More redwork!
Remember a while ago I had nothing to show you because it was all secret stitching? Well, it seems like now I have so much to show I can't keep up! The surprise gift and the needleroll exchange have arrived, and I'm expecting my redwork exchange to arrive any day too.
First, here's the surprise I stitched. It's for Becky, and it's redwork because I knew she wanted to join the redwork exchange but was too busy with her family and stitching things for other people. She gives a lot to other people, so this was just for her!
It's from the A Mon Ami Pierre alphabet 8 and it's stitched over one on 32ct natural linen using the new variegated DMC 115 (which I can highly recommend!)
And here's the back with a pocket for a thing with our names!
It's been a bit of a red week hasn't it?! Needleroll pic to come tomorrow - although if you can't wait pop over to Katrina's blog to see it!
First, here's the surprise I stitched. It's for Becky, and it's redwork because I knew she wanted to join the redwork exchange but was too busy with her family and stitching things for other people. She gives a lot to other people, so this was just for her!
It's from the A Mon Ami Pierre alphabet 8 and it's stitched over one on 32ct natural linen using the new variegated DMC 115 (which I can highly recommend!)
And here's the back with a pocket for a thing with our names!
It's been a bit of a red week hasn't it?! Needleroll pic to come tomorrow - although if you can't wait pop over to Katrina's blog to see it!
Oh that is SO beautiful!! I didn't know the new variegated DMC 115 was like that - I am so getting me some of that! (noted it down already!!) The Queen of over-1 stitching, I absolutely love it... Becky is so right, you are! LOL
ReplyDeleteBTW I forgot to mention in your other post... I'd love to do a Mira SAL at some point if you're interested. I know you're not planning to start a new one any time soon, but LMK when you are if you'd like to do one (will give me an excuse to start yet another new one!) I always seem to get so much more stitching done with SALs. :-)
I'm still speechless :)
ReplyDeleteI was VERY spoiled today :) Thank you again dear friend :)
((((Nicki)))
It's gorgeous! I'm a big fan of red! What a sweetheart you are, stitching that for Becky!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nicki, I think I'm as speechless as Becky! How sweet of you to send her that surprise. It is absolutely gorgeous- I adore the red toile. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece Nicki. And I must say love Petal Fairy too.
ReplyDeleteNicki, you've got such a big heart - and very deft fingers too. I'm now seriously thinking you are a real fairy! (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteYour work are as always exquisite! I really adore your talent. I got a couple of the new DMC Colour Variation with 4XXX series and they are lovely too. Lucky , Becky!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is simply gorgeous - no wonder Becky was speechless. What a special thing you have done for a special friend.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Absolutely gorgeous! The variegated red is so beautiful. I'm using the DMC variegated yellow for BHG's Alphabet Heart sampler. Definitely have to find this pattern for my stash. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNicki, whata fabulous surprise for our dear Becky. You have your heart on your hand...
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Nicki, the piece you did for Becky is just gorgeous. Wow, that is DMC? Cool, I will have to get some of that. Ann.
ReplyDeleteWell you already KNOW how much i love it after my rave the other day, exquisite stitching as always my friend
ReplyDeleteAn awesome design, wonderfully stitched and finished!!
ReplyDeleteAn awesome design, wonderfully stitched and finished!!
ReplyDeleteThat B you did for Becky is stunning, gf! Simply gorgeous. And you found the perfect backing fabric for it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI actually read these posts last week, but just noticed I hadn't commented yet ... hence the mass posting today ;) Just wanted to say I think the pinkeep for Becky is absolutely stunning! I really adore those alphabet letters, and it looks absolutely awesome with that DMC (glad I could recommend that one to you - isn't it great?) ... talking of which, I really must get my redwork biscornu finished ...
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