Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
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Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Hello!
It seems (after I posted my welcome note) that people are curious about what I've been stitching...
Hope I haven't promised too much with my remark that I love designs that are "not found around the next corner". Veteran stitchers, let me know what you think. I had to search a bit for those pieces I've been stitching, but maybe elsewhere in the world they are very easy to come by and well-known to cross-stitchers.
So, I'm posting a few things so that people get an idea.
Some things that are finalized:
http://de.tinypic.com/r/eitbap/9" target="_blank" target="_blank
http://de.tinypic.com/r/29zams/9" target="_blank
http://de.tinypic.com/r/24uw5qu/9" target="_blank
not started yet, but I fell in love with it at first sight:
this is what I've just started, and how it's supposed to look like when it's done:
It seems (after I posted my welcome note) that people are curious about what I've been stitching...
Hope I haven't promised too much with my remark that I love designs that are "not found around the next corner". Veteran stitchers, let me know what you think. I had to search a bit for those pieces I've been stitching, but maybe elsewhere in the world they are very easy to come by and well-known to cross-stitchers.
So, I'm posting a few things so that people get an idea.
Some things that are finalized:
http://de.tinypic.com/r/eitbap/9" target="_blank" target="_blank
http://de.tinypic.com/r/29zams/9" target="_blank
http://de.tinypic.com/r/24uw5qu/9" target="_blank
not started yet, but I fell in love with it at first sight:
this is what I've just started, and how it's supposed to look like when it's done:
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Very pretty and diverse projects. I’ve not seen those particular ones before. I also like the black and white one you are planning in the future and your Madonna and child will be beautiful and I would think,fun to stitch. How far along on it are you?
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Haha! Not far... if I posted a photo, you wouldn't really recognize what it is. I found it on holidays and started it there, but in between came Christmas. It will take me 5-10 years to finish it, I fear.
And thank you for your opinion on those.
And thank you for your opinion on those.
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
They are all so very interesting and different too. I love the Owl one especially and your future project of the trees 'speaks to me' too.
You have certainly taken on a big project with your current one of the Madonna and Child and I hope you will post progress pictures from time to time.
Will you stitch something smaller in between whiles or just stick to the 1 in progress?
You have certainly taken on a big project with your current one of the Madonna and Child and I hope you will post progress pictures from time to time.
Will you stitch something smaller in between whiles or just stick to the 1 in progress?
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Such lovely projects. I especially love the Madonna and child I am looking forward to seeing your updates
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
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The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
What a lovely variety of projects! Being Dutch, the blue and white windmills of course appeal to me and your Madonna will be beautiful!
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
I love those Windmills...and I'm not Dutch!!
Next to stitching Puffins I do like stitching Owls!! He's a nice one!
Also love those black & white trees (planned project)
Next to stitching Puffins I do like stitching Owls!! He's a nice one!
Also love those black & white trees (planned project)
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Your past projects are lovely, and your future ones look both challenging and rewarding.
Look forward to seeing progress with them.
Regards,
Richard
Look forward to seeing progress with them.
Regards,
Richard
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
I totally agree, Richard. The icon will be very interesting to watch progress.richardandtracy wrote:Your past projects are lovely, and your future ones look both challenging and rewarding.
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
The trees too.
There are not enough pine trees in Kent. Having grown up in a pine forest in N Germany, I do miss the scent & look of pine trees. I do literally mean growing up in a forest. The patch of 4 houses we had as quarters were completely surrounded by the forest on the edge of the Luneberg Heide (Heathland), and the forest overhung the garden fences on all sides. Open the garden back gate and you could go for miles without encountering anything other than trees and a forest track.
Regards,
Richard.
There are not enough pine trees in Kent. Having grown up in a pine forest in N Germany, I do miss the scent & look of pine trees. I do literally mean growing up in a forest. The patch of 4 houses we had as quarters were completely surrounded by the forest on the edge of the Luneberg Heide (Heathland), and the forest overhung the garden fences on all sides. Open the garden back gate and you could go for miles without encountering anything other than trees and a forest track.
Regards,
Richard.
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Squirrel, yes, I do other things in-between. Otherwise I'd go mad. Oh, probably I am mad..., that's why I'm such a cross-stitch addict
I stitched one little hand towel for a friend for Christmas, that was one project. I got that ready for the occasion, which was good.
