Anna's Stocking
19 ct natural linen
DMC, WDW, and Crescent Colours #5 perle cottons
Another CJC finish! This one was so fun to stitch. I could see the fabric easily without my magnifier and that allowed me to stitch in bed. :)
I did make a few changes-the most obvious is the addition of 13 buttons from my stash. I didn't have the embellishment pack from SB. And I didn't have beads big enough for this either. So I used tiny buttons for the holly berries along the vine at the top and on the headband. I also used 3 sheep buttons on the bottom. But I also wanted to personalize this a little for me. So I took a charm off of my old charm bracelet (from junior high) and put it on the man's pennant at the bottom. (it is a snowman). I was missing 3 of the DMC #5 perle cottons in my stash, so I substituted them too.
I am taking this one to my local finisher. I saw a couple of these SB stockings last year that she finished and they looked fantastic! Luckily my local EGA mtg is this Saturday and I'll see her there.
Now, I need to pull out a large and a small start out of the Crazy January Challenges. I think BBD's Mystery Sampler is up next, but not sure about the small piece. I'll keep you posted! Have a great day!
14 comments:
Fabulous finish! I love those bitsy little buttons. And the sheep buttons! Adorable.
What a great idea using your charms!
I love the personalization on your gorgeous finish!
Well done on a fabulous finish, such a good idea to personalise it with your old charms
Gorgeous finish - love the changes and additions you made.
Love it, the buttons add so much. Can't wait to see it in person.
Cynthia
That is going to be a beautiful stocking, love the little sheep
Love it! Can't wait to see the finished stocking!
Congratulations on this lovely finish!
Such a beautiful and cosy stocking! Great work!
Best wishes,
Tatyana
Great finish ;)
Gorgeous finish! Her dress is so colourful!
Really fabulous! I like how you personalized it with buttons from your stash and a charm from your bracelet. Inspiring! Lorrie
I love your finish! It's just wonderful! Love your stitching projects in general! Your little boy is adorable! Do I detect an Asian mix? I'm partial to such, you know. :D
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