Santa's Cuisine- Complete!! 12/21/09

[MaggieM1750]

Ok, finally figured out how to add photos- and took the time to snap a few photos

This is what I am currently working on-- almost finished with the color, then onto the backstitching to add the details.

The chart image:


The full image of what I have completed:

[meerkat]

he 's great,the back stitch will really bring him to life, lovely to see Santa in another environment, cooking Christmas dinner maybe

[Squirrel]

He's gorgeous MaggieM and gosh hasn't he got a great feast on the table too. I agree with Meerkat, the back stitching will really add that finishing touch to it.

Squirrel

[JessicaLeigh]

Cute design! Great progress!

[Lessa54]

Oooh, he's almost done! And now I want Christmas dinner Don't think it helps that I went shopping for Christmas pudding ingredients at the weekend and they're all sitting at home waiting for stir up Sunday.

Great work and look forward to seeing the finished piece.

[K1nS]

[Mabel Figworthy]

What a very cosy picture!

[burgundyice]

This is lovely! And what great timing, should be all done for Christmas!

Louise

[Nachstenliebe]

Santa cooks and is great with kids? If he cleans I think we've found the perfect husband. That Mrs. Claus is one lucky lady!
Great job with Santa. He's looking wonderful!
Faith

[Busy_B]

[kerbear879]

Oh I love this!! You are near the end too and just in time for christmas!!

[Vani]

That is so cute!

[Rose]

This is adorable. I have never seen one like this before. Great work!!!!!

[MaggieM1750]

Thanks everyone.
As soon as I am done with it, the chart is up for grabs to anyone that wants it. It has the finish instructions to be matted and framed, or to be turned into a stocking. There are others in this collection I would like to get my hands on.. I know of one where Santa is fishing, and another where he is relaxing on the beach. The set is from a series of paintings by Tom Browning turned into stitch patterns. The copyright on this chart is 1999 so its been hard to get my hands on the coordinating designs. I picked up this kit at an estate sale for $2! I have seen someone on here doing the fishing stocking in reverse. And I have emailed the company in hopes of getting the other charts. Off to find that WIP!

[maggs]

This looks great and youv'e stitched it so nice.

[Lizzieh]

It's really nice to see a chrismas design that is a bit different. Really love this and I think your stitching is wonderful. Keep it up!

Liz

[mags]

Oh this is nice, not seen that one before

[MaggieM1750]

Oh my gosh, I'm done, I'm done, I'm DONE!!
I didn't think I would get it done before Christmas this year.. November sort of got away from me and I didn't touch him for at least 2 weeks.
I finished the last little bits of his hair today at lunch.

All he needs now is a little wash and iron and he's ready for the framer (I might send him out at the begining of the year)

I will post photos when I get home tonight

[Rose]

Wow that is fantastic!!!!

[coffee_freak]