Autumn Song for Barbara
Well, it's no longer autumn (it's been a really frosty winter wonderland this week on the way to work), but I did get my autumn seasonal exchange to Barbara within the deadline. Here it is - Autumn Song by Blackbird Designs stitched on 32ct Light Sand linen.
I nearly forgot to take a picture, which is why it looks dark as it was late in the evening just before I wrapped it up to post. But this was the best one for showing the colours of the threads.
I knew as soon as the design came out that it was meant to be for Barbara. I had to wait a while for the chart to arrive and then I spent ages trying to decide how to finish it. In the end I mounted it on to the front of a photo album. None of the trims I tried looked right so it's plain and simple.
Thanks for the comments on Spot of Winter. I can't take credit for the bellpull idea - I spotted them all done together on Andrea's blog. Hope you don't mind Andrea!
I nearly forgot to take a picture, which is why it looks dark as it was late in the evening just before I wrapped it up to post. But this was the best one for showing the colours of the threads.
I knew as soon as the design came out that it was meant to be for Barbara. I had to wait a while for the chart to arrive and then I spent ages trying to decide how to finish it. In the end I mounted it on to the front of a photo album. None of the trims I tried looked right so it's plain and simple.
Thanks for the comments on Spot of Winter. I can't take credit for the bellpull idea - I spotted them all done together on Andrea's blog. Hope you don't mind Andrea!
I was admiring this yesterday on Barbara's blog :) It's gorgeous, you did a fabulous job! Such a lovely design.
ReplyDeleteAutumn Song is gorgeous Nicki, congratulations
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous exchange, Nicki. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNicki, if I ever become wealthy enough to have a personal shopper, you are the first choice for the job!
ReplyDeleteWe have the photo album prominently displayed in the living room - it's too beautiful to hide away!
Nicki, you did a BEAUTIFUL, job on Barbara's exchange, I mean it is gorgeous and Barbara is one lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful. Wonderful job.
ReplyDeletelovely, this is one of my fav blackbird designs it is so happy looking, and you of course stitched and finished it perfectly
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beauty, what a great exchange! Your finishing is perfect!
ReplyDeleteNicki, this is gorgeous! Just perfect for Barbara :) You are such a sweet AND talented stitcher :)
ReplyDeleteYou totally outdid yourself with this one, Nicki. And your picked a great design to stitch for Barbara. I'm sure she absolutely adores it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the bellpull idea - I was planning on doing all four of mine on one piece but I wasn't sure how - I might try that idea.
ReplyDeleteIts really lovely. I do like this one. Your stitching and finishing is as awesome as always.
ReplyDeleteAutumn Song came out beautiful congrats. I like the simple finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful exchange piece Nicki!
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