leaping Reindeer
Can you say HARD on the eyes??? WOW! BOY, my eyes are not what they used to be...even with my glasses!!! I thought at first I may not be able to stitch this after getting started on the first few stitches. This one was a challenge to my eyes! I am so glad I don't have to stitch on dark colors all the time :) It may have been a challenge, but I love the way it finished up-it was definitely worth the eye strain and a few words I may have muttered under my breath!!!. I decided on a pillow finish and I had these crystal snowflakes for some time now that I have wanted to use so I substituted them for the stitched snowflakes. Some ribbon and a button for some character :) This is another Christmas gift that will go out :)
Designer: Nancy Sturgeon
Fabric: 32ct. Hunter Green
Fibers: DMC and GAST
Date Started: 10-19-2010
Date Finished:10-20-2010
Thank you so much for visiting with me today :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC
Designer: Nancy Sturgeon
Fabric: 32ct. Hunter Green
Fibers: DMC and GAST
Date Started: 10-19-2010
Date Finished:10-20-2010
Thank you so much for visiting with me today :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC
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56 Bees Abuzz:
Handsome--I'd say the aggravation was well worth it.
:)
What a nice design. Very cute.
Blessings from france
Becky,
Oh I just love this one! It is truly a treat to look at. I just love the finish on it. It is perfect!
Hugs :)
Absolutely stunning. I love Christmas!!!!
Dear Becky,
This is gorgeous! And the colors match so well! Seeing this little pillow, I just can´t wait to decorate for Christmas!
Your German fan,
Marina
So pretty! Love your finishing, as always! And I think your finish just ignited my Christmas stitching mojo! I think a Red and Green project is in my (near) future. Thank you for the inspiration.
He's fabulous
This is so cute..how fun to pop in on you and see the start of the Christmas season!! :)
I hear you about the eyes, the older I get, the smaller the holes get. :(
Do you know of an on-line tutorial for how to make these pillow finishes? I am SO in love with this finish and would love to make some of these for gifts. Thanks for any help. :)
It's beautiful! You're so right about stitching on dark fabrics -- gets harder with each passing year. Sigh.
So sweet Becky. I just love everything about it. I can't wait to do some more Christmas stitching now I've seen this :) Once I get BBD Their Song finished that is my intention!
I love it! The colour is fab and well worth all that effort. x
Love this one. The color of the linen really makes the reindeer pop!
Thanks for sharing
Beautiful, elegant finish Becky...love the reindeer!
HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri
Oh, I love this one. But I guess I say about them all. :) Actually I not only like your finish but love the pattern. I'll have to go look for that one.
Another beautiful finsih Becky. I agree those darker colors are so tough on the eys.
BEEutiful, Becky! I have a very hard time stitching on the darker colors, too, so tend to avoid them, but boy this one turned out great! I love the finish, too. L(
Fantastic finish, Becky. Another gift that is sure to be treasured.
Take Care & Happy Stitching...
Hugs, Sandy
Definitely worth your frustration - absolutely gorgeous!
So cute!
:)
Oh Becky, it's beautiful!! I know what you mean, dark fabric can be a pain! Totally worth it in this case though ;)
xoxo
It does feel very festive with the green and red fabrics!!!!! I love it!!
The word ELEGANT jumped in my mind when I looked at this. Put some warm tea bags on your eyes and pat yourself on the back because this was well worth it.
Hugs
-missy-
I LOVE the way this one turned out! The fabric/ribbon matches perfectly w/the design! How cute and festive!
Have you ever tried using a white towel or pillowcase on your lap, under something dark when you're stitching?? It really helps to see the holes better. But I truly know what you mean about eye strain.
Tanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com
This was definitely worth the effort - it is such a gorgeous piece. Can't wait to see what you create next :)
So cute, I love reindeer. It's seem to be Christmas before time...
Take care.
Hugs
Dark fabric is tough on which to stitch but every piece I see on dark fabric is gorgeous. This one is no exception and the pillow finish is perfect.
Very cute =)
I Love Christmas!!!
So cute! Dark fabrics are challenging, aren't they? I've stitched a couple of things on black recently, and it's really hard to see the holes, even in broad daylight!
Just gorgeous, BEE....VERY much worth all of the efforts you put forth...it is most striking!!!!
Congrats on your 100th fini too, I didn't get to tell you before now...knew you would do it, amazing you are! Can't wait to see and admire everything that you do between now and December 1st, what a treat for the eyes everything will be, I am sure!!
love and big hugs, scoob
Wonderful finish! I know what you mean about dark fabrics. This pillow turned out beautifully.
While stitching on dark fabric isn't easy, it looks like it was worth the effort. BEAUTIFUL JOB!
What a gorgeous little pillow, I can imagine the fabric would be a pain to stitch on, but great work!
Love that reindeer on green fabric! Great finishing as usual!
Hugs,
Another beauty, and you were so patient to have stitched on the dark green, I dont think my eyes would have held out. I had to stitch on a fluro green coloured evenweave once in a round robin and I kept getting all cross eyed and headaches from it, that was a nightmare.
Hugs to you
LISA V
All your trouble was definitely worth it for this one. It's gorgeous! The colours compliment each other so well.
I tend to avoid dark fabrics as well. I just strain my eyes too much.
Is this an older chart Becky? I haven't seen this one before and I really like it. Thanks for sharing your finish with us!
Gorgeous! Love the finish! Congrats on making your goal as well.
How pretty! I'm glad I'm not the only one who avoids dark fabric! I stitched a stocking for my dd on it a year or two ago and - my word! - I thought it would drive me crazy! Stitching different shades of dark blue on dark blue fabric was maddening. It turned out so pretty, though, that I'm glad I kept going. And yours is just lovely, as well!!!! :-)
Blessings!
Tricia
That is gorgeous! I love the colors in this.
Oh.. becky, Your poor eyes!! It is so cute!! I know it was worth it !!! Those crystal snowflakes make it so cute!!!
I absolutely love the combination of colours in this project. Your finishing as usual is perfect :)
Wonderful finish - You are getting me in the Christmas mood ;)
Beautiful finish, I love it!
It's nice Becky.
Love the green fabric.
Marilyn
I love the leaping reindeer pillow. Where did you get the pattern. I would love to do this one. I love country style, all your stitchin is things I would love to do. My e-mai addy is beickertr@hotmail.com. I am now a follower of your blog and will be visiting often. Ruthie
Absolutely beautiful!
-Jen
So pretty Becky!! Definitely worth the challenge :)
Hugs
Love this one:) It's so so adorable!!! Awesome job;)
Hello,
Your stitching and finishings are very beautiful.
Jackie.
Oh my, isn't this adorable? I love reindeer and this one's so wonderful.
It's lovely, Becky, and I love that kind of finish!
Becky, I no longer have computer access at home and it is very limited at work. I hope you received my email.
This is one gorgeous finish.
Jane S L
What a gorgeous finish! I love it, so christmassy and rich in colour. Red and green are just my fav christmas colours.
Great job! Debra in NC
Beautiful, beautiful...¡so cute!
I love it!
Hugs
Beautiful finish Becky :-)
It is making me want to start stitching for Christmas!
Hard on the eyes but worth it!!
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