We had a wonderful Christmas Day with our small family. We are now down to just five of us - the DH, the DD, my sister and my father. Although we are few in number, we still enjoyed the day as a family.
Since the house renovation is continuing (we have entered our third year of construction), I still can't decorate as extensively as I'd like. But the DH and DD did a fabulous job with the artifical tree and the DD went crazy with entwining ribbon over everything!
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| Christmas Tree - 2012 |
The Big Reveal
I have been working on Achoo by Dimensions for my sister for her Christmas gift. I am happy to say that she loved it.
The kit came with 14-ct white Aida. I don't particularly like working on Aida if I can help it, and I really didn't care for the white. I thought it was too stark. I kept looking for the perfect linen for this kit. I was able to purchase some Picture This Plus 36-ct Edinburgh linen in Fresco while I was at The Stitching Post outside Baltimore. I am very pleased with how it turned out. I think the shades in the fabric really enhance the picture. My framer (The Framed Image) did a great job with the piece and even photographed it beautifully so that I could post it on this blog.
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| Achoo Design by Dimensions Stitched on 36-ct Fresco Edinburgh Linen |
For the coming year, rather than start a new project, I am going to revisit some spectacular canvas projects that were class pieces I have not completed. I haven't decided just yet which one I will be working on first, so stay tuned ... I have the next week off so that I can mull over the canvases that are sitting around.
Until next time, happy stitching!
Your tree is very pretty. Achoo is adorable and glad your sister loved it. The fabric does compliment the pattern. Great choice! Merry Christmas Linda!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vicky. Merry Christmas to you as well.
DeleteA wonderful piece I hadn't seen before...what a treat for your sister.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Thank you, Barbara. I thought it was perfect for my sister - she's a veterinarian who raises Dalmatians. Happy holidays.
DeleteBeautiful piece! I am glad that your sister liked it.
ReplyDeleteHeidi-ILCS
Thank you, Heidi. I was very pleased that she liked it as well.
DeleteLooks great, Linda. Congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thanks, Meari. I am very pleased with how it turned out. Merry Christmas to you!
DeleteWell done of Achoo it's gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. My sister was surprised!
DeleteI love it, makes me smile and glad you changed fabrics! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb. it is such a cute piece - and my sister is a veterinarian with a particular fondness for Dalmatians. So I couldn't resist.
DeleteBeautiful, glad it was done in time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Emily. I can safely say the needle was flying in early November to be sure it would be ready for framing in time for Christmas.
DeleteIt turned out fabulous! Congratulations on such a great finish and I'm glad to hear your sister liked it. Your decorations look lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mab. I am happy she liked it as well. Happy holidays.
DeleteSuch a perfect piece for a vet/Dalmation lover! The Stitching Post is a great place to find fabric, isn't it? You'll have to show Melinda a photo of the completed piece.
ReplyDelete~Judy
Thank you, Judy. I immediately thought of my sister the first time I saw this design. The Stitching Post is one of my "must visits" whenever I am in the Baltimore area.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute piece! I love the Stitching Post, although I don't go very often. We are in DC, so it really isn't that far.
ReplyDeleteFound your blog from ILCS.
Jess
Thanks, Jess. Glad you found my blog!
DeleteHappy holidays.