Christmas in July....
After my last finish a few weeks ago, this design
was just screaming in my bag "stitch me"!
BBD "Tis the Season"
Stitched on 40ct Purely Primitive
w/ Victorian Motto threads & DMC
I was very happy to oblige and mostly enjoyed
stitching it. I changed all of the threads to
my choice of Victorian Motto and especially
love the look of the leaves and vine.
The contrast between the white thread and
the fabric is so slight the light stitching almost
looks tone on tone. I am happy with it, though,
and now need to figure out if I want to frame it.
This had to be my favorite part since I
stitched it twice! Counting seemed to be a big
issue and I seemed to rip as much as I stitched.
I also made a change by eliminating the verse and
replacing it with more snowflakes. I did like it
with the verse but decided I wanted the design to
be a little more discreet with the Christmas feel.
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I did take a week off from stitching for a little
vacation out west with hubby. We had a great
time and I will have to share some sights later.
As always...thanks for visiting and I hope
you are staying cool and stitching!
Karen it is truly beautiful, can't wait to see it framed. Another pattern for the stash.
ReplyDeleteLiBBiE in Oz
Such a pretty finish! I like the changes you made too. Glad you had a good vacation.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Karen! I love your thread selections as well. Curious to see how you'll finish it. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your trip out west.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful finish, Karen! It looks so lovely. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work as always! I love it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this wonderful finish Karen! I adore this Blackbird Design :)
ReplyDeleteIts just lovely Karen. I hope to stitch this design sometime soon too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish, Karen! Glad you had a little downtime out west--looking forward to seeing some photos!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL job on this, Carol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute design, and beautifully stitched! I'm starting to collect cardinal designs, and this one is probably going to go on my list!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Karen. Love the color variation on your cardinal.
ReplyDeleteLinda
I just LOVE this pattern! Cute idea adding the snowflakes! What VM colors did you use? The red is just gorgeous! Congrats on a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching Karen , just love those colours.
ReplyDeleteOh it's beautiful! I love that you have used Nancy's threads and think the colours you chose are perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful design - love what you have done with it.
Margaret
Nice stitching on this lovely project!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a truly lovely finish
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! This is such a wonderful design.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteThis has always been one of my favorites. Love the way it turned out with those VM threads! Glad you had a nice va-ca, and look forward to seeing the sights! You stay cool, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of this design, and think your changes are lovely! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is on my someday list... I like the red you used, it is just a subtle variation. Others I have see are striped looking and I am not fond of that! Will remember that you used VM threads when I pull mine out to stitch! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! I always enjoy seeing finishes of "Tis the Season", they are all so charming and yours in no different!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors changes you made and the addition of the snowflakes. I really like the almost tone-on-tone look of them!
Karen -- LOVE your finish and the changes that you made. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Karen! I love the snowflakes you added and your colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTis a beautiful stitch !!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty design, your changes are great.
ReplyDeleteTis the Season looks great. You did a wonderful job picking your own thread colors!
ReplyDeletethis one is so pretty! I love it and your perfect stitches :)
ReplyDeleteBeen on my list for a long time...I need to move it up my list :)
ooOoo! How lovely.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous finish. Hope you had a great vacation.
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful! Victorian Motto threads are so pretty, and you made really good choices! Can't wait to see where you went on vacation!
ReplyDeleteToo SWWEEEETTTT!!You know I love this design...And, the Victorian Motto conversion is perfect~~~ Welcome home from vacation!
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ReplyDeleteJust found your lovely blog.
Your finish is beautiful and I love the changes you made to it.
Lovely stitching! Your changes are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish, I love the holly leaves and the snowflakes too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish, this has always been one of my favorite designs. I love the color choices you made.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interesting blog.
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It's gorgeous Karen! I had to laugh about how it screamed at you to be stitched! Sometimes certain designs do holler at us to be stitched!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful design
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful piece! Wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. Your color choices are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful
Such a sweet finish! Love your touches!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you had some time away!
That piece is beautiful. Your color changes are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely beautiful finish Karen! This one is on my WIPocalypse list for this year but I haven't got to it yet.
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