It's the last Thursday of the month so time to post about my piece of work for the Smalls SAL, run by Heather of Stitching Lotus. My aim during 2016 is to complete a Christmas Ornament each month. So far it's all going according to plan. I chose another Lizzie Kate piece this month.
Here's the finished piece before being made up:
..... and after:
Noel
Lizzie Kate Tiny Tidings XIV
Stitched on 16ct Cloud Brown over-dyed aida from sewitall.com 2 over 1
Stitch Count 51 wide by 48 high
Started - 12th May 2016
Finished - 16th May 2016
Total stitching time - 4 hours 45 minutes
Plus a couple of hours to finish off
Total stitching time - 4 hours 45 minutes
Plus a couple of hours to finish off
I omitted the yellow border around the design as I knew I would be using the gold-coloured cord. I also changed the bauble slightly and added gold beads to compliment the backing fabric. Nice and simple, yet very effective.
I also said I would show you the finish-finished cow piece from last month which Ingrid very kindly and very beautifully made into a pin keep:
photos courtesy of and with permission from Mii Stitch
The finishing off really is perfect. Thank you, Ingrid, you did a fantastic job!
See you next month with another Christmas Ornament.
Rachel x
Perfect stitching, and a beautiful finish, you are very talented!
ReplyDeleteJulie in Australia
Your ornament is so pretty!! :) Lovely finish by Ingrid !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects, both the stitching and the finishing!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching, and you do such a great job finishing!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching, and you do such a great job finishing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the cute finish Rachel. The cow finish looks great.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Lovely smalls stitching and finishing :)
ReplyDeleteThat cow is so cool.. What a great little finish - and of course your Christmas ornament is perfect. I have to get better at finishing my finishes
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute ornament you made there and the backing and little additions you made were perfect! The cow is cute and I am sure the recipient loved it!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament turned out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament and cow pinkeep are both lovely. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful smalls! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely finish - and Ingrid did a great job on those cows!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely little ornament, and so neatly finished.
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes Rachel! They're both so very neat and perfect!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the ornament I love it! The cow is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent finish! You're doing very well finishing off at least one item a month. I've managed only a couple, so I have to catch up.
ReplyDeleteI have the same Lizzie Kate pattern and I love the finish. Great stitching!
ReplyDeleteLove your ornament. It is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe cow finish is so cute! Ingrid did a great job finishing it.
So far behind but just had to see what you've been up to. Congrats on the adorable ornament finish. The cow is too cute too.
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