Thursday, 28 July 2016

A Successful Just One July!

Thanks to Justine's Just One July SAL, I have finished Joan Elliott's Cinderella!

Cinderella by Joan Elliott Complete!
 
 

Cinderella Face Detail
 
 
Cinderella Shoe Detail
 
 

Cinderella Dress Detail


Cinderella Coach Detail

Cinderella Castle Detail

 
She was stitched on 28ct Brittney Opal in Speckled Egg by Jodyri Designs using all the recommended DMCs and MH beads and the metallic were swapped for PTBs.  I'll never be a 100% OAAT stitcher, but every so often it's good to stick with a piece until completion to ensure that it does get finished!  I love Joan's designs, but one a year would be enough for me and I will make sure I spread out the project for the whole year.
 
 
Eager to get back to my hand dyeds and 36/40ct after almost two months of stitching on Cinders.  Also considering having a little destash, so stay tuned..........!
 
Happy Stitching!

19 comments:

  1. What a fantastic finish! I love her pearl earrings, and the metallic slippers and of course your fabric choice which is absolutely perfect.

    I'm so glad Just One July helped you. I couldn't stitch OAAT all the time either but I agree it's good for serious progress.

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  2. A beautiful finish.The bead detail is wonderful and Cinderella's eyes are lovely.I love the castle,it has a dreamy quality stitched in those gorgeous colours.

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  3. She is simply gorgeaous. Beautiful stitching. I am not a OAAT stitcher either so I feel your pain!

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  4. Wow! Amanda, that is fabulous!. You must have the patience of a saint to work with all of that metallic thread and beading :) Congratulations!

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  5. Beautiful! The skin is also amazing! You always do such beautiful work. Yay for destashing!!

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  6. I love all the details in this piece. makes me want to look at the Joan Elliott designs I have.

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  7. Love this one! Wonderful finish and so glad you can cross it off your list.

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  8. you did a fantastic job!! these close ups are stunning! BRAVA, M!!

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous stitching! She looks amazing. Great job sticking with her to the end! :D

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  10. It's lovely. You must be so pleased with it.

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  11. Congratulations on your Happy Dance, and finished before the stroke of the 31st too!
    Love all the details and close-ups, she is so beautiful. I am always happiest stitching OAAT but I like my Smalls as well. It's a dilemma LOL

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  12. Gorgeous finish! With Joan's designs, sometimes I feel I need a little break from the backstitching.

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  13. Wow gorgeous! The back stitching adds so much to it!

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  14. She is gorgeous! Well done. I love the facial expressions of Joan's ladies; so gentle.

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  15. Hello from a new follower:)
    Your Cinderella is gorgeous, congrats on the finish!

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  16. She is so very pretty, my dear. Congrats on your Happy Dance.

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  17. Oh wow! Cinders is stunning :o)
    Well done on finishing her! Enjoy the happy dance :o)
    Hugs xx

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