Gentle Friends, over the weekend I finished up "Santa's Village"... here's a snap...
.... I stitched this on 36ct Natural linen, using most of the DMC and over dyed floss that were recommended. I did however make quite a few substitutions where I thought my colour choices worked better on the linen. The last Cottage was stitched using GAST "Apple Cider" and not the called for "Baked Clay." It was a fun piece to work on!!!! One of the biggest changes I made was to not break the rows with the red and white stripe bars but to wrap the piece in a red and white frame and then add the hearts in each corner.
There are a couple of ideas about finishing I am thinking about - and I still need to acquire some tiny beads to add for Santa, Mrs Claus and Buddy's eyes and the for the gingerbread boys.
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That's about it for today, thanks for stopping by do stop again!!
Take care,
edgar
Awesome finish, Edgar!
ReplyDeleteWow it's so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWell done dear x
Congrats on a wonderful finish, Edgar! I think my favorite parts are the reindeer and the candy flowers. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the finish-finish. :)
ReplyDeleteA tour de force, Edgar.... Love your well calculated changes...
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed watching the whole process....As always, thank you for sharing....
So cute! This was a huge project, but the results are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such happy colors. Please let us know how you finish it.
ReplyDeletePaula
Ah, great finish Edgar! The hearts and red and white frame was a super idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish! I really like the hearts you put in the corners. This will be so fun to decorate with at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful Edgar!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Edgar - you did a great job! Looking forward to seeing how you finish it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the gorgeous finish Edgar.
ReplyDeleteLinda
It's really lovely!Congrats!I wonder how you will finish it!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! Congratulations, Edgar!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous finish! I'm looking forward to seeing how you decide to display it.
ReplyDelete**round of applause** its fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful changes--like the over red and white frame instead of breaking the rows makes for a more unified village. What finishing ideas are you tossing around?
ReplyDeleteGreat finish!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great finish dgar - love it !
ReplyDeleteA thing of beauty! Another heirloom completed! What's next?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Edgar. It's marvelous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish Edgar! I love your idea of framing in the red/white border versus in between each row! It just sings Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty. Love the change with the border.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and happy finish!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with it!!!
What a wonderful piece!! You made some good changes. I love the red and white border with the little hearts. I'm looking forward to seeing how you decide to finish it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Edgar, it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Edgar!!!!! Great finish
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see the finished project Edgar and I just LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed watching this one grow.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love everything about your finish - the beautiful fabric, little hearts in the corner, basically everything! Well done.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Wow! It looks totally awesome! You did a wonderful job. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that sampler, beautiful version, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic! It's on my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, congratulation on the finish. Now what next?
ReplyDeleteYay! What a beautiful piece. Your changes work beautifully as usual. No one could point to a color that doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this fabulous finish!
ReplyDeleteEdgar, what an absolutely gorgeous finish and I love your idea of having the outer border with the hearts - with your permission I may "steal" that concept (if I ever get around to starting my series - lol!).
ReplyDeleteDearest Edgar: Congratulations on your finish, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will post soon what your next project is.
Blessings
Catherine
beautiful!! congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas piece! The running boarder with the hearts on the corners was a perfect change. It all looks great...and oh so festive!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! The border and hearts are perfect for the design :)
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