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Mabel's first biscornu

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After a hard day's translating :-) I needed a bit of relaxing stitching, and I've decided to start my very first biscornu -- two "stained glass" rose designs done in Eterna silks on 18ct black aida. I haven't got much to show yet, but here's the beginning:

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Oh, oh... very promising :)
I am sure this will turn out as beautiful as all your projects. Can't wait for more.

(Be careful of your back, though - all day translation doesn't do good to your back!!!!) :wub:
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I'm watching this with interest! 8)
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Oh I bet this is going to be fabulous Mabel, can't wait for updates now. It's going to look so good against the black.
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Looking beautiful. I am sure it is going to be fabulous.
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This one's great Mabel...will be excitedly watching your progress on this! :dance:
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:applesauce: can't wait!
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i really want to try one of these *waiting on the magic bench with baited breath*
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:applesauce: I love biscornu designs! Holding my breath over this one!! :shock:
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I love the way colors always pop out when you stitch on black fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product! :D
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I'm bringing hot chocolate to the magic bench because it is cold here. Waiting eagerly for more updates.
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Pretty. :D It will look delightful when completed.

Biscornu - surely that means 'two horns'? - are pretty, decorative little items, but I have to admit that I have never felt the least urge to make one myself! :rose:
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Wow - fabulous colours against the black, sits on the bench sipping hot chocolate and awaiting updates with the others :D

Just wondering if I'm the only person who's intrigued to know just how "bountiful" Mabel's stash collection is .................... all these mentions of different threads and fabrics :wink:

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:lol: I like collecting different things to try out, and then find that I like most of them, so collect a few more... and so on :-). I don't do handbags or shoes, my wardrobe is mostly Maison Oxfam or made by my mother, and our holidays and occasional nights out tend to be fairly modest, so this is my vice :-).

Not a lot of progress here as I decided to do some work on my mother's shawl, but here's what it looks like at the moment -- I had to frog a bit as the green I originally chose turned out to be too dark, but this stands out nicely I think.

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!! Stunning!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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lovely!
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It looks so dramatic! I love it! :applesauce:
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That's looking beautiful Mabel! So shiny against the black!! :wub:
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:applesauce: :applesauce:
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This is going to be lovely! Fantastic colours! :applesauce:
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