Yeah ! I finished this one up earlier this week. I was stitching along with the blog SAL that started in January. This was a fun stitch and I really enjoyed it. I tried putting some beads on but decided I didn't like them and took them off.
"Peppermint Twist" by Blue Ribbon Designs
Stitched on 35-ct WDW "Straw" linen with various silks
I started up a new little project last night - this is Lizzie Kate's "Cupcake" and I am making it to go with this cute cupcake fabric I got at Joann's a few weeks ago. I changed a couple of the threads to match my fabric better - I'm planning on making it into a flatfold. It's a really easy pattern but I haven't stitched on anything that is 25 ct in a long time so it feels odd. I hope to be done with this over the weekend. I got the inspiration from Deb's ( http://artisticneedle.blogspot.com/) photo album - once I saw it I had to stitch it! If you haven't viewed her photo albums of finishes (her own and from her finishing service) you are in for a treat! She does gorgeous work. I'm not sure where all this cupcake-craze came from but lately I'm seeing cupcake-related things everywhere. But hey, who doesn't like cupcakes??
Normally I shun fabric from Joann's but now and then they do have some cute fabrics for craft projects. I picked up a cute pirate-themed fabric. I recently saw the new pattern "A Pirate's Life" from Country Cottage and I might need to stitch it just for fun. http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/new.html
Hope to be back soon with my Cupcake finish!
I love your Peppermint Twist! I've enjoyed watching your progress on it. When I'm done with my 25-project challenge, this might be the first chart I buy. The motifs are cute and I like the idea of getting small "finishes" as you stitch each section. Congrats on your finish! Can't wait to see "Cupcake" when you get it done.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing Peppermint Twist - it looks so great! I love all the little motifs, particularly the house in the wooods.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! I started this with the SAL too, and sadly I've barely stitched any of it! I need to get back on the ball!
ReplyDeletePeppermint Twist is lovely, congratulations
ReplyDeleteLove your Peppermint Twist finish. I don't think I've seen this finished before and yours looks wonderful. Love the fabric you got for your cupcake piece. It's going to be really cute when finished.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing PT...it's darling! Love your new start, too cute!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the beautiful finishing!!! It is in my stash to do:-)
ReplyDeleteLove your Peppermint Twist finish but I love the cupcake more - sorry. I just love cake is all. Lots of Love Patti xxx
ReplyDeleteJeanne - Your Peppermint Twist is lovely. I've loved this design since it came out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish.
Contrats on such a lovely Christmas finish!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper nice Peppermint Twist finish and that's a nice start on that cute cupcake too.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Congrats on a gorgeous finish! You must be so thrilled with it. :) I need to get mine out and get it finished, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on the cupcake!
~~CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY DANCING WITH YOU!!~~ PT is a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteCupcake is going to be adorable:)