After my first finish for 2014, I picked up a WIP that has been around way too long. At least a few years. You may remember her; Angel of Grace? Well here is how she looks now:
I’m getting really close to a finish. She certainly is a challenge on that fabric. It is 28 ct Salmon and Gold Linen Banding. It is the most uneven fabric I have ever worked on. The pattern is Angel of Grace by Lorri Birmingham Designs. I am hoping to finish this by the end of the weekend. I just have her ruffle to finish and some gold stitching on the right of the dress, then outlining and some charms, buttons and beads. I am so happy this one is actually coming to a finish. It is a gift for someone special and I will by happy to finally have it crossed off of my WIP list.
And because I don’t have enough Mira stash, this is what I purchased on Saturday from Stitches N Things:
This month is my birthday, so I went on a birthday month shopping spree. Shown here is the lovely Biancabella and her bead pack and one of two Waterlilies needed. The other is on backorder. I love the colors in Biancabella. I am thinking of adding a snowflake in her hand instead of the apple. She is my favorite winter colors, so I think a snowflake will be perfect. Some day I will get to work on her. I also ordered a couple of patterns that were not in the shop yet.
So now, back to stitching on Angel of Grace. What WIP have you had in your stash for a very long time?
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You are almost there! She is looking wonderful. You are probably tired of looking at the Salmon fabric, but I like it! What WIP has been in my stash a long time? Hmmmm. I would have to say the Dreamer. I finished the “fun” part at the top down through her head. Now I’m not sure I’ll ever finish her. Have to pick one of the other 35 WIPs I have to finish (he he).
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Thanks, Johanna. I just keep pushing through and I am so glad I did. Well, you did just finish a mermaid that has been in your stash, so that’s good. I would go crazy with 35 WIP’s! I’d have to start picking them off one by one:)
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Ginny, this is positively gorgeous! Just think of the masterpiece you’ll have once it is finished.
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Thanks, Sue. I know I will be glad when it’s done and the recipient will love it.
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Your Angel of Grace is wonderful!! Apple? Is Biancabella supposed to be Snow White? I really like the idea of a snowflake! Happy Birthday in advance & the month isn’t over for shopping…
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Thank you, Marsha. Yes, I believe that Biancabella means white Beauty. But the artist says no and the story on the pattern is a bit different. But I think a snowflake will be awesome. I can shop at the cross stitch shop for 25% off during my birthday month. After all the snow we had, I was so anxious to get out and that is where I went. Might not make it any other time this month. I am happy with my purchase 🙂
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This is so beautiful! The salmon fabric is perfect for it. It really brings out the pattern.
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Thank you, Fawn. I really like the color Salmon, but I will be happy to be done with this piece.
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Wow – she is just beautiful! Well done.
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Thank you, Christine. I didn’t finish her this weekend like i had hoped, but all of the stitching is done. Now on to the backstitching and embellishing.
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nice post
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