Monday, December 22, 2008

St. Reatham finis!


St. Reatham by Long Dog Samplers
36 count Silkweavers Golden Promises
Vikki Clayton Silk in Mermaid Blue 2327

I did it! It's finished! I started St. Reatham, on April 26, 2007. I was going to work on it every Thursday as a rotation piece but I quickly found that I'm not much of a planned rotation person. So I worked on it every so often for a week or so at a time. Of course I made a huge push over the past month and a half so I could get it done by the end of the year. I'm really bummed that Silkweavers doesn't seem to have it's showcase contest this year. This is a piece that I think could have a chance in the large category. Maybe they will do it again next year.

I was thinking about what was next on the way home from work tonight and truly I have no idea. But I need to pull it from my stash for sure. I have a couple of biggies that I can start on tomorrow if I wanted. I think it needs to be one of those for sure.

21 comments:

imnverted said...

Booya! Congrats on your finish. It looks beautiful :o)

Daffycat said...

Woo hoo! Congratulations, Margie! ***happy dance***

Laura said...

Beautiful! Congratulations! I knew you would get it done before Christmas :-).

Rowyn said...

Oh wow, just beautiful! Congrats on an awesome finish.

Sandra said...

Oh Margie, it's just gorgeous, very well done for your perseverence, you must have thought it would never come to and end. Now you will need to find a beautiful frame for it.

Anonymous said...

Huge congratulations on a stunning finish!

Karol said...

Congratulations on the beautiful piece!

Sharon said...

Looks amazing! Congrats!

mainely stitching said...

Whoo, hoo, hoo! It's gorgeous!!

Anna van Schurman said...

WOW! Wow. That is awesome. Congratulations.

Autumn said...

Beautiful. I was bummed about SW not having a showcase too.

Suburban Stitcher said...

Excellent job! I know you're glad to finish this up! Can't wait to see what the next big project is!

Karoline said...

It's stunning Margie, huge congratulations

glamlawlib said...

Huge congratulations on a great finish, it looks fantastic!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! I know you will hang it proudly once it is finished. Even though those dogs at the bottom are leaner than your gorgeously cute little pugs, I am sure they would chase that rabbit with vigor. Happy Holidays and here's to a Splendid New Year.

Maxine said...

Congrats on a fabulous finish :)

Cindy F. said...

WOW!!WOW!!WOW!! It's truly amazing!! ~~HAPPY DANCE AND A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL FINISH!!~~ Excellent job!

omashee aka Barb said...

Stunning Margie! Congrats on your finish! I'll do a bit of happy dancing for you!

Jinger said...

Congrats on your large, very beautiful finish! It's lovely!

The Scarlett House said...

What a beautiful piece! Did you ever get tired of stitching with one color of thread? It is really stunning, and I'm sure you feel a great sense of accomplishment.

Michelle said...

Gorgeous finish!!! Just amazing!!