Better Late Than Never
So I finally finished my owl on the pumpkin, it's meant for Halloween which was oh LAST week, but hey it's done. ;)
I love how it turned out, it has some minor glitches that we won't discuss but overall I love it. :) Now I just need to get it framed. I think the only complaint I can put forth is that the pattern didn't have a conversion to DMC. It was specialty threads only and that was a bit of a pain, especially for those that can't get or don't want to use them. I wish that this kind of info was noted when selling a pattern as it can be quite crucial. That's my only complaint though, the pattern is well done and easy to use. And FUN! :D
I told you that I took an embroidery class and showed my progress...well here's the finished project.
The part I loved the most making this was the ribbon embroidery. I know, can you believe it? Everyone else hated it or had trouble with it but I really loved it. I have no idea what I'm going to do with this, maybe a pillow? But here is a close up of some of my stitches for San.
Not too horrible for someone whose never done them (except for lazy daisies) before. LOL
Well I hope you all are having fun stitching and enjoying fall or spring depending on where you are. :D
10 comment(s):
Your pumpkin turned out great, and you'll enjoy it twice as much when next year rolls around. Your embroidery project is stunning! WOW!
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mainely stitching, at
11/08/2007 10:53 PM
Your pumpkin is beautiful !!!
So is our class project, well done !!
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Iris, at
11/09/2007 2:02 AM
Amazing!!! The owl would be my mom's fav, for sure...
And your heart is impressive!
Autumn is a tricky season. Not talking about Halloween here, though... Lol! It's just that I love the colours and special sunshine (light is more yellow) but when I see all the people around me complaining, I just can't help being contaminated by their mood...
Take care!
Lili
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Leeland, at
11/09/2007 2:30 AM
The owl & pumpkin is darling, just think how much you will enjoy it over the years, even if it was a few days late for this year. Great job!
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Wawanna, at
11/11/2007 11:25 PM
The pumpkin and owl are great!
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Dawn T., at
11/12/2007 8:50 AM
My you've been busy. Trick or Treat looks wonderful, what a fun design. I haven't done any of the Glendon Place designs yet, but do have Easter Ave. in my stash to do at some point.
Your embroidary project is lovely too, what a fun way to learn the different stitches. Evangeline and the African Ladies look awesome framed up. The shadow boxes worked great with the statues, how creative.
Sue
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stitcherw, at
11/12/2007 7:08 PM
molto bello lo schema di Halloween
complimenti
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Anonymous, at
11/14/2007 3:55 AM
Your pumpkin is so cool!! And I love the shadow boxes! You are right - they really came together! I know the recipients will be so excited! Glad Greg is posting again! Love the pictures of your Halloween decorating! Impressive!
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Name: Vicki, at
11/17/2007 9:43 AM
Just wanted to drop by and wish you all the best for the remainder of the festive season - and hope that 2008 is a wondrous year full of peace, love and happiness ... and plenty of stitchy goodness :)
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Anonymous, at
12/30/2007 2:35 AM
Ohhh I love the oval frame you found for the owl. So elegant and old-fashioned.
Enjoyed your whole blog! Thanks for letting me visit today.
-Julie
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2/13/2008 12:59 AM
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