Mabel's Hardanger -- now closed, see new thread

[rcperryls]

That is a lovely card and will be a great comfort to them, I am sure.

Carole

[tiffstitch]

Beautiful card and sentiment Mabel. Just knowing you made something will bring them some comfort I'm sure.

And I like your new versions better as well.

[Cecilia]

All beautiful designs, Mabel.

Sorry to hear about your friend's suffering. The card you have made is lovely. The sentiment is beautiful.

[wendywombat]

What a beautiful card! Just right and not over sentimental. The colours and the wording are perfect!
I'm sure it will be well received.

[Cockneystitcher]

Lovely card.So sorry to hear about your friend.
Hope you dont mind me saying,but you have away with words that say the right/perfect thing.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Thank you all for your kind words -- I just hope it will be helpful, and a reminder when they do need something that we are there to help.

Today is my last stitching group until after the summer holiday (we break up early this year) so I wanted to finish the goody bags to show; and I managed to finish them this morning! Here they are:

[rcperryls]

So pretty. If I could, I would grab one of those bags.


Carole

[karen4bells]

truly beautiful Mabel!!!

[Rose]

Those look great!!!! Well done!!!!

[wendywombat]

*stretches out to liberate them*

Not only pretty but useful too! I love little bags like those!!

[BrownEyedGirl]

As always, amazing work Mabel!

[talenaya]

Nice bags! I haven't gotten the guts up to try hardanger yet.

[Mabel Figworthy]

The series of twelve is complete -- pics at the end of this post, but first a bit of waffle

Because the three sets of four have definitely become a series of twelve, I thought I'd do a bit of renaming. So Mabel's Fancies proudly presents:

A Round Dozen

consisting of Round the Year, Round the Clock, and Round the World.

I've grown rather fond of this series, and so I've put on a special offer for Cross Stitch Forum members here.

Oh, and here's the last instalment, East (and a close-up of my own invention, the Chinese Lantern stitch )

[rcperryls]

Mabel,
these are just gorgeous. I would get them in a skinny minute, but I think I need to go to England and get classes in how to do this. I just love them. I think I would be happy doing HAED's and your patterns forever. (Neither of which I have ever done of course).

So, I will just admire them from afar for now.

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

Well, whenever you feel confident to try without coming to England, I'll be happy to give advice in this thread or by PM

[gyork]

lovely work Mabel, like the lantern stitch

[wendywombat]

An excellent finish to a truly beautiful series!

I love all your 'special' stitches!

Take a bow Mabel!! You are an inspiration to us all!!

[XandraS]

The whole series looks great Mabel How long will you run your special offer for? I definitely want to get them, but need to wait for pay day

Can't wait to see what's next on your stitch list

[Mabel Figworthy]

Thank you ladies !

XandraS, don't worry, it'll run for a month at least.

[3madspaniels]

Those bags are beautiful, Mabel. I think the thought that went into making that card for your friends is fantastic. I always struggle to find the words for situations like these. I'm sure that with their faith, that will be a great comfort.