My Peonies Stitch Along!! FINISHED Feb 3 page 3

[T1Pumper]

I love it!! Colors are perfect too!

[sillypants124]

This is too cute!!

[LastingAllure]

Well I have found all but one of my colors! I hijacked my mom's stash of all of her projects that she has put kits together. She won't be too shocked when she goes to look for a color and it isn't there I at least had the decency this time to leave little notes telling her what colors I took!

Anywho this is how far I have gotten so far tonight:



I love how its all coming along now! So exciting!!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Like the idea of nicking someone's stash and leaving notes to say what you've nicked -- I suppose that counts as "thoughtful" in a way

[vanessanjf]

So pretty

[LastingAllure]

Like the idea of nicking someone's stash and leaving notes to say what you've nicked -- I suppose that counts as "thoughtful" in a way

I would have been blamed one way or another since I am the only other one in the household who cross stitches!! Hehe at least this way she won't go insane thinking she crossed off a number she didn't have.

So here is my latest update! Its 5am here again and I am forcing myself to go to bed lol



I love how it is looking right now. The pinks and greens are amazing! And the detailing is awesome.

[rcperryls]

very pretty. you are making great progress. and it was very nice to leave the note.

Carole

[Rose]

It is very pretty!!!!!!

[Serinde]

Gorgeous!

And those peony ants are important: the flower couldn't open without them and their tiny legs trying to move the tough outer green casing. The ants are after the sweet nectar exuded by the flower for just this purpose.

[LastingAllure]

Thanks you guys! and yeah I know ants are healthy for the plant...its just unfortunate it depends on the ants to bloom!

Well I did some more today so here is my progress so far!



I adjusted the colors to make it match more to what it looks like in person. I wasn't expecting it to be this bright but I REALLY like it. Oh did I mention there is no back stitching either for it? I say another good 2 days of working and it should be done...then I plan on doing some Paula Vaughan roses. I was originally debating giving the peonies to my mom but I just love how well it is turning out and I want it for when I move into my own place again! I can picture it hanging on my walls hehe.

[megan_bright]

I live the colors!!! I have a hard time doing stitched gifts for people because I get attached and end up wanting to keep them for myself haha so I don't blame you for wanting this one

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

The colours in this piece are gorgeous!!!! Look forward to seeing your next WIP!

[BizzieLizzie]

This is absolutely beautiful! I love the way all the different pinks blend together. Gorgeous!

[LastingAllure]

I live the colors!!! I have a hard time doing stitched gifts for people because I get attached and end up wanting to keep them for myself haha so I don't blame you for wanting this one

Haha I have a hard time finishing projects to give as gifts! I am pretty much in shock I am almost done this one...a total of 3 days so far working on it! And I think after tomorrow I should have it all done except for the missing 3803 color I need!

Here is my latest update so I can see how much I get done tomorrow morning!



I just love the leaves. Perfect shading. Thanks for all the encouragement you guys! Maybe I am on a role hehe.

[vanessanjf]

You really are flying through this one!!

[coffee_freak]

very pretty!

[rcperryls]

This looks so good and the colors are lovely. Paula Vaughn has some great flower designs. I did an afghan once from one of her garden books which my daughter has. Couldn't decide on which design to do so did the whole book practically.
They were a lot of fun to do. I will look forward to those and to seeing your finished peonies too. Great job.

Carole

[Rose]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!

[Corey.G]

Everything is looking very pretty. You're just speeding through this one. Also am I missing something? Where are these "ants" that are mentioned?

[LadyS]

This looks beautiful! you're making wonderful progress on it!