Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Belle Pepper Finished!

I got her finished up last night. I think she turned out so cute! :)






Little House Needleworks "Belle Pepper"
Fabric: 32 ct. Willow Green Belfast
Threads: Crescent Colours, Gentle Arts, and DMC
Started: 11/26/10 - Finished: 11/30/10


I decided to stitch another Christmas sampler, so I think I'm going to start Shepherd's Bush "Holly and Ivy Sampler."



I love the colors in this sampler...



I also decided to change the fabric to 32 ct. Vintage Light Examplar (the kit came with a 30 ct. WDW linen, which is not my favorite linen to stitch on).

I need to get working on an ornament before I start this sampler though. Our get together in Manning is coming up fast and I have to have an ornament stitched and finished for our gift exchange!

Write soon!

40 comments:

  1. Beautiful finish Nicole, I love this one :)

    Holly and Ivy is a pretty sampler, I loved stitching mine, hope you enjoy it too!

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  2. Gorgeous!!!!! And so fast! Your needle must be sparking!!! How exciting your Christmas stitching is!

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  3. Beautiful finish! I love what you're going to stitch next too!

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  4. A beautiful finish Nicole!! And I love your SB pick too - I'm with you on the fabric - I think that you made a great choice!

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  5. What a wonderful finish! I just love Christmas samplers and need to do more of them!

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  6. Beautiful finish!

    I love the Holly and Ivy Sampler and can't wait to see your progress on it:))

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  7. Congrats on another darling finish!

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  8. Nicole, what an absolutely stunning finish!!! Belle Pepper is on my list of to do items! I have a question...where did you get your floss keeper that is in one of the pictures? I have been trying to find one that is suitable....

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  9. Very pretty finish Nicole, Holly and Ivy is a beautiful new piece to start. those colors are so soft and lovely.

    Take Care and Happy Stitching

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  10. Lovely indeed! Belle is the belle of the Christmas Ball!

    Oh, I love that SB design...can't wait to see it finished. I bet it is going to be splendid.

    HAPPY STITCHIN'
    Terri

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  11. That is a stunning finish and so quick too. Looking forward to seeing your SB.

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  12. Gosh that is so pretty, Nicole. Going to have to pull that and get it stitched, thanks for the visuals! Oh and I love The Holly and the Ivy too!

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  13. Belle is darling, darling, darling! Did your needles melt? Because that was fast! I love the SB piece. If you ever want to sell that chart, I'd be interested. I can't wait to see yours finished. :)

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  14. Beautiful finish and excellent new start!!! :)

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  15. Beautiful finish! Belle Pepper is so cute!

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  16. Belle Pepper is so cute ! I love the colors! SB is a great stitch too!

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  17. Another beauty, Nicole! Congratulations!

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  18. Stitching with your eyes closed again I see!!!!

    See ya Saturday...

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  19. I love Belle! I have her in my stash and will be bringing her out.

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  20. I'm always amazed at how fast you stitch. Congratulations! Belle Pepper is cute! Look forward to seeing your new start.

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  21. Lovely finish and a good choice for a new start too, Nicole!

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  22. Beautiful finish Nicole!
    BTW - I gave in a got an iPad while I was in Florida and now I want a Macbook Air to replace my Macbook - it never stops does it? LOL

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  23. Well now, after seeing your Belle all finished, I have decided that I must get this one to do! Love it!

    Love the colors in Holly and Ivy and it looks like a fun stitch.

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  24. What a gorgeous finish, Belle is so cute and the colours are wonderful. This has just moved higher up my wish list I think lol.
    Will look forward to seeing your new project grow.

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  25. Beautiful stitching on Belle! See, I told you you're an enabler... It was Catherine this time.

    See you Saturday!

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  26. How pretty your Belle Pepper is. I made some changes in mine because I thought mine was looking a bit drab. Guess I should get it ironed up and pictures taken. And that SB piece is gorgeous and you're just the one to get it done before Christmas.
    hugs
    Debs

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  27. Wow, Nicole! It looks FANTASTIC! Great job. I hope to stitch this one eventually, too. I am a sucker for Jenny Bean and her many friends.

    Can't wait to see your SB Christmas sampler, and your ornament!

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  28. I just love these, Nicole, especially the Holly and Ivy which is somewhere in my stitching pile! That darling little Pepper would be so sweet in my grandgirl's bedroom! :P
    I'm headed for Jessica's the l7th and I'm so excited to see Kellan and her for Christmas. Praying that you and the boys have a very special one, too,with your DH and family.
    Love and hugs,

    Deb/YourBookishLavenderRoseDame :P

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  29. Belle is lovely, congratulations

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  30. Gorgeous finish!!!! I love the color changes in the house :-). Pretty overdyed floss.

    Cute Shepherds Bush piece too!

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  31. A gorgeous finish. Looking forward to seeing your progress on Holly & Ivy.

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  32. Belle Pepper turned out fabulous! You take such great pictures. Any tips? What digital camera do you use?

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  33. Congrats on a darling finish...that hardly took you any time at all!

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