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The mystery stitching can be so fun but as you say a bit scary as you are not sure what is coming next or what it will look like all together!!!!!

I love a mystery. I look forward to following this one. You stitch very neatly.

karen4bells wrote:I really love the gingerbread cottage--is it a kit or chart and where did you get those lovely threads with the bling in them?

It's a chart by Sharon Pope from the US magazine Just Cross Stitch , which Talenaya kindly sent me. I found a reference online to it here.
The threads are standard DMC with Kreinik blending filament added. Interestingly it's the same colour blending filament (Pearl) used regardless of the colour of the thread, but it works are really does look like ice crystals sparkling.

koko wrote:Great start on the Chatelaine! I have always wondered about the mystery stitches, does she at least give you a teaser or a description of what it will look like? All her designs are gorgeous though, so I am sure it will be stunning!!

Yes, she does give an idea of the design first. Small areas of the design are blanked out so I have no idea what is going there, but I got the general gist of it & could see the colour scheme. And I also really like her work & agree the end result - whatever it will be - will be worth it!

Looking forward to seeing your progress on the Chateline.

Fabulous start on the Chatelaine.
Have you seen this blog? http://chatelainestitchers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank
Has loads of stitchers doing loads of different chatelaines

Thanks for the info Slinky--will keep watching your progress on it

Midge wrote:Fabulous start on the Chatelaine.
Have you seen this blog? http://chatelainestitchers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
Has loads of stitchers doing loads of different chatelaines

Ooh I have never seen that before! That is BAD......makes me want to stitch them all!!

That tiger is gorgeous! And the gingerbread house is just so cute

Midge wrote:Have you seen this blog? http://chatelainestitchers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
Has loads of stitchers doing loads of different chatelaines

No I hadn't, but WOW!! What amazing stitching. Martina Weber (designer) is so talented.

Just caught up with this. The tiger is wonderful (I enjoyed finishing mine, too -- ) Love the gingerbread house and the gumdrop trees. All really wonderful.

Your new project looks gorgeous..I have just visited the site Midge told you about and the stitching there is awesome. Looking forward very much to progress pictures of yours.

I have that magazine and the gingerbread house is on my to do list! it's sooo cute isn't it?

Great progress and I LOVE the stash

Tiger's back from the framer's!

Wanna see a ?



The frame is a highly laquered ornate black frame with a black mount, as you can see. I mildly argued with the framer against the white edge of the mount, but he persuaded me it added to the effect. I'm still not 100% sure but then I accept my own judgement isn't always the best in artistic matters Anyhow, I'm really pleased with the result and it's in my hallway.

Spent some time on 12 Days & Gingerbread Cottage over the weekend, & what seems like hours interminably stitching the border (Pt I)to the Chatelaine design. I AM enjoying it, but it's so big!! Am getting impatient with the border, I'm keen to move onto to more interesting stuff now!!

Will post pics of progress in a day or so.

What a gorgeous frame. The mount colour doesn't distract ones eyes from the bold colours of your beautiful tiger. I think it works well with the white edge too. It's a beautiful piece.

The frame sets it off beautifully

Whoa! He is absolutely stunning. I love the frame!!!
Can't wait for Chatelaine pics.

Seems a perfect frame for Mr Tiger!!!!!!!

Beautiful!