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Your owls are delightful! Will they be framed?
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My favourite work - Sandra Littlejohns' "Victorian Christmas"Image
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Yes, but I wont see that- they are a birthday present, and under a long-time agreement, my friends have their presents framed at their own cost and time. It was their idea and now it is a tradition- I give the picture in a nice envelope and then they send me a photo of the framed picture. Like this:Image
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That's a very sensible arrangement. Looking forward to seeing the picture when you get it!
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Stunning work. Absolutely beautiful! I love the Victorian Christmas xxx
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Thank you for your kind words, they do matter.
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I have often looked at that Victorian Christmas design - it is beautifully stitching Lyudmilla. As for the autumn one it is outstanding and such wonderful strong colours too. Beautiful work as always and I love the idea of the recipients getting their own framing done - easier on postage and finances. :).
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All your stitching is so varied and beautifully executed. Your friends are very lucky (and what a good arrangement about framing -- no guesswork!) I love the map, too. There are various maps of the UK or its component parts that are available, but I've never seen a Scottish one that was exclusively tartans of various sorts assigned to specific areas, which would be analogous to your patterns. Your map with these designs is a very beautiful and powerful, too. I know that Yvette Stanton has published a book on Ukrainian drawn thread embroidery (merezhka?), and at one time there seem to have been several good publications with examples of the lovely designs you have used on your map. The author of one of these books rejoiced in the surname of Ruryk, so perhaps she was descended from the ancient kings! A new book on Ukrainian embroidery patters might not go amiss... there's a project for you...? :D
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Serinde wrote:I know that Yvette Stanton has published a book on Ukrainian drawn thread embroidery
I think that may be the one I have, and which I got my ideas for Orpheus and the other two from.
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Thank you all for your kind words about my works.

Just to be fair- the map of patterns is not mine, it was on the internet, and unlike many other similar maps, it is more simple and clearly shows the main differences between patterns.

Yes, you are right- that drawn thread embroidery is called merezhka. I know only a very simple merezhka and use it to edge my tablecloths, towels(rushnyks) or tablerunners.
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:applesauce: :applesauce: The owls are fantastic!! The only problem I would have had if they were mine is giving them away. They are so wonderfully unique! Your other pieces are lovely also. I especially like the Victorian Christmas.

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Thank you, Carole. If I had not been giving away my cross stitches, I would have now more than 100 full size tablecloths - some had more stitching than spare space on them. And a few dozens of large pictures, let alone smaller things like tablerunners or napkins.
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Beautiful projects and finishes, plus what a nice arrangement with your friends, that makes it much easier. :applesauce:
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Your stitchings are all so beautiful! It would be nice to have someone who would frame my pieces. I do not get through them quickly because I have several hobbies, but I certainly cannot keep them all either. I am looking forward to more of your updates.
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Goodness me what a feast for the eye's! I've just looked through all your beautiful projects, they are all stunning :applesauce:
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What beautiful work. Particularly the Owls they are so cute. Well done :applesauce: :applesauce:
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OMG they are just beautiful works you have done. I can see why your favourite is the Victorian Christmas but they at all very well stitched. A good idea to let your friends frame them as & when they want to. Thanks for sharing. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Thank you ever so much for all your kind words about my works. Happy stitching, everybody!
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Such beautiful work :wub: :wub: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Just off the needle.
1. Easter towel for my hairdresser

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2. A birthday card. The fabric is spotless, it is the fault of the camera in my phone or a shade.

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