Wednesday, July 31, 2013

"Weather vane Cross Stitch and some new cushions."

Hello,

I set myself a personal challenge to finish this cross stitch this month. Put the last stitch in yesterday.


I had to change the colours in the sheep. The original sheep colour was far too light. I stitched it at night under the Daylight lamp and the next day it was a "ghost" sheep. You couldn't see it at all. I am happy with it now, after all the sheep around here aren't snowy white. I will give it a wash when we have some sunny weather then do the lazy daisies and french knots just before I take it to the framers.I  don't want to get the stitches squashed down too much.


Sewing was last Friday. I made up two cushions with the last of the American themed fabric.Very quick and easy, no quilting with zips in the back.

Enjoy the rest of the week.

Happy days.
Bev C
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17 comments:

  1. Nat PalaskasWednesday, July 31, 2013 10:29:00 AM

    It looks fantastic from here. I admired your patient stitching all those xxxs! Well done! Have a good rest of the week - Hugs Nat

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  2. MariaWednesday, July 31, 2013 10:55:00 AM

    Well done Bev. Looks great.
    Nice cushions too.......

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  3. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesWednesday, July 31, 2013 11:08:00 AM

    Lovely cross stitch Bev...am chuckling about the ghost sheep!

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  4. FionaWednesday, July 31, 2013 11:28:00 AM

    wow, the cross stitch is beautiful.. has come up a treat all together.... glad you evicted the ghost.... lovely cushions too... gotta love a quick finish..
    Hugz

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  5. DoloresWednesday, July 31, 2013 11:42:00 AM

    It's always a good feeling when one has accomplished a goal. I too have been known to change colours because the one recommended was too light. I do like your sheep and can see how it could easily have been a 'ghost.'

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  6. LyndaWednesday, July 31, 2013 12:24:00 PM

    The cross-stitch has turned out so well. Love the check border.

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  7. CheeKeeLeeWednesday, July 31, 2013 2:06:00 PM

    I was wondering how "West" would look - it's wonderful :)

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  8. Christine MWednesday, July 31, 2013 2:35:00 PM

    Your cross stitch looks wonderful Bev. You must be so pleased with it.

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  9. Clare-AimetuWednesday, July 31, 2013 3:20:00 PM

    Congratulations on a great finish - the sheep in Wales are not white either ;-)

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  10. marinaWednesday, July 31, 2013 5:05:00 PM

    well done on finishing your cross stitch and the two cushions are great.

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  11. MelodyWednesday, July 31, 2013 7:11:00 PM

    Your cross stitch is delightful

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  12. Bobbie LynnWednesday, July 31, 2013 8:35:00 PM

    Hello Bev,
    Look at all those tiny squares you filled in. Your cross stitch is beautiful. Another great wall hanging for your home.
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.
    Blessings,
    Bobbie Lynn

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  13. DebWednesday, July 31, 2013 9:32:00 PM

    Great job! It looks great! I was just saying this week that I should get out a new x-stitch and get started on something. It's almost a craft that's forgotten these days.

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  14. WendySaturday, August 03, 2013 3:45:00 AM

    Hi Bev, your cross stitch looks fantastic, a lovely finish!

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  15. NickyTuesday, August 06, 2013 6:38:00 PM

    Good on you Bev, it looks wonderful...

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  16. KarenWednesday, August 07, 2013 5:20:00 PM

    I am a bit late catching up but I am glad I did so I could see the finished cross stitch. It looks great!

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  17. MyleneThursday, August 08, 2013 4:42:00 AM

    A lovely finish, Bev!

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