I am really enjoying stitching this Angel. I have always liked stitching L&L designs, and this is no exception. The picture really doesn't do it justice. I have made a few little changes. I dislike stitching with metallic thread, so I substituted some DMC floss and some Mill Hill beads for the metallics in the bodice and at the wrists. I also substituted Mill Hill beads instead of the charted cross stitches for the floral trim in the hair. She needs a few beads, as she will be hanging near the heavily-beaded L&L Angel of Love at Christmas. I was hoping to have that second sleeve finished by the end of today's stitching, but it just didn't happen. I am keen to get the sleeve finished so that I can start on her wing, because right now she really doesn't look particularly like an Angel. Friday, January 8, 2010
My Angel is growing slowly
I am really enjoying stitching this Angel. I have always liked stitching L&L designs, and this is no exception. The picture really doesn't do it justice. I have made a few little changes. I dislike stitching with metallic thread, so I substituted some DMC floss and some Mill Hill beads for the metallics in the bodice and at the wrists. I also substituted Mill Hill beads instead of the charted cross stitches for the floral trim in the hair. She needs a few beads, as she will be hanging near the heavily-beaded L&L Angel of Love at Christmas. I was hoping to have that second sleeve finished by the end of today's stitching, but it just didn't happen. I am keen to get the sleeve finished so that I can start on her wing, because right now she really doesn't look particularly like an Angel.
Beautiful! I have one L&L that I have tried to stitch for 10 years now and I don't seem to be making any progress at all. You are very talented and patient!!!
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Simply gorgeous! I am really liking the changes you made. I too dislike metallic threads. I find them unruly and just plain difficult to work with. Much like the french knots! LOL
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the progress and finish. It would be neat to see the two side-by-side when you are done with Grace.
J
She is really beautiful and I like the beads in her hair.
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