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Thursday, 26 November 2015

Lizzie Kate (sort of) November Flip-It Stamp - finished!

Hello fellow stitchers!

Goodness me, I'm very late finishing this month's LK stamp but at least it's still November!

Do you remember I wanted to replace the LK pheasant with either fireworks or poppies? Well, that was easier said than done! I scoured the internet for suitable free fireworks and poppy charts but didn't have much success. Then I thought about using autumnal icons such as squirrels, acorns and leaves but wasn't too lucky there either. Finally I decided to raid my mum's messy stash (which hasn't really been touched for five years) and I came across this poppy design. The poppy was perfect but I had to alter the leaves to fit in the allotted space.

I'm not that happy with it as it has more of a "flower-of-the-month" rather than sombre feeling. But at least you can (should be able to) tell it's a poppy! I'm sorry if redesigning the stamp upsets any LK perfectionists, but I tried to keep to her style as best I could.

Stitch count 47 wide by 47 high
Stitched on 16ct Rustico Aida 2 over 1
Started - 2nd November 2015
Finished - 25th November 2015
Total stitching time - 12 hours 10 minutes


Now for December's Stamp - yippee - and the last in the series - boo-hoo! Good job I've got more LK smalls planned for nearly every month next year!

Happy stitching everybody!
Rachel x

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11 comments:

  1. Katie26 November 2015 at 16:31

    I think it looks perfect. Congrats on the finish!!! Maybe you should join in the Smalls SAL next year. Here is the link to her blog to learn more...http://stitchinglotus.ca/

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  2. Linda26 November 2015 at 17:39

    Congrats on the cute finish Rachel. I think it looks great.

    Linda

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  3. Faith...26 November 2015 at 17:54

    You did a great job with the substitution! It looks like it belonged there all along. Congrats on the finish ;)

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  4. Unknown26 November 2015 at 18:48

    Very pretty, the red poppy shines formally like it very much.
    Greetings Sandra

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  5. Justine26 November 2015 at 20:06

    I think it's beautiful and totally appropriate for Armistice Day. I think it's really in keeping with the other LK designs too. Great job!

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  6. Pull the other thread28 November 2015 at 09:41

    Fantastic finish and I too think you did a great job.

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  7. Mii Stitch28 November 2015 at 17:19

    Rachel you have done a brilliant job with the poppy! I really like your November stamp

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  8. Tiffstitch29 November 2015 at 18:57

    Looks great and no one should have an issue with you changing the design.

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  9. Stitching Noni2 December 2015 at 06:09

    I think your poppy looks great! I am sure no one will have an issue with you adjusting the design to suit what you want it to be :o)
    Great finish for November
    Hugs xx

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  10. Brigitte3 December 2015 at 09:35

    I love that poppy and it goes perfectly well with the November stamp. Nice choice.

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  11. Tina8 December 2015 at 15:56

    Brilliant job on the poppy!! That's the fun of cross stitching- we personalize bits and pieces to make it our own unique piece!!

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