I wouldn't have picked these colors or fabrics; given that, I'm pleased with how the project turned out. I used palestrina stitch and cast-on stitch toward the end, as we learned those stitches, and I like the results.
The finished project is a wall hanging, approximately 15"x15"
Some detail shots:
I took these pictures with my phone; perhaps I should learn to download pictures from my actual camera instead!
I also did a little practice with the Pekingese stitch on another project:
I like this one, but after seeing some other people's postings, I think I need to play with it a little more!
8 comments:
Really a family keepsake! Nothing like stitching to the last minute. Very nice!
You should be enjoying a great sense of satisfaction having completed your gift on time. It's not always easy working with fabrics and colours not of our choosing. Now onto your next project.
What a beautiful baby, and baby gift. I love the heart shape and all of the stitching. Definitely an heirloom treasure. Your pekinese stitch looks good! Great color combination.
Congrats on a nice and also timely finish! I love the way you fastened down the rick rack. Lots of pretty stitching too. This will be treasured for sure.
Simply beautiful! I'm sure they will treasure such a personal gift. I need a baby fix. It seems so long ago my granddaughters were this tiny.
Oh, this is lovely! And what a treasure. Finished just in time, too. Well done.
Congratulations on finishing in the nick of time! and on doing so well with a color palette you wouldn't have chosen! That alone could drive me nuts.
Your closeup pics are wonderful. :) Great stitches and stitch combos.
I especially love the effect you got with your Palestrina! So pretty!!
I actually like the colours on this, and that lime green ric-rac really gives the finishing touch to it.
Your Pekinese Christmas piece is beautiful Carolynn. Has a great Christmassy swag decoration look to it. I hope you will show us the whole piece!
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