Working along

I have worked all four borders down to the arm on the left.  I then moved up and added a lot more feathers!

Feathers

Time to start on some feathers!  Three different shades of thread to work them.  I am leaving all the stars and sprays til later.

Oh, Wow!

Santa and friends were very kind this year!  Stumpwork Butterflies & Moths by Jane Nicholas, Stitches a' la Carte by Lynda Richardson, Stitches, Volume Three by Ruth Schmuff, a Sudberry box with a stitched design along with a coaster, and finally a Puffin and Company Magnet.  A gift certificate for supplies was also included.  Who knew I was this good all year?

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all from our house to yours!

Just the leg

I finished the leg today.  Stitching at this time of year is sporadic at best!  I thought I had everything all done and ready to go, but there are always last minute things that pop up!  I am starting the feathers next and hope to get some time yet this week to do some stitching!

Getting there

I finished the right arm, started down the leg and put in more of the left side border.....feathers will be coming soon!

And more

  More basketweave so the arm on your left is stitched, and the one on the right is started.  I also worked on borders down the left side today.

Skin and...........

I worked across the chest and started down the arm today.  I also worked down the right hand borders some more.

Stitching again!

I took time out to get some cookies baked, packages ready to mail and such Santa like tasks!  Today, however, I got to stitch.  First I worked on the four borders some more.  Then it was time to give Stardust a face!  Love it when the face brings them to life!

Working the border

 Stardust is an 8 x 20 inch design on 18 count that has four borders.  I have set up the pattern for each one and have started across the top.

Gypsy Janie

The stitch guide for Gypsy Janie is ready!

What's Next?!

Stardust by Leigh Designs design 5022 from the Showgirls series is going on the stretcher bars.  I have pulled threads, beads and sequins!  Time to get out the staple gun and put this 8 x 20 canvas started.

White Camellia framed

I picked this one up from the framer!  A cut out black linen mat with a filet next to it.  A white linen mat on top of that with a gold/silver filet net to the floral frame.

And the bells!

All of the bells are stitched in place!  The bells are from The Collection and they are the perfect sizes for
this piece.  I will get the stitch guide finished and she is on the way to Washington!

Braided hair

I used a blue black rayon to stitch and braid her hair which I haven't done in a long time!  Braid hair that is!

The finished base

All the silver bells are done!  On to the hair next!

Beads and base

I have beaded the front of the gown and started the base.  I designed a darning pattern for this and it will show up better when I get more done!

Fabulous Fur!

Even if I do say so myself!  LOL, it is all stitched, brushed and trimmed.

More trim

I am working the fur on the left side and am about half way done! 

On the left

The left side is stitched, cut and shaped a little bit.  I have covered her braid for now too.

Fur

Lots of progress.  I am cutting and brushing a bit, but only doing a little shaping at this point.

Turkey work

The cape cries out for fuzzy fur so I am doing turkey work.  I am fairly slow at this, but making progress.