Champagne Corliss the II

She is all done!  I finished the tablecloth and then did the flowers on her hat with loops of River Silk!  She is now going to take a trip to the framer in NC!  Time to start the next adventure!

Necklaces!

I added the necklaces with some bicones and Japanese silver.  She is almost done!  I love how she is all blinged up!

Almost there!

I think this is about three fourths of the tablecloth!  I should have started doing some of this sooner! Sorry, it is a bit on an angle! I figure 4-5 more hours and it will be done!  It is looking good even if it takes a while!

Half

I am about half way across the tablecloth!  It is all done in basket weave!

Toasting Thanksgiving

Corliss has had more than her share of the Champagne as you can see by the empty bottle in the bucket!  Both are all stitched now using lots of Kreiniks and some Water n Ice.  Hope you and your friends and family have a great Turkey Day!

A sparkly jacket

The jacket is all done!  Boy does it sparkle!

Jacket

I have started the jacket.  Neon Rays, Kreinik, Fyre Werks and Gold Rush cover all the colors!

Start a bit

I am moving right along on this and decided I best get some of the tablecloth done!  It is all across the
bottom of the canvas and looks like a brocade.  I am using Splendor to create the pattern.

And the lapels

So the camisole is done!  So are the lapels!  I am starting the jacket colors and have the black in.

Starting Lapels

The jacket is up next and I am stitching the lapels with Flair.  The left one is done and most of the right one.  I also added the dark brown line above her face next to her hair.

Starting the Camisole

The camisole is all worked in Neon rays and I have the black all done and am working on the purple.  Almost done with it and you noticed I am covering up the necklace, right?

Hair and .........

Her hair is done and so is the cigarette, holder and smoke.  The brim and top of the hat are done too!  She is a fast gal and stitch!  BTW, the hair is a different stitch than I used on Corliss I.

Fun stuff

All of the skin, blush, lips, nails are done.  I also did the choker at her neck and her ring.

The Basics

I generally do all of the skin first and Corliss is no exception.  Her face, chest and arms are all done in Splendor and I have completed the lightest and medium values.  Just the dark tone to go!

Champagne Corliss, #2

Yes, I am stitching a second Champagne Corliss by Leigh Designs.  She is from the Floozies collections. A friend has asked for one.  I don't generally stitch the same thing  twice but I made an exception for her.  I will be changing just a couple of things from the first one I did and mostly following that stitch guide.  Will let you know what I change!

Another one!

This also came in the mail--ordered them both at the same time!  This, of course, is Champagne Corliss!  A friend has asked me to stitch her for her.  I usually won't do a piece a second time, but a very special friend won out!  She is one of the series of Floozies by Leigh Designs and you can see the rest of them here:  http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp489x.html
I will probably work on this separately and only show occasional progress as you have seen this one worked before.  Check the right side of the blog, Champagne Corliss, and you can see what I am going to be doing.  There is also a stitch guide available with the purchase of the canvas from your shop. If you already have the canvas, you can also get the guide from me.

BIG NEWS!

I am so excited to announce that there are now stitch guides available for Sloe Gin Sadie and Champagne Corliss!  Both canvas are by Leigh Designs and are part of the Floozies series.   You can see them here:

http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp489x.html

or, you can look on the right side of blog and find the posts as I stitched both of these on the blog.  The guides have more detail along with thread and material lists.You can purchase them through your shop when you buy the canvas or you can purchase them directly from me.  They are a PDF file that I can email and you print at home or I can mail it to you.  If you are interested, send me an email at ndleartnut@aol.com.  I accept checks and paypal.

 Email prices:

Champagne Corliss will be $30.00.    Sloe Gin Sadie will be $20.00.

US mail prices:  Add $10.00 to each  for paper and postage.

And, if that is not enticing enough......I will be doing another guide real soon!  Stay tuned!

Champagne Corliss

Champagne Corliss is framed!  My framer in NC has her all finished!  She has a silver mat, then a black and silver filet which sits against the purple mat, then a silver beaded filet and her silver frame!  Maggie does amazing work!

That is the hat!

Champagne Corliss is finished!  I did her lips with Splendor in red, white and black.  Her hat is worked in 7mm River Silks with 3 shades of the purples and 1 green for the leaves. 

Here is a closeup of the hat!  Thanks to Leigh Designs for permission to blog stitch this piece.  You can check out the other floozies on Leigh's site at:

http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp489x.html

The tabletop

I finished the tabletop!  This took a bit longer than I thought it was going to, but it is worth it....a fancy tablecloth for a fancy gal!  Onto the rest of the hat!