The first challenge being the April Challenge from the Stitch and Stash forum. This month we had to choose from complimentary designs from A Mon Ami Pierre. I chose this Stitchers Heart, worked on 36 count linen in flax using DMC 115. It was a struggle to control the variegation the way I wanted (I was trying to avoid stripes), but I think it came out mostly OK. I mounted the stitched piece on the top of a heart shaped tin and finished it with dark red braid. As usual there are some super finishes in the albumYou may remember a post earlier this year about amaryllis bulbs and how when the first one was in full flower the second hadn't even begun to grow, so my second challenge
was to the amaryllis bulb. "Beat that!" Well it took its own sweet time, but I think maybe it has done:-
was to the amaryllis bulb. "Beat that!" Well it took its own sweet time, but I think maybe it has done:-
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A great finish, and it has a lovely subtle shaded effect - I don't see any stripes.
Your challenge piece turned out great. I love the colour you have chosen for it.
The amaryllis looks beautiful!
A gorgeous heart tin finish, the perfect design.
Love the amarylis, its a stunner!
Beautiful finish! ***happy dance***
Lovely flowers!
Gorgeous finish Christine & the colour is lovely. Beautiful amaryllis - ours keep putting out greenery then change their mind about going any further. Maybe I should try your challenge on them. :0)
This is a lovely finish - a nice project well done.
What a gorgeous amaryllis. Maybe you should send positive vibes to mine.
Beautiful challenge piece Christine.
I love the color with that design. The heart tin looks like it was finished perfect.
Pretty amaryllis
I LOVE this heart Christine. You did a great job with the variegation, too!
I want your amaryllis!
Kathryn : )
Wow you did a gorgeous job!!!
A beatiful finish Christine. I started this last year but I am afraid at the moment its a ufo.
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