Mabel's WIPs -- thread now retired

pamelam · Post by **pamelam** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:51 pm

It's very lovely!

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:15 pm

Nachstenliebe · Post by **Nachstenliebe** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:26 pm

Very pretty! I like the idea of adding beads to the design

Faith

Jen2000 · Post by **Jen2000** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:42 pm

That is very beautiful, Mabel! That would be a wonder Christmas card, but I can see what you mean about being labor-intensive. XD

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:37 pm

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!!!!!

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:00 pm

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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Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:08 pm

Can't tell the difference!!!!! It is very pretty!!!!!

pamelam · Post by **pamelam** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:38 pm

I can't tell the difference at all - good job!

The tulip looks striking against the black.

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:51 pm

Just love your stitching, Mabel!

And the Mother and Child is charming.

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:47 am

wow both are very very nice!!!!

freelady · Post by **freelady** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:18 am

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.

dollystitcher · Post by **dollystitcher** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:20 am

Both designs are gorgeous Mabel and i certainly can't see any difference in the metallic s shades

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:07 am

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

kell · Post by **kell** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:09 am

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

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:30 am

beautiful tulip!!

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:45 am

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!

Lizzy · Post by **Lizzy** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:49 am

Lovely work Mabel

Have a great holiday

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:51 am

fabby work!!

K1nS · Post by **K1nS** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:06 am

pamelam · Post by **pamelam** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:30 pm

Very pretty sampler, Mabel!

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