Wednesday 9 September 2015

The End of Summer.........

Well Summer here in the UK actually ended somewhere around the second week in July, but I'm talking about the end of my Summer stitching as I have finished The Butterfly Garden by The Drawn Thread!


Butterfly Garden by The Drawn Thread Complete!
 
 
At over 20 inches long, even on 36ct, it's pretty hard to get a decent full picture of the piece so here are a few detail shots:
 

Butterfly Garden Snapshot 4
 
 
Butterfly Garden Snapsot 1
 
 
Butterfly Garden Snapshot 2
 
 
Butterfly Garden Snapshot 3
 
 
I'm really pleased with my thread choices for this one and it's always a joy to use my Jodyri threads whenever I can.  There are a few other charts in this series which I am tempted by, but they remain firmly on the wishlist for now :).  I also think that it would be very easy to turn each of the flower sections into a little small or card on its own, all in all a great value chart in so many ways!  Interesting fact about this piece:  it is the first time in all my years of stitching that I have actually stitched my initials on a finish!
 
Now of course that WIP tab up there is looking very empty so I will have to do something about that :).  Those of you that follow me on Instagram have already had a little sneak preview of the 7 designs that I have picked and kitted for my Autumn/Winter stitching.  I think I will do as I did previously for my Summer stitching and start them all to get that bit out of the way and then stitch on them as and when I feel the need.  I'll introduce them to you over the coming weeks as I stitch on them.  All told it means that come the end of the year I should be at 46 ish finishes for this year which is insane and probably never to be repeated!
 
Happy Stitching!

21 comments:

  1. Many congratulations on your finish - it's absolutely stunning, so delicate and has obviously been very well charted. No wonder you have other similar charts on your wishlist!
    Looking forward to seeing your new starts. :)

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  2. What a wonderful finish!!! It looks superb!!

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  3. It looks stunning! Beautiful stitching!

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  4. Gorgeous piece! I never initial my finished pieces. My mom is always asking me why I don't.

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  5. Amazing, amazing finish! I'm consistently blown away by how neat your stitching is and beautiful colour choices.

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  6. Absolutely stunning, Amanda! I think it's beautiful! I would never have thought of buying this chart based on the photo...you've made it gorgeous! I think my favorite part is the blackberry..so cute!

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  7. Congrats it looks fabulous! That's a big piece! Good luck on whatever your new projects are I can't wait to see them :)

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  8. that is quite something, I didn't realise it would be that wide!
    congrats on another really lovely finish, and yes: 46 finishes sounds unreal. true, but unreal 😉
    your next projects will be so much fun, I know - and hurray for putting your name on this one, I don't do it on every project but sometimes it's just what it needs.

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  9. It's beautiful! Congrats on the finish!!

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  10. Those close up shots are beautiful. I hope you get it framed and give it pride of place in your house. Beautiful stitching.

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  11. Gorgeous piece! Looking forward to seeing your new starts!

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  12. I don't even know what to say about this finish. I have no words. The flowers... the lettering... the tiny bees. It's all perfect. This is one that should go on the wall. 😊 I love all the pieces you've picked for your Fall and Winter stitching, too. I'll keep coming back to check on your progress and try to get myself motivated. I'm in a stitching slump for the last month or so.

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  13. Beautiful flowers! I especially love the lazy daisy phlox; they look just wonderful! I would be slightly afraid of butterflies that were bigger than my windows though haha. What is the stitch on the purple flowers next to the blackberries?

    I am hit or miss on initialing my pieces. Most of the time I simply don't remember to because I'm so excited about being OMG FINISHED. But when I do, it's usually in white or other pale color close to whatever fabric I've worked on.

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  14. Love seeing your beautiful work. This design is just utterly gorgeous :)

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  15. This is such a gorgeous design. I really love the close up photos too. You can really see the detail. It's funny, now that I have watched a YouTube video I read this blog in your voice!

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  16. Absolutely gorgeous stitching! Love it. Congrats on the finish! :D

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  17. What a glorious finish--I'll bet it is even prettier in person :) Congratulations, Amanda!

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  18. Oh Amanda, what a wonderful finish you have here. I have always loved this project, congratulations on finishing it. Now I'm so curious to see what you prepared for your autumn and winter stitching.

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  19. Oh my that is pretty! And your stitching is perfection :)

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