Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Finally a little finish!

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally got around to actually having a finished finish!  I wasn't going to blog about this one just yet, as I have a couple of other Halloween pieces stitched, and was going to wait until they were also finish finished and then show them altogether.  I'm so excited to have at last got around to making something though that I just couldn't wait to blog about it...lol! 

This is The Prairie Schooler Night Owl from the Just Cross Stitch Halloween issue 2008.  Late for Halloween I know, but at least in plenty of time for Halloween this year...lol.  This one has been hanging around for so long waiting to be made up.  I made a start on the border back in 2008 and then didn't complete the stitching until a couple of years ago.  I eventually decided to make it into a pinkeep last year hoping to have it finished in time for Halloween, which didn't happen because I didn't have enough of the DMC 3776 to make the twisted cord and didn't know where I could buy some here in Dubai.  Last week I made the cord, and yesterday finally stitched it to the pinkeep.  After all this time I can't remember which 32ct fabric I've stitched it on, but I do know that I use the listed DMC threads.


I love the backing fabric, it's a piece I've had for a long time and have used before on my Prairie Schooler Autumn Pinkeep.


It's taken a while, but I think I've at last found my stitching mojo - WOO HOO!  I really have missed it - I just hope I don't loose it again!  :o)

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23 comments:

butterfly said...

Beautiful stitching and finish , so great that you are back to your stitching again, I always love your work.
Love the colours, hugs.

Solstitches said...

I'm glad you didn't wait to blog about your pinkeep finish Carol.
I've missed seeing your beautiful stitching. I hope your stitching mojo is back to stay :)
What a lovely pinkeep this is.
Your finishing is always perfection.
Margaret

Thoeria said...

That is a really great finish :) I need to try my hand at one of those thingies sometime :)

Maria cristina said...

Quante belle cose
ti seguirò
ciao
Cris

McKenna C. said...

Congrats on your finish! It looks great! I love the orange!

~McKenna

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Lovely piece -- good to see you again!

The Inspired Stitcher said...

It looks lovely, Carol! I'm glad you shared it with us today. Very nicely done!

Giovanna said...

That's really cute - well done!

Susimac said...

Great finish Carol x

Christina said...

A gorgeous finish Carol! Well worth the wait! Lol.

Michelle said...

Love finish Carol x

Lisa V said...

Such a lovely finish.

Bernadett said...

Waooo Woooo Hooooo.
Very nice.:)

valerie said...

What a cute finish! Love the alternating black and orange pins and the backing fabric. Great job!

Carole Z. said...

Beautiful finish! Love the backing fabric. Your work is exquisite.

Unknown said...

really fantastic !! very good !
Pat

Julie said...

A super finish Carol. Looking forward to seeing more lovely work now your mojo has returned from its long vacation!

pj said...

Great finish! I love Halloween and fall colors! Good to see you stitching again and to hear that your mojo has returned!!!

Blissful Banter of a Creative Crafter said...

very Pretty! Glad your enjoying Dubai, but very foggy the past few days! XX

Andrea said...

A lovely finish, love the pin detail.

Lolly said...

this is nice

Faye said...

Nice job Carol!!!!

Tatkis said...

Charming owl finish! congratulations!

Hugs,
Tatyana

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