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Thursday 29 December 2011

Last stitching for 2011

I have finally finished the hardanger tablecloth I started some 4 years ago. I am usually a quick stitcher, but because of the size of the project, which left me with a lot of weaving, I could only stitch for around half an hour each time ....  it is difficult for me to hold fabric in hand, and there was a lot with this one !!  So half an hour at a time was enough for me before it became too painfull. This cloth measures 35 x 35 inches square and is ideal for my  crystal table in my little front room !

That's me finished with stitching for a few days ...... in the new year I have decided to start a Loopylou design called Flower Patch, which is a lovely design by one of my favourite designers ....   plus I also have some designing of my own to do for my stitchy group ...




....   and this is the project I will be starting on Sunday ...

10 comments:

stitchesnscraps said...

Oh my gosh!! That is beautiful! I am so coming to you with questions when I work on Hardanger!! lol! And the new project is lovely! Can't wait to see your progress on this one! Have a Happy New Year!

Melissa J.

Jo said...

Wow Val that is just beautiful, well worth the time and work you've put into it. Definite heirloom. Great new project, never done any Loopylou.

Sandy In Montana said...

Your tablecloth is just beautiful, Val. I've never tried a piece that large, yet.
The Loopylou piece is going to be gorgeous, I love the colors.

Take Care & Happy Stitchin'
Hugs, Sandy

Mouse said...

ooooo it is lovely :) well done on finally getting it finished well worth all that effort :) and coooo funnily enough I've got that chart and I bought the kit to do as one of my crazies :) love mouse xxxx

Karen said...

Val this is gorgeous! simply beautiful, well done!!

Lizzy Pizzy said...

Stunning work Val. What a great feeling to finally finish - woot woot!! Now you can just enjoy the fruits of your [hard] labour.
I hope you have some heirloom worthy recipients who will treasure it one day
Liz of Oz x

Anonymous said...

Your tablecloth is beautiful Val and can understand how proud you must feel in getting it finished.

The cystal table is a delight to see.

Hugs
Hazel

SheilasEmbroidery said...

Fantastic work Val, well done on persevering and getting it completed. The LL looks fantastic as well, good luck with that.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Your tablecloth is gorgeous!!!

mdgtjulie said...

Lovely Val. Great job on the table cloth, and grats to you on finally finishing it. I have that same problem when I stitch anything in hand, so kudos to you!