Then I started a tablecloth, bought at ALDIs, but I didn't like the design, and re-designed it. Nooooo... that's not finished yet. Christmas was lots of work, right now I'm repairing a heap of torn cloths, tomorrow I'll have to study Russian, so there's always something to do.
Wasn't really kidding when I estimated 5 to 10 years to finish it. If the forum exists for so long, I can surely at times post a progress pic.
About windmills and pines: I love windmills, though I'm not Dutch, but the windmills found a nice place in a friend's kitchen in East Frisia. Perfect place. Both sides of the border resemble each other so much, even in stitching traditions, it seems (from what I've seen).
Yes, I know the kind of pines you're talking about, Richard. Do you know the Bullensee near Rotenburg/Wümme? I loved to go there with the kids when we lived in the area. Brandenburg is full of them, too, parts of Poland are. They are beautiful, and I hope they will withstand global warming. Also not kidding. Last summer pines near Berlin split in half just because of the heat.
I stitched one little hand towel for a friend for Christmas, that was one project. I got that ready for the occasion, which was good.
Then I started a tablecloth, bought at ALDIs, but I didn't like the design, and re-designed it. Nooooo... that's not finished yet. Christmas was lots of work, right now I'm repairing a heap of torn cloths, tomorrow I'll have to study Russian, so there's always something to do.
Wasn't really kidding when I estimated 5 to 10 years to finish it. If the forum exists for so long, I can surely at times post a progress pic.
About windmills and pines: I love windmills, though I'm not Dutch, but the windmills found a nice place in a friend's kitchen in East Frisia. Perfect place. Both sides of the border resemble each other so much, even in stitching traditions, it seems (from what I've seen).
Yes, I know the kind of pines you're talking about, Richard. Do you know the Bullensee near Rotenburg/Wümme? I loved to go there with the kids when we lived in the area. Brandenburg is full of them, too, parts of Poland are. They are beautiful, and I hope they will withstand global warming. Also not kidding. Last summer pines near Berlin split in half just because of the heat.
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Mother Mary, by the way, is by the Bulgarian designer Stoyanka Ivanova. In 10 years, when I'm done with the icon, I'll do her "Girl rom Kyustendil" - another project in the far future, but on my mind.
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Oh that is design is gorgeous Kristy and I love all those bright colours. I wonderful goal to work towards.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
That's a beautiful design!
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
What a beautiful design that is and I'm looking forward to seeing it being stitched in 10 years. I have great faith that the forum will be here and celebrating its 20th anniversary. We just passed 10 two years ago!
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Such varied designs it
Girl rom Kyustendil is so vibrant, I will look forward to seeing her stitched.
A lovely selection of projects.
Girl rom Kyustendil is so vibrant, I will look forward to seeing her stitched.
A lovely selection of projects.
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
All your projects are very pleasing to the eye and I particularly love all the sparkles on the Madonna and child gowns, I'm looking forward to seeing all your updates
WIPS
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
Clara
Meadow
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Some lovely projects there Krissy to keep you busy Looking forward to seeing your progress on them!
~Vana~
Works in Progress:
HAED: Lily of the Valley
Heritage Crafts: Gypsy Caravans
2018 Finishes:
Anchor - Victorian Sampler
Heritage Crafts - Hard Frost and Winter Shoes
Works in Progress:
HAED: Lily of the Valley
Heritage Crafts: Gypsy Caravans
2018 Finishes:
Anchor - Victorian Sampler
Heritage Crafts - Hard Frost and Winter Shoes
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Sorry, it should have been "Girl from Kyustendil", ahh, typos.
Ok, if you're positive the forum stays alive until then, you'll see the end result. In-between I'll give a little update. I love the glitzy bits on their gowns, too. Looking forward to stitching them.
This is the first day for about a week that I can take an hour or two off in the evening to stitch. So, I wish you all a good night/day, and I'll get going right now.
Ok, if you're positive the forum stays alive until then, you'll see the end result. In-between I'll give a little update. I love the glitzy bits on their gowns, too. Looking forward to stitching them.
This is the first day for about a week that I can take an hour or two off in the evening to stitch. So, I wish you all a good night/day, and I'll get going right now.
Re: Projects, present, past and future - kaliii
Great stitching! In your finished projects, I absolutely love the mother and baby picture
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell