December Delights

Last week I had an email from CarolR with a very special attachment. It was "Sew Peace". I was so delighted with my gift that I just had to stitch it right away. I was slightly worried as I'm not very good at choosing my own colours and I'm trying to use what I already have in my stash. Remember the package from Edgar ..... perfect green. :) At first I tried the cranberry one and a light brown NPI Silk. It didn't look right for the robins, so I changed to Crescent Colours Ruby Slippers (picked a rich red bit of the thread) and a darker brown NPI Silk. I chose one of my favourite finishing styles, added ruched ribbon and red pins. I'm just so chuffed with how it has all come together. I urge you all to go to Carol's blogaversary post to try to win one of these charts as you won't be disappointed.

Sew Peace - CarolR.
36ct antique white Edinburgh linen.
Crescent Colours Belle Soie - Creme de Menthe, Crescent Colours - Ruby Slippers, NPI Sils - No.955 Dark Brown.
Stitched 1 over 2.
Finished as a pinkeep.

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I finished this needleroll a couple of weeks ago but neglected to show it. Originally I put green ribbon in, it looked OK but it didn't feel right. While in town over the weekend I bought some ribbon close to the DMC926 that was used. I'm so much happier with it now. It's surprising how something so small can make such a difference.

Forget Me Not Needleroll - The Sweetheart Tree.

32ct white belfast linen.

DMC, DMC Perle #12.