Stitchful Thinking: "Love and Faithfulness" Finish

2009 Cross Stitch Finishes

16. Something Sweet (BBD)
15. Peppermint ornament (JCS Christmas preview 2009)
14. Reindeer ornament #3
13. Reindeer ornament #2
12. Reindeer ornament #1
11. Quaker Boo Ornament (Sampler Girl freebie)
10. La-D-Da Halloween ornament (JCS Halloween 2009)
9. Fall (My Mark freebie)
8. Paper Whites (LHN)
7. Eggs...etera #109 bird (CEC)
6. A Samper Scissors' Fob (Forget-Me-Not In Stitches)
5. Peach Tree Cottage (LHN)
4. Peace (LHN/CC)
3. LadyBug (my design)
2. Santa Face Crescent (PS)
1. AmeriKat (Calico Crossroads)

2008 Cross Stitch Finishes

22. Pumpkins (Bent Creek)
21. Peep (PS freebie)
20. 12 Days of Christmas Block 4 (PS)
19. Love and Faithfulness (LHN/CC)
18. 12 Days of Christmas Block 3 (PS)
17. 12 Days of Christmas Block 2 (PS)
16. Froggie Biscornu (Casey Buonaugurio freebie)
15. A Place We Call Home (CCN)
14. 12 Days of Christmas Block 1 (PS)
13. Have Faith (Elizabeth's Designs)
12. Little House Needle Roll (LHN adaptation)
11. Thankful (LHN freebie)
10. Alphabet Tree (Blue Ribbon Designs freebie)
9. Lovebird as gift tag (Midsummer Night Designs freebie)
8. Lovebird (Midsummer Night Designs freebie)
7. Mini Biscornu freebie (The Floss Box)
6. Cat freebie (unknown)
5. Quaker Hedgehog (The Workbasket)
4. Biscornu freebie (The Floss Box)
3. Biscornu freebie (The Floss Box)
2. Peace of God (Dimensions kit)
1. Sister (Bucilla kit)

Well my goal was to get this one finished up last night. That didn't quite happen. I stitched for several hours last night until I just needed to rest my eyes and put it away for the night. I always under-estimate the amount of time it's going to take me to finish a project! Anyone else have this same problem? Maybe I'm just slower than I realize. But I did get it finished today just before Cuddle Bug went down for his afternoon nap. Sweet accomplishment!

"Love and Faithfulness" Thread Pack from Little House Needleworks
Stitched one thread over one
Fabric: 30 ct linen from WDW, Color: Linen
Thread: Crescent Colours included in Thread Pack
Stitched: 5/23/08 - 5/28/08

I'm pleased with the results. I was really nervous to see this one evolve when I first got started. The stitches weren't nearly as square as they are stitching over 2. But Kathy gave me a quick tip on stitching over 1 - to keep my stitches on the back going straight up and down or sided to side (not diagonal) whenever I could help it. That really really helped! Thank you Kathy!!

I feel like it's decent enough to gift away as part of a wedding shower gift for DH's cousin, but now I'm wondering if I really want to part with it. I guess we'll see. This one will be set aside for "finishing" at another date once I've determined if I am going to be keeping it or giving it away.

Thanks for reading and for all the help and suggestions you all offer!

21 comments:

Tanya Marie said...: Awesome finish, Kim!

Tanya; May 28, 2008 at 4:13 PM
staci said...: Wonderful finish, congrats!; May 28, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Terry said...: Kim, that is beautiful. You have every right to be proud of it. Well Done!!; May 28, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Kendra said...: Very cute! Little over-1 pieces are so dainty and tiny. :-)

I do the same thing...I cannot properly estimate time needed to complete a project. If I figure it'll take me an hour, it takes me 2...or 3...or more. :-(; May 28, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Linen Stitcher said...: Aw, Kim, it's wonderful! Glad you persevered. Pat yourself on the back, and plan your next over-1 project!; May 28, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Kathy A. said...: Beautiful work and over one WOW that is well done!; May 28, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Michele said...: wow, I think 5 days is fast stitching! Takes me much longer than that :)

It is sooo nice! Can't wait to see how you finish it.; May 29, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Great finish, Kim. I know over one can be a pain, but I do think it gives a piece such a delicate look! Very pretty!!; May 29, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Nicki said...: It's absolutely gorgeous! Well done :)

I always always underestimate how long things will take to stitch. You'd think I'd know better by now but I still do it :); May 29, 2008 at 3:29 AM
Dawn T. said...: Wow...it is beautiful!! Great stitching:); May 29, 2008 at 7:39 AM
Carol said...: Yay Kim! Congratulations!!; May 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM
mainely stitching said...: It looks beautiful! And yes, I always underestimate how long a project will take! LOL!; May 29, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Lelia said...: WOOT!! Fantastic finish : ) Your LHN is wonderful!!; May 29, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Sue said...: I can't believe this is finished already. It's beautiful ;); May 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Beatrice said...: A marvelous finish. And over one yet good for you!!!!!! Congratulations.; May 29, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Sally said...: What a wonderful finish Kim! It looks fantastic!; May 30, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Nice work! I just stumbled across your blog and really enjoy it. I'll be back!
:o); May 30, 2008 at 9:00 AM
Teri said...: Kim, This is a beautiful piece! You've done a great job with the one-over-one stitching, and the colors are fantastic. Are you sure you want to part with this one?; May 31, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Melissa said...: I love this finish! You did a great job on it.; June 1, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Anonymous said...: wonderful finish, well done!; June 2, 2008 at 6:07 AM
Kathy said...: You did get it finished in May. Great job. You do great work for beginner. Keep it up.; June 3, 2008 at 11:24 PM