Summer Fairy
Cross Stitcher Magazine 2006
Stitched on 16ct white aida with DMC threads.
The pattern actually used beads aswell on some of the flower centres but I decided to omit these and put some french knots in their place instead. I am really pleased with the end result and so is Laura. Not bad stitching speed either for me, I started this in the middle of May this year so around 10 weeks.
Here is a close up of her face, the material looks a little yellow on this as I cut the flash off the camera as it was 'washing out' the details. You can't see the blue behind the knots on her eyes very well in this picture but it is there!!
So next I am moving onto some stitching for my mom's 70th birthday in October. Again this chart is out of an old Cross Stitcher magazine and was designed as a Mother's Day gift but I think it'll suit a birthday too. I am using cream 28ct evenweave and DMC threads but I am not going to make it into a framed picture but into a decorative cushion. I am also not including the charms in the heart and circle shapes, instead I will insert a letter S for her name in one shape and the number 70 for her age in another. It is signed and dated at the bottom so that will make it even more special, I hope.
I will start this tomorrow now as I am 'all stitched out' tonight...... but very pleased with myself on my finish.
Ginnie x
12 comments:
Back stitching has that effect on me too! She looks really pretty. The design you have chosen wil make a really special gift for your mum, I am sure she will love it
What a cutie. Congratulations on a job well done!
Congratulations on your finish...looks great!!
great finish ! I too switched beads for french Knots... a lot easier to frame, and more natural look !!!
Congratulations! It looks wonderful :)
Awesome stitching Ginnie, love how the summer fairy turned out. That little face is so delicate and beautiful!
Tanja
Lovely finish! The chart you chose for your mother's birthday is beautiful. It makes a perfect gift.
Congrats on a lovely finish.
Your new design is very pretty, cant wait to see a WIP of that one.
Congrats on another finish Ginnie. The chart you're going to do for your Mother looks so cute. I'm sure she'll love it!
Thanks for your comment on my blog. Glad you're adding The Tea Room to your wish list - it's a sweet design.
I love what you're going to make for your mother, I bet she'll love it.
Beautyful fairy ;-)
i have it too :)
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Hugs Lidia
I love this design. It is great you decided to use the French knots. A lot of people don't like them, but I think they can give the piece such a timeless look.
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