Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Seventeenth Finish For 2011

Yes, you read that right... I'm so behind with my Blog that I still have a handful of finishes to share with you! LOL!

I was SO happy to finish this project because all I saw was white, white, white. I love this pattern though so I plugged away :o) This is Winter Silhouette by Imaginating -

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This is not a great picture because it doesn't represent the color of the fabric really well. I used DMC 3865 on 28 count Colonial or Denim Blue (I can't remember!). I used two strands of floss for the cross stitch and one strand for the backstitching. The pattern called for two but that looked too heavy for my liking.

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If you haven't checked out the Pumpkin Patch & Co. Graveyard, head on over and take a look at my list of 2011 finishes as well as my 2012 goals :o)


37 comments:

Annie said...

That is really gorgeous! I don't think I could bear doing that much white with nothing to break it up. But it really was worth it to end up with that!

Alberta said...

Outstanding finish!!!!

Chris said...

Beautiful finish. I checked out your finishes and your goals. Both are such great lists.
Happy New Year!

MoonBeam said...

What a pretty piece. I can't decide whether it would be a fun stitch, or boring. Nice work!

Bobbi

Mouse said...

oooo it looks fab :) well done on getting it finished too :) love mouse xxxx

Catherine said...

Wow! It's beautiful! Congrats!!

Mary Ann said...

Your Winter Silhouette is so pretty! I checked your list of 2011 finishes--very nice, and your 2012 goals--great choices!!

Angela said...

Oh, it's so pretty! All that white would have driven me mad but it looks so worth it :)

Tatkis said...

Such a beautiful and fresh winter finish! Congratulations :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

Sharon said...

It's gorgeous Cathey!

TammyK said...

Gorgeous finish :-)

Jeanne said...

I love love love it! I think I have this kitted up, or a similar one of hers on blue. It's very striking - congratulations!

Deborah said...

Wonderful finish!

valerie said...

Wonderful finish! It's so pretty! Happy New Year!

Lesleyanne said...

A gorgeous finish.

cucki said...

it is so cute..well done dear xx

Sonda said...

I can totally sympathize about all that white, but you're right...it is a fabulous design! Congrats on the finish.

Shari said...

gorgeous finish Cathey.....I have always admired this one on other people's blogs, but have yet to stitch it......very pretty!!!!!

Unknown said...

I have always wanted to stitch this one because it is just gorgeous but don't know if I could push through with all the white. I absolutely love how yours turned out!!

dixiesamplar said...

Wow, that is a beautiful finish! I love the monochromatic effect...really looks like a snowy night!

Hillery said...

I have always loved this pattern, and I completely forgot about these silhouettes. I like them all. Great job, Cathey. It's just beautiful.

Stitchabilities said...

So pretty and so simple with one colour!!

Annette said...

Happy new Year!!
I just saw your Belly on a few post back..
Your looking good.. beautifull belley..
Are you feeling alright..
I can prommis you.. after the birth and at the end.. you don't have as much stitch time as you have now... so enjoy it.. he... but you get something beautifull fir in return!!!
Enjoy teh rest of our pregnancy!!

Christina said...

Lovely finish.

Julie said...

Stunning! Very effective.

♥ Nia said...

Uauuuuuu! Fantastic!! :D
What a gorgeous, marvelous work!!!
I love it! :D Congrats sweetie, really a fantastic piece =))))
Hugs&Smiles

WendyCarole said...

I love it

Veronica said...

What a stunning finish! Congratulations. Oh, I see you have Lizzie Kate's 6 Fat Man on your 2012 list too. Would you like to join me an a few other stitchers for an SAL of this design in March?

Hugs,
Veronica.

pandy said...

That is really beautiful. I'd have gotten sick of the white :D It reminds me of wedgewood!

Sally said...

Ooooh that is gorgeous Cathey!

Daffycat said...

Oh wow, this is really lovely. I see what you mean about all the white...ugh...that would get old! BUT the effect is really stunning. Congratulations on such a beautiful finish.

Lisa said...

I love your finish, congrats! I hate stitching white myself, but this looks so effective I could be tempted lol.

Anne said...

What a gorgeous finish!! I love the blue linen and the white! So beautiful!!

Melanie said...

Very nice!! It reminds me of wedgewood too.

Cindy said...

That is very beautiful! I can appreciate how hard it is to maintain the old attention span when stitching in all one color...so kudos to you :)

Linda said...

Gorgeous job. Diane Arthurs in my favorite designer.

Linda

Carol said...

Oh, it's so pretty and tranquil looking, Cathey!! Can't imagine stitching all that white, but in a way, it must have been quite soothing :)