Monday, June 1, 2009

Of Partridges and Pears

I couldn't stop staring at the Ink Circles ornament in the new issue of JCS. Maybe not the right season for it, but I knew the only cure for me was to stitch it up. And once it was stitched, I had to do the finish. I was going for a pear shape, but I guess it's more of a tree shape. Added some chain feather stitching and a little brass heart to cover up the spot where the piping ends meet. I also changed the shape of the pears in the tree to be a little more to my liking. The stitching is on Vikki Clayton's 35 ct linen. I'll put it away now and hold it til a more appropriate time of year.

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17 comments:

  1. karenvJune 1, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    That turned out great! I really like the way you finished it :)

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  2. staciJune 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Awesome!!!

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  3. JaneJune 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Another lovely finish, you'll enjoy getting this one back out

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  4. JokeJune 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I went over to yours, and I enjoyed looking (a feast for the eye!)and reading. So many lovely finishes and this is one of them :)

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  5. PattyJune 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I just love how you finish things!

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  6. RanaeJune 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    wow! so pretty and so fast.
    Awesome finishing job

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  7. MyleneJune 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Love it!! You finished it perfectly!

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  8. mainely stitchingJune 1, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Oh, that came out great! Wonderful finishing! :D

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  9. OlgaJune 2, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    It looks fantastic!

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  10. AnnetteJune 2, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    What a lovely finish, great job

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  11. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)June 2, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Great job! I've really enjoyed reading your blog and will check in often to see what you're up to. You've got some great finishes - love the rock stars!

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  12. PumpkinJune 2, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Great job Annie! Boy, your needles are flying ;o)

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  13. Rachel S-HJune 3, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    That is just beautiful!

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  14. Art4SolJune 3, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I think this one looks great anytime of the year!

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  15. SandraJune 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Looks great Annie. It does look like a pear, but to make it more obvious needs a little something: a small leaf on the cord.

    Still I think it's perfect the way it is. And Christmas is right around the corner, I must hurry and start my stitching!

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  16. BeckySCJune 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    That's looks just wonderful!! Congratulations!!

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  17. kerrykatiecakes2June 19, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    This ornament immediately caught my eye when I picked up the magazine last week too! lol Great minds think alike? It looks lovely worked up - I like the way you have done it.
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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