The Spirit of Christmas - Lavender & Lace.32ct Natural Belfast Linen.
DMC & Kreinik #4 Braid.
Started: December 1st, 2009.
Finished: February 28th, 2010.
28 February 2010
Back With A Finish
I put the last stitches into The Spirit of Christmas yesterday evening. As I read them, the instructions seemed to suggest to backstitch the tassel and star. I thought I would try and use a straight stitch instead. The tassel looked OK so I went ahead and completed the star too. He'll be framed later in the year ready to hang at Christmas-time. I love the richness of the red but I also love the look of all that deep fur trim.
The Spirit of Christmas - Lavender & Lace.
32ct Natural Belfast Linen.
DMC & Kreinik #4 Braid.
Started: December 1st, 2009.
Finished: February 28th, 2010.
The Spirit of Christmas - Lavender & Lace.32ct Natural Belfast Linen.
DMC & Kreinik #4 Braid.
Started: December 1st, 2009.
Finished: February 28th, 2010.
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Stunning finish Andrea! The colours are wonderful. x
ReplyDeleteAmazingly done, love this design!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I love the color red. This is something for you to look forward to each Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWell done!!! It´s beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You've done an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful heirloom you have created. He is stunning!! You stitched him up rather quickly, too. Congrats on an outstanding finish.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish! I love the colors and framed, it will make a stunning Christmas picture :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Andrea! He's stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a gorgeous finish!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Andrea :)
OH wow that is gorgeous, congrats hun
ReplyDeleteHugs
xxxxxx
This is a truly beautiful piece. Well done. I love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish , well done
ReplyDeleteperfect, congrats Andrea:)
ReplyDeleteThat piece is just breathtaking. The reds are so rich.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious finish, Andrea--you should be very, very proud!
ReplyDeleteAndrea - It is absolutely stunning!!! I don't even know what else to say. It's wonderful! The reds in his coat are so rich!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I agree, the reds are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty Andrea, it is a grogeous finish! Many congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeous Andrea, congratulations
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful. Congratualtions on your finish..
ReplyDeleteYay for the finish! It is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, going to be a wonderful decoration for your home at Christmastime.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! It's been lovely to see your progress pics and now that it's done, it is wonderful to see. Thanks for sharing. Your stitching is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Beautiful finish!!! Santa looks as if he is about to jump out of the fabric!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish Andrea, well done :)
ReplyDeleteStunning work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! Congratulations...
ReplyDeleteStunning finish Andrea! Cant wait to see it all framed up.
ReplyDeleteLISA V.
Oh, he's gorgeous! Great work!!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteA stunning finish and a wonderful
stitching job, as always. What a
beautiful design this is. It'll
be a handsome addition to your
Christmas decor.
So, what's next???
Cheers!!
That is beautiful! Love the red too. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteWOW---I am speechless! But since I clicked on leave a comment I'll try.....the colors and the depth are just beautiful! Can't wait to see it framed. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow your Spirit of Christmas is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteA stunning Santa Andrea!
ReplyDeleteThat's a simply stunning finish Andrea. I like the way you've stitched the tassel and star in straight stitch, looks great.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations on such a beautiful stitch. It looks like a difficult one and you did a fabulous job!
ReplyDelete....And now I feel really bad for my own santa, sleeping in a plastic bag, without as much as a face or hands to show for himself... I have every intention of picking him up again, though - once I have finished all the other stuff that is keeping me busy!
ReplyDeleteYour santa looks absolutely lovely - I hear my santa grinding his teeth for ending up with me instead of with you ;)
What an absolutely stunning finish Andrea!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations--He's too fabulous!! :D
ReplyDeleteAndrea Santa is just gorgeous! Fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Oh Wow! Another absolutely stunning finish Andrea. :0)
ReplyDeleteIl est magnifique !
ReplyDeleteBravo !
Beautiful finish !
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous Andrea! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely stunning, congratulations! The red colour is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHe looks fabulous! I love the red and the fur trim.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a stunning finish! What a gorgeous piece.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!!Congrats! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is sooo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Andrea, he's just beautimous!! :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful :) I am going to have to stitch this :)
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous finish Andrea :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish, Andrea. He's awesome! I bet you're just thrilled!
ReplyDeleteLate to comment, but as everyone else has said, he is a stunner :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a great finish!
Congratulations Angela - he is absolutely stunning. You have done an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteOMG Andrea, he's gorgeous!! That's the Santa of my youth that I remember. Well done!
ReplyDeleteomgosh Andrea! He's lovely! What a wonderful heirloom you have created :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful work! I haven't counted cross-stitched in years but after opening up the front page of your site and seeing this beautiful piece I am wanting to pick through my stash and find some forgotten projects.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational!
What a spectacular finish - you've done an awesome job of him, and I have to say I've loved watching him grow over time. Congrats!! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, well done.
ReplyDeleteI've discovered your blog, it is a pleasure to read it
What a magnificent finish Andrea.
ReplyDeleteYou've stitched it so quickly too!
Margaret
Hi Andrea. Please visit my blog, I have an award there waiting for you. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and gorgeous finish! I don't know if I could only have that beauty out at Christmas - I believe he'd have to live with me year round. Gorgeous ~ Congratulations. I found your blog via Lisa V. and am so glad I did. You have some beautiful finishes and the mattress tutorial was great! I've added you to my blog roll so that I can come visit again!
ReplyDeleteEs una belleza!!!
ReplyDeleteMe encantò!
Felicitaciones, un gran trabajo