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Friday, 6 February 2009

Snowflakes and crystals

I finished my snowflake for February 2009 Christmas Challenge yesterday but it was too dark to take a picture so I waited until this morning and was rewarded with sunlight. It's quite difficult to photograph white on white so I hope you can see the effect - maybe the sunlight was too bright and I will try and reshoot later. The pattern is by Yvette Stanton of Vetty Creations and can be found in the December 2007 issue of Gift of Stitching (page 40). The fabric is my favourite 35ct optic white Brussels linen; the thread is DMC 12 perle cotton and the beads are Swaroski crystal 3mm rounds and silver Delicas.

I am now working on my last exchange until after my hand surgery although I do not yet have a date. I do not want to sign up for an exchange and not be able to fulfill my commitment so I will continue to work on ornaments for the Challenge and, of course, on Beatrix Potter.

Thanks for visiting

Take care and have a great weekend

Edited: I thought the photos looked better in black and white so I edited the post! They are clickable if you want a close-up view!

Labels: 2009 Challenge, Beatrix Potter Quaker SAL

30 Comments:

On 6 February 2009 at 10:57, Dovilė

very cute and elegant ornament! congrats:)
On 6 February 2009 at 11:05, tintocktap

Wow - your finished ornament is just beautiful! Live the beads too!
On 6 February 2009 at 11:55, Suburban Stitcher

The ornament is beautiful...and I love the beads and crystals!
On 6 February 2009 at 12:01, Yuko

Carol, your ornament is stunning, it's like for wedding.
The crystals are also so beautiful on this ornament!
On 6 February 2009 at 12:23, Anonymous

Gorgeous ornie! Very elegant work :)
On 6 February 2009 at 13:15, aeljot

I love this ornament :)
On 6 February 2009 at 13:27, Cathy B

Carol - this is such a beautiful ornament - I had to pull the pattern right away. Did you use the organza ribbon that the pattern calls for or did you just stitch directly on the Brussuls linen? (I'm thinking the organza's only purpose is to give the ornie a little more shine..)

I'm going to have to give this one a try!
On 6 February 2009 at 15:53, angelasweby

Carol,
It's beautiful . I love white stitching on white. We have a lot of that in Cyprus and this design is very reminiscent of Cypriot handicraft too.

You have trimmed it beautifully too with that gorgeous crystals and beads. I've just been out into the garden and compared your photo to real snowflakes and there is definitely a similarity :>)
Hugs, Angela
On 6 February 2009 at 16:20, valerie

Wow, the ornament is gorgeous Carol! I love it. And I think it's so funny that while most of the UK came to a standstill because of snow, your little corner was filled with sunshine. Yay!
On 6 February 2009 at 17:18, Karoline

It's a gorgeous ornament, congratulations
On 6 February 2009 at 17:36, Patricia Lessell

It is really lovely (I put just first and decided it wasn't just it was really). Love Patti the dipstick xxx
On 6 February 2009 at 17:45, Maren

That's a very pretty ornament! I hope your hand surgery goes well and you recovery quickly!
On 6 February 2009 at 19:53, Susimac

Beautiful
On 6 February 2009 at 20:00, Theresa

May I just say: WOW!!!!!
It is soooo beautiful and elegant~
On 6 February 2009 at 20:56, doris

Truly beautiful ornament!
On 6 February 2009 at 21:24, Cindy F.

Absolutely amazing! Beautiful work Carol!
On 6 February 2009 at 21:26, Anne Sans Tete

it's gorgeous!
On 6 February 2009 at 22:23, Daffycat

Oooo, yummy! What a beautiful ornament!
On 6 February 2009 at 23:14, Anonymous

Gorgeous! Lovely finish Carol! Love the beads!
On 7 February 2009 at 01:12, Miokka

Ohhhhh la la! I love this! Beautiful!
On 7 February 2009 at 01:39, Dani - tkdchick

Carol that's so delicate, absolutely gorgeous!
On 7 February 2009 at 17:30, Lelia

Oh, how stunning! The ornament & the photograph : ) Nice stitching & excellent finishing : )

Thx for entering in my OWOH giveaway, too.
On 7 February 2009 at 21:36, Sonda

That absolutely fantastic!
On 8 February 2009 at 00:30, Susimac

Its beautiful I love the way you have added the beads
On 8 February 2009 at 00:58, Deb

Just beautiful ornament, Carol! The beads and crystal drop make it. I'm sorry I was so engaged with my surgeries I didn't know you had hand surgery! I hope you're recovering well, and I'm glad you're stitching again. Your Beatrix is beautiful. Talk to you soon!
On 8 February 2009 at 02:07, DaisyGirl

Do you want me to send to Valerie instead since you are having hand surgery? I'm sorry I haven't got it to you sooner. Let me know, if you do want me to send to you, can you email me your address?
Thanks,
Donna
On 8 February 2009 at 03:13, LadyV

Gorgeous! You should be very pleased with your beautiful work.

Vee (http://brokenneedle.typepad.com)
On 8 February 2009 at 13:51, Nima

wow....very pretty. beautiful finishing
On 8 February 2009 at 16:35, Rachel V

How lovely!! Your BP is looking fab, too.
On 9 February 2009 at 21:39, Karan

Wow - stunning! :0)