Mabel's WIPs

[Mabel Figworthy]

Oh, by the way, I used four-sided edging on one side and hemstitch on the other to finish the top -- which do you think works best? Or do I just let them choose? They've already learnt four-sided edging but hemstitch would be new to them and I'm worried it might be a bit much for one lesson with all the pulled work stitches as well.

[Like_Fine_VVine]

It looks great!

I vote let them choose...that way the ones feeling overwhelmed can do something they are comfortable with, the ones who want more challenge can try the new method .

[Mabel Figworthy]

Finished the cross stitch and fractionals on the stained glass window, now all I have to do is the window's outline and the "lead", for both of which I am using DMC floche.



PS it's not so light and washed out as in the pic, must be the flash

I used three strands throughout for better coverage to make the colours pop

[Like_Fine_VVine]

[karen4bells]

very nice--this is really a fabulous design and I'm looking forward to seeing the floche you are using for the lead

[Rose]

Beautiful design Mabel.

[Carole]

Smashing design. Can't wait to see it with the lead in place.

[meerkat]

Lovely. I am looking forward to seeing the outline too.

[agi]

[Nachstenliebe]

It's very bright! It's gorgeous!
Faith

[Mabel Figworthy]

And here it is complete :

[Mabel Figworthy]

I also had a few quickie Christmas gifts to complete, for our neighbours who are looking after our cat Alfie over Christmas. I decided to make initial coasters for them, and here is his:



and mounted:



It's stitched on 14ct cream gold-fleck aida using Carrie's Creations stranded cotton in the shades Hearts On Fire and Old Plymouth Red. Her version will use the same fabric, but the shades Serenity and Purple.

[karen4bells]

Love your finish on the stained glass window and the coaster is very nice!!

[ali-cat]

Beautiful window!! The material and thread in the coaster are fantastic!!

[Nachstenliebe]

The stained glass really came to life with the backstitching! And the coaster is a great gift for your neighbor
Faith

[Rose]

Both look great Mabel!!!!!

[Carole]

Wow, the backstitch made such a difference to the stained glass! It looks fabulous

Love the coaster too.

[Mabel Figworthy]

And here is the other one -- same fabric, but using Carrie's Creations Serenity and Purple:

[mig-3]

Nice jewel-tone effect on the window. The coasters are very nice as well.

[karen4bells]

Wow!!! Those colors are beautiful and make up so nicely in the coaster design!!