CHS "Frederika" stitched on 40ct Pearled Barley w/ recommended DMCI (mostly) finished "Frederika" last night and I love it! I can't decide whether to fill in the border since "Frederick" isn't filled and I plan to stitch it too. Once I have them both done, I will make a decision whether to stitch it or not.
Now....I am off to start BBD "A Stitcher's Companion". I picked up some Weeks 30 ct. linen in Straw at
DSL a couple of weeks ago and I have been itching to stitch on it!Now....I am off to start BBD "A Stitcher's Companion". I picked up some Weeks 30 ct. linen in Straw at
Hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day weekend with many happy stitches.....
Oh my!! It's lovely!! It makes me want to start mine. It is kitted and ready to go-but I haven't made a start yet. I never thought about the borders being different...I may have to follow your lead and stitch them the same as I plan to stitch both Fredrick and Fredricka :):)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Karen!
Oh my gosh, she's just GORGEOUS!!! I love it, with or without the border filled in, it's perfect just like it is!! My plan is to stitch both as well, and you know, I never even noticed that one border is filled in and the other one isn't! Thanks for mentioning that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish!
xoxo
It is wonderful
ReplyDeleteIt makes me want to get the pattern !!!!!
Gorgeous
Beautiful Stitching
Border filled in or not - you can't go wrong :)
Oh, how lovely she is!! The Freds are my most-wanted CHS before they are OOP charts! I think I might like the DMC even better than the NPI!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish...I love Fredericka!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!!!!!!! Great job on Frederika!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks finished whether you fill in the border or not. I love it~~
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ReplyDeleteI love it! I can't wait to stitch it myself!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful Karen. I am thinking that the border looks fine as it is. Great job on a fast finish!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Karen!! I never paid that much attention that the borders were different. Then again I have not seen these up close, only on blogs and online stitching stores. I'm like the others, I think the border looks great like it is! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing your name on other blogs so popped over to take a look!
Frederika is lovely, the colours are beautiful and I think the design is so striking that the border looks lovely as it is shown here. I'm pretty new to BBD so will take a look at A Stitcher's Companion as soon as you have progress.
Lovely blog, I'll be back xx
(Buttons & Stitches x x x)
Karen, Fred is SO beautiful~~ The colors really came together....I know we had talked about the color of the body of the bird, but it I think that great border ends up pulling all the colors together...Just stunning~~
ReplyDeleteNow,do I start Fredrick or Fredricka first???Hmmmmm...I am not sure, but this had really got me to thinking~~~
Nice work my friend, Faye
Congratulations on the finish! I filled in the background on the border for her and I also stitched Fred -- I think it looks fine. They're hanging together on my wall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Karen!! It turned out so nice! Can't wait to see your new start! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous Karen! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your wonderful finish. The colors are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome finish Karen! That is a really cool pattern, I love the colors and all the different keys in the background.
ReplyDeleteOH WOW! She's stunning Karen :o) I'd say decide when you have them both done.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a Happy Mother's Day!
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors. I think I will pull mine back out and get stitching.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish, Karen--I'll bet it was great fun to stitch, wasn't it!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! Congrats on the finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! I have ordered both "Freds" so am glad you pointed out that the borders are different. I think I will want my borders to be the same on both.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous finish Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYour "Frederika" is stunning, I love the colours in this piece
the word is "the bird"
ReplyDeleteit looks great
looking forward to its partner
liking the carolina stitch too
and the spring fob colors and finish are perfect
have a great wknd
sounds like your trip was a blast
Oh, wow! Finished and Beautiful! Great job. I love the way it looks now, and I agree - do them both the same.
ReplyDeleteKaren, it's amazing. I don't think I'd change a thing. It looks perfect without it filled in. I have both patterns but who knows when I will have the time to stitch them up.
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
~Nan
Wow, she turned out great!Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOh, so great. I love the motive, teh colours, the border, just everything. And since my birthday I also own this chart but don't know when to stitch it yet. Congratulations on a wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteFrederika is gorgeous, so much better that what you see on the internet shop sites. Think I may have to order the two " Freds " while they are still available.
ReplyDeleteCheers Karen in Australia.