Christmas present - Waders
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Christmas present - Waders
I spotted the Derwentwater Waders pattern a couple of months ago and thought it'd be perfect for my mum for Christmas, but started stitching it a bit later than I meant to. So tomorrow will be a full-steam stitching day!
So far I've completed two of the three birds, and I've been doing the sand / sea background in the evenings when I'm too tired to count stitches properly >_<
(I know the stitches are messy... I'm counting on my mum's eyesight not picking that up *ahem*)
Sue's birds by Robin Inkysloth, on Flickr
It comes with 14ct Aida, but I wanted to use linen for this one as I prefer the way it looks as a background fabric.
So far I've completed two of the three birds, and I've been doing the sand / sea background in the evenings when I'm too tired to count stitches properly >_<
(I know the stitches are messy... I'm counting on my mum's eyesight not picking that up *ahem*)
Sue's birds by Robin Inkysloth, on Flickr
It comes with 14ct Aida, but I wanted to use linen for this one as I prefer the way it looks as a background fabric.
I lurk on Twitter & Instagram as @inkysloth
My print & calligraphy work is over at http://www.inkysloth.co.uk" target="_blank
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Love it!!! Good choice subbing in the linen!!! It looks amazing!!
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
That is a beauty and you are getting through it with a few days to spare yet before the big day.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
The picture looks good, but I agree with you that some of the stitching looks as if it has been done in somewhat of a hurry.
Hope you manage to finish it.
Regards,
Richard
Hope you manage to finish it.
Regards,
Richard
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Good luck getting this finished! I'm sure you Mum will love it...even if you think it's a bit 'messy'
BTW When I saw the heading Waders my immediate thought was a pair of fishing waders ie long Wellington boots!!
BTW When I saw the heading Waders my immediate thought was a pair of fishing waders ie long Wellington boots!!
Re: Christmas present - Waders
Lovely birds! Known as clockwork toys in my family as that's what they look like scurrying around the water's edge!
Hope you manage to get it finished in time.
Hope you manage to get it finished in time.
Rosemary
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Your mother is going to love this. I agree the linen is a perfect background. And smart to do the background when you're tired. I leave large blocks of colors for times when I'm tired( or know my attention will be more on the tv than my stitching ).
Carole
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
I love them! They are so cute and realistic!
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
I lurk on Twitter & Instagram as @inkysloth
My print & calligraphy work is over at http://www.inkysloth.co.uk" target="_blank
WIPs
Geological map of the British Isles
Hand x-Ray
Ongoing string of small rainbow badges
Tessellating Escher-style lizard chair seat.
My print & calligraphy work is over at http://www.inkysloth.co.uk" target="_blank
WIPs
Geological map of the British Isles
Hand x-Ray
Ongoing string of small rainbow badges
Tessellating Escher-style lizard chair seat.
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
That looks really good framed. Smashing.
Regards
Richard
Regards
Richard
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
It look wonderful and the frame sets it off beautifully. WELL DONE.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Absolutely perfect and will be a much loved gift, I'm sure!Squirrel wrote: It look wonderful and the frame sets it off beautifully. WELL DONE.
Carole
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Fantastic finish well done
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Wow! It's fabulous!!!! I love Derwentwater designs and you stitched this one beautifully.
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Wow! I think that is the fastest start finsh frame I've ever seen. Well done it looks great!
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Perfection!!
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
A beautiful piece set off to perfection by the mat and frame!
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
That's beautiful, well done. Frame suits it.
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Absolutely perfect.
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Re: Christmas present - Waders
Those are so beautiful!
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