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Very pretty! I like the idea of adding beads to the design
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That is very beautiful, Mabel! That would be a wonder Christmas card, but I can see what you mean about being labor-intensive. XD
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I just finished on of these myself and like you I found they took much longer then I would have thought. I was also surprised at the size of the design. Your work it very pretty!!!!!
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Thanks all! Here's another one, I've finished the first of the tulips -- this one is on black Quaker cloth, using Chameleon Threads Shades of Africa silk, and Petite Treasure Braid 03. I finished it today at the stitching group, and found I'd left my treasure braid home
But I did have my Madeira no.40 with me, and doubled up that was practically indistinguishable *phew* -- can you tell which is which
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Can't tell the difference!!!!! It is very pretty!!!!!



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I can't tell the difference at all - good job!
The tulip looks striking against the black.

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Just love your stitching, Mabel!
And the Mother and Child is charming. 


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Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
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I'm always happy to see more of your exquisite work, Mabel. Keep it coming. I no longer even think which is my favourite - I just enjoy them all.
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Both designs are gorgeous Mabel and i certainly can't see any difference in the metallic s shades





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Beautiful work Mabel. I love your take on Mother & Child, and the tulip is SO pretty!



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Yet more stunning work - I'm so envious of your skill and creativity! 

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This is my last update before going off to Holland -- the Folk Sampler. I'm adding the greens at the moment, and those very dark green curves near the bottom will be pieces of watermelon; not something I'd seen on a sampler before
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The top and bottom are a bit distorted, that's because the snaps on my snap frame aren't as long as I might wish, so tension towards the corners is rather slacker. But I'm sure it'll come out in the wash
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In Holland, if I do any stitching at all, I'll be working on my handbag project -- I always carry something around with me to do in waiting rooms or on journeys -- which is a different version of the tulips: on 18ct aida, using DMC floche, and with the outline in black instead of gold so it looks like stained glass. I hope I'll have finished one when I get back!


The top and bottom are a bit distorted, that's because the snaps on my snap frame aren't as long as I might wish, so tension towards the corners is rather slacker. But I'm sure it'll come out in the wash

In Holland, if I do any stitching at all, I'll be working on my handbag project -- I always carry something around with me to do in waiting rooms or on journeys -- which is a different version of the tulips: on 18ct aida, using DMC floche, and with the outline in black instead of gold so it looks like stained glass. I hope I'll have finished one when I get back!

Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
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Lovely work Mabel
Have a great holiday 


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