Tuesday, January 12, 2016

First Finish of 2016!!!

Hello!!!! My friends!!! How is everyone doing? I am off at a pretty good start, I think!!! Presenting my first finish of the year~~

Pattern: From book "Mit Nadel und Faden" by Jutta Ortmanns
Thread: DMC Cotton Thread
Fabric: 32ct Lambswool Linen 
Stitched Size: 4.5” x 4.25”
Completion Date: 01-08-2016

I bought this booklet a while back, couldn't resist the whimsical birds~ While I was stitching it, I noticed a lot of half stitches in the design, don't know if this is common in Scandinavian designs. Not a big fan of them but pulled through in the end. Love the French knots, though!!! They made the whole thing pop~


Here it is framed. Nothing fancy, just a simple frame from IKEA. I have a confession to make. When I started this project, it was originally planed as a gift for a friend. But last night when my husband saw the final product, he hijacked it...... Sorry friend, I will make something else for you.... ;-)


Have a wonderful day~~

7 comments:

  1. What a great finish you have there! I see why your husband wanted to keep it. :)

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    1. Thank you, Vickie, I am pretty happy with it as well~~

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    1. Thank you Valerie~~
      Haven't heard from you for a while, hope all is well!!!

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  3. A beautiful and colorful piece. A great addition to the new year.

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  4. Very nice bird. I think I have the book also in my stash many years.

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