Ever since I started blogging I have picked up a very bad habit, well it is a bad habit for me and now drives me crazy, the absolute inability to resist starting too many projects at once, trust me, I never did this before, I only ever did one project at a time!
I do tend to be a bit of a control freak and hate the feeling of being out of control with all this stitching going on at once. My latest victim is a Mirabilia pattern called Royal Holiday or Christmas Queen as it is otherwise known, which I started in April 2012, I could not believe it was that long since I started this project!!! So I picked it up again the other day and I am loving stitching this as the colours are so vibrant. I am not too happy using the metallic thread, I always find it hard to make the stitches lie correctly on the fabric.
Before I proceed further I am going to complete the backstitching on her face and then do the beading in the top section, but thus far I think she looks pretty nice don't you?
Message for Marion Arnold.........
Thankyou for the comment about my small black cat patterns, I cannot reply to your email as it is set up as no reply so there is no way I can contact you. If you can email me again with an email address I can reply to, I can perhaps help you with sending the photos to me as I would love to see them!
Thankyou for all of your comments, until next time.......
Happy Stitching!
This is just gorgeous...the delicate, tiny stitches...my oh my! I so agree with you about the metallic threads...really, someone needs to invent a better product...c'mon DMC!
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This stitching is absolutely beautiful. I love the color of the linen background - such a majestic looking project!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Her colors look amazing. Can't wait to see what she looks like finished.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of working with metallic thread either. The only thing I have found that saves my sanity is Thread Heaven. Keeps the threads from getting kinked up and knotting.
I have a problem starting too many projects as well. I took a vow that I wouldn't start any more until I finished one...and started another one the next week!
Happy stitching.
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteOh I know what you mean Lynn! I used to be the same! One project at a go - or at the most one large one and a little one to fill in the gaps when I get tired of the other :)
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas Queen is looking gorgeous!
Beautiful Christmas queen
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about starting to many and I also buy way too much, darn blogging, lol
Happy stitching
Very very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so beautiful! I think she will really come to life with the backstitch on her face :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so pretty :) I can relate to the metallic thread, I really dislike it and so many of these designs call for it too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of her!
Oh, Lynn - she is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I'm afraid I have the same problem as you - too many projects started…..my studio/craft room looks like (a) a bomb went off and (b) it's the home of a crazy craft woman. ;) HOwever, I know where everything is and what goes with what. SHEESH.
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xxx
Very pretty Lynn and I am having the same problem about trying to not start too many projects but hey ho - it's al in the name of stitching fun. xx
ReplyDeleteShe is stunning Lynn. I use to be a one at a time stitcher. Now I have about 160 started. But, that's the fun part.
ReplyDeleteLinda
So beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteOh I think she is gorgeous! Don't stop!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful
ReplyDeleteA Girl can never have to many projects (started)
Beautiful! I agree re blogging, I was a one at a time girl until I discovered blogs! Thread Heaven, short lengths and very slow stitching are my top tips for metallics but I hate it too!
ReplyDeleteTe está quedando precioso!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I have several unfinished projects...guess I'd better get with it!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Oh, isn't she stunning, Lynn!! Such wonderful detail in that design!
ReplyDeleteQue preciosidaddd es un gran bordado. Besosss
ReplyDeleteShe is truly gorgeous! You are doing a beautiful job and love all the beadwork. I just had to stitch with metallic thread today and yes its a different thread to stitch with. But the results are so pretty:)
ReplyDeletelove Annette
Sooooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis will be one gorgeous piece.
Marilyn
She's lovely! You're doing a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely, just keep going.
ReplyDeleteOh she is so pretty already.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous design. I know metallic thread makes you spit feathers but when you have the overall effect ... so worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteEspectacular bordado !!!!!!!!!! una maravilla, saludos.
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteShe is stunning, beautiful stitching! I know metallic is a pain, but sooo worth it.
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