So far so good ..... i had a very quiet and lazy day today as the boys were out at work. I listened to some nice peaceful CD's and drank lots of Lady Grey tea whilst finishing off gift number 1 which i started yesterday.The design you have seen before as i stitched it for the noteblock Christmas gift (and it was still in my workbox lol) Its a great design from an old magazine. Thread is DMC 3835 and i chose to finish it as a lavendar hanging pomander (home grown lavendar)as the lady its for is a knitter and not a stitcher, i hope she likes it.
I'm on a roll ... another lady has a birthday second week of Jan and her scissors are naked, so i decided to make a biscornu fob. 28ct mushroom evenweave and Dragon Perle 12 floss 'beloved' was used. I always backstitch the outline and sew up with Perle 12 when doing a biscornu as its much stronger and you can pull it tight without it snapping. I decided to carry on and stitch the front and back with the same and made up the design as i went along after i had stitched a 22 stitch square. The twisted cord is made with the Perle 12 too.Happy Stitching, i think i'll put a few X's into the dreaded Peacock Chair tonight ...
I love the little biscornu...will def have to get some stitching scissors so I can do something similar lol.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty projects! I have both of the stitching chairs and haven't started either yet! I'd love to see your progress...
ReplyDeleteLove your projects you completed... I too have made an ornament with lavendar in today! Good luck with the chair!
ReplyDeletevery nice finishes
ReplyDeleteI have to say I like the new pic of Mr Moe in the basket!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had some quiet stitchy time. Lovely little Lavender pomander. and a cute little biscornu fob!Good luck with the chair!!
gorgeous stitching, Julie. You could always send me that peacock chair...
ReplyDeleteBoth finishes are awesome.
ReplyDeleteAh! I want to see that Peacock Chair. I love it, but the finishing scares me to death.
Good Luck!!
Lovely work as always Julie - you are so kind to stitch these gifts for all your friends.
ReplyDeleteI loved your latest stitching, great to see other stitchers work it spurs me on.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
Chris x
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ReplyDeleteLovely pieces Julie. The biscornu is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for my lovely scarf. I wore it on Monday when we went into Hull and it kept me lovely and snug. There is a thank you note on it's way:)
Happy New Year my dear friend:)
Lovely stitching as always Julie :). If you need any help with the Peacock chair, just ask, mine is sitting right next to me as I type ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty finishes! Wishing you a wonderful 2009!
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