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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.

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 .

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

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

Beautiful design Mabel.

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

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

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

And here it is complete :

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.

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

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

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

Both look great Mabel!!!!!

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

Love the coaster too.

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

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

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