Saturday, January 19, 2008

First Major 2008 Finish



Long Dog Samplers "St Georges"
Started sometime (I think) in 2006 and finished 19 January 2008
Stitched with 1 strand of Gloriana "Red Clay" silk over 2 threads
on cream 40 count linen


I was going to start Sampler Cove's Rhapsody in Red Ribbon Sampler or Spanish Rouge next but I'm still waiting on the charts and fabric (for SR) to arrive. I do have Double Dutch from The Gift of Stitching online magazine kitted up but I've decided I will pull out An Open Heart and work on that for the rest of the weekend.

20 comments:

Mary said...

Congratulations on the finish! What a gorgeous design and beautiful stitching! Have a Happy Stitching weekend!

Felicity said...

That is simply beautiful, Mel. Congratulations on a job well done. I can't wait to see the next project.

Nicki said...

Wow...! Congratulations!! You know, these style of Long Dogs have never appealed to me til now - it's amazing what the right colour choice can do - it looks fabulous! :)

Terri said...

Looks Great Mel.

mainely stitching said...

Oh, Mel! It's stunning!!!

Kim said...

Mel--congrats on your finish! It's stunning :) I'd been waiting for the big unveiling ever since I saw your "before" pic on the HAEDless sampler thread.

Anonymous said...

That is beautiful-great finish!

Kerry said...

Really, really beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Stunning!! Congratulations!!

Laura said...

Congratulations! St. Georges is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

WOW! That is breathtaking! Congratulations on your finish!

Deanne J said...

Congrats, it's beautiful

Von said...

What a great piece to start off your list of finished projects for 2008!! Wonderful!! :)

Carmen said...

amazing! is so beautiful work!

Anonymous said...

Mel, it's gorgeous!!! Well done - I love that Red Clay!

Sharon said...

Mel, that is an amazing finish! Congratulations!

Melissa said...

Your St. Georges is gorgeous! Reading your blog has convinced me that I should start one of the many HAED that keeps screaming at me. Thanks for the inspiration.

Jennifer said...

That is just stunning! I've been eyeing up that pattern for a while now and I think that just pushed me over the edge. I LOVE it.

Peg said...

Absolutely gorgeous congratulations on your finish :o)

Anonymous said...

I really love your St Georges, and you've inspired me to want to do one similar to yours. Do you recall how many skeins of floss you used? Thanks, Barbara
barbaraj2000 at hotmail dot com