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Monday, May 14, 2012

CT13 -- Done!

Hey Blog Buddies,

I'm very excited that CT13 by Alessandra Adelaide is actually finished!  At the end of its turn in the rotation, it seemed so close to being done that I went for it.  All it took was three extra days.



This was a big project for me (207 x 168 stiches).  I know it's nothing compared to the HAED projects that some of you are doing.  I really don't think I would have the patience to do those, but I admire all the ones that I see.

The pattern suggested stitching the entire piece in one color, but I decided to add the green and gold, and I'm happy with that decision.

Here are a few close-up shots:







I used the following Gloriana silks:
Pionsettia for the tree;
Holiday Green for the pot;
and Lacquered Gold combined with
Kreinik gold blending filament for the star.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.
Thanks for visiting!


18 comments:

Julie said...

Congrats on your finish,looks great.

Alessandra does some great designs.

geeky Heather said...

Oh, it's beautiful! I love the colors you chose. Congratulations on the finish!

robindefender said...

Congrats on your finish. It looks beautiful!

Chris said...

Beautiful finish! You chose lovely fibers for this.

Mary said...

Well done! Love the gold star finish.

Mouse said...

oooo well done on the finish :) its lovely and I like your adaptations with the colours too :) love mouse xxxx

Sarah said...

Gorgeous finish - the colours you changed look great :)

Sharon said...

It's gorgeous! Congrats!

CalamityJr said...

Yay for you! It's gorgeous, and I knew it was getting close to done! You're going to enjoy this one for a l-o-n-g time!

Lelia said...

Woot!!! Awesome finish ; )

Happy Baker said...

It is beautiful and I like the addition of the color....very well done!!

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

gorgeous stitching :D

Carla said...

Beautiful finish!! Congratulations !!

Carla said...

Beautiful finish!! Congratulations !!

Anne said...

Congrats on the finish!! It's such a stunning design! I love the close up shots too :D

Maureen said...

Oh, just gorgeous - congrats on the finish.

Maureen said...

Oh, just gorgeous - congrats on the finish.

Maureen said...

Oh, just gorgeous - congrats on the finish.