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SAL Details and HD, yay!!!

Friday, October 02, 2009

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As you have seen in my previous post, "Rose", Block 1 of my proposed SAL "Her Flower Garden", you might be wondering what the other 5 blocks are. Since this is not a mystery SAL, I'm now unveiling the whole piece. So here it is,


Details
Design Area: 229W X 159H
Each Block Design Area: 65W X 65H
Charted in DMC threads of 24 colors ( You may replace the threads as you may want to)
Worked in Cross Stitch, Long Stitch, Backstitch, Eyelet and French Knot.


Since this is my Christmas gift for Followers of this blog, we will start in December. Chart will be emailed to you so let me know of your email address. You'll receive one block on the 15th of each month, from December to May. First block will be emailed to you together with the border chart in December. You may want to rearrange the blocks according to your preference (that's the fun of it, isn't it?). As you can see, there are a lot of whites in it so a colored fabric is suggested. I will be posting all your progress pics here, so please email me your monthly progress photos.


Finish suggestions:

1. Stitched on one fabric
  • As a sampler and framed
  • Cushion cover
  • Bellpull
  • Bag
  • Stitcher's Keeper
  • Big Box Lid
2. Stitched on separate fabrics
  • Pinkeep
  • Flatfold
  • Letter Holder
  • Individually Framed
  • Small Cushion or Mattress Pincushion
  • Box Lid
  • Door Hanger/ Knocker



**To those who cannot participate but would like to receive the charts, just drop me a note here with your email addy and you will be included in my mailing list. Take note though, you have to be a Follower of this blog to be included in the mailing list.




On stitching note, I know it's been a while but WOOOhooo, it's triple HD!!! Happy, happy, happy dance!!!!! Yipee!!! Three HD in a row, hot, hot, hot fresh from the oven...hehehe.





A Stitcher's Hands "Beloved"
First off is my Beloved. I managed to complete it just in time for our SAL end date. Oh, I L-O-V-E it!!



I decided to keep the wordings in it but corrected it and added "s" in the word heightens. Good thing there's enough space in that line.

Not sure though when I will have time to frame it. If I find a nice frame , then I'll frame it myself, if not, then off to framers.



If you want to see other completed photos, take a look at here. Thank you Nicole for this SAL. If not for this SAL, I might not have completed it.



Just Nan "Sirens of the Sea"
Look at this beauty, I'm so pleased. I did the final touches last night.




I stitched the shell instead of attaching the silver shell charm, thought it would look nice if it is done that way. I used Threadworx 1029, wow, the color variations in it gave it a realistic look. I like it so much!





Rachel, the shell was made of long stitch and spider's web wheel. I did long stitches to make spokes of 11, then work spider's web wheels (wrapping the thread around the spokes until completely covered) then lastly, come up at the top, and work long stitch, 3 times.



Cross 'N Patch "Sunshine and Flowers"
Another fave of mine in its glory, yahoo!!!




A closer look,





On on-going SAL note, I'm so behind Papillon Creations "Castles in the Air". I only managed to stitch Part 4 and have yet to print Part 5. I like this part a lot as it has peacocks, it looks very pretty.







Can't wait to see these 3 framed and displayed in our place.
But when? dunno, lol!


Thanks for coming by and for the comments. It is always appreciated.


Tata.












All the best,


51 angel's blush:

Chiloe said...

Congrats on those three happy dances !!!!!! I love the one with the fairy !!!

YOur SAL is going to be very cute .

Rachel said...

Wow! Everything is gorgeous as usual. I loved the colors you used in the Beloved design ;)

By the way, what kind of stitch did you use for the sea shell in the Sirens design? The thread color is beautiful for that little shell ;)

Have a great day!

Nina said...

Wowww and wowwww!! I'm dancing with you, your wonderful finsihes are fabulous and great!
Beloved is my favourite, it's absolutely beautiful woth your colors! I want to stitch it immediately :))) I won't start of course, but I fell in love...

Others are fantastic too, and your design is very lovely!

Hugs!
Nina

Doris said...

wow,,your stitching is beautiful!! amazing sea shell,when i see for first sight,i think: this is a real sea sehll. qhen then i look the detail,is amazing, a embroidery sea shell!!, so realistic!!.Gorgeous stitching.

csibe said...

Dear Joei,

I have been a "silent admirer" of your work so far :) However now I would really like to take the opportunity and join your lovely SAL.

Have a nice weekend!
Csibe
(from Hungary)
csibe79 at gmail dot com

Theresa said...

Wow!!!! Happy happy happy dance!!!! Your work is beautiful!!!!!
The SAL design is sooooo cute!!!!! Looking forward to the start~~

Theresa
paiheng23@gmail.com

~~~Melinda said...

Please enter me in the SAL. Such a lovely design! melinda_prince10@yahoo.com

Like the Castles in the Air too. I ave half of part 5 stitched! :)

The "Sunshine and Flowers" is sooo pretty!!

Salome said...

Hi all your works are beatiful, nice blog!, I would like to join the SAL Please Sfofo279@yahoo.com
Salome

Daffycat said...

OMG No fair having three happy dances at once! Lovely finishes...my favorite is the Just Nan; it's so beautiful!

I'd love to be on the mailing list for the charts...I'm a follower, just look for my dancing cow! Thank you!

daffy-cat at hotmail dot com

Gretico said...

Hola me gusta mucho tu blog y las cosas que haces, me gustaría participar en tu sal
mi cuenta es gcalderon27 gmail.com

Ellen said...

Wow, gorgeous stitchings! I love "Sunshine and Flowers" best. Congrats on having 3 great finishes at the same time.

Hugs,

Estrella said...

I can´t close my mouth......What beautiful works!!!!! I love them all, but my favourites are Sirens of the Sea and Sunshine and Flowers.... I don´t want to get lost this work with you so please I would like to join your SAL. My mail:

estrel1970@gmail.com

nima said...

OMG...what a beautiful finishes...if i ever come to singapore, i'll make sure to visit your place to see your beautiful finishes..

I cannot believe my eyes...the sea shell looks very real...amazing finish.

I'll be back from holidays at the time of your SAL...looking forward to start....it looks very pretty

najma said...

hello, I'd like to join the SAL, it looks really pretty
my mail is najmapyar at gmail dot com
thank you and have a nice weekend

tata

Ninu said...

First time on your blog.. Its so beautiful.. amazing creations!!! I'd like to recieve charts of your SAL( I am not sure whether I can join SAL)my email : ninujos@gmail.com
And the shell you stitched is soo beautiful!!

magalys said...

This is my first visit to your blog, your work is incredible, beautiful. I would like to join the SAL, it is really pretty. Hugs from Venezuela, South America. My mail is: magalysdh@gmail.com

Calina said...

could you add me to your pretty SAL please ?

Lillie said...

Absolutely gorgeous finishes. Congrads.
Please put me on your mailing list for the lovely 'Her Flower Garden SAL'. I might go with the SAL but dare not confirm for now. Will let you know a bit later, if that is OK with you.
Thanks!
sonillie@yahoo.com.sg

**Yohanny** said...

Quiero participar en el sal de la flor del jardin
matatanik@gmail.com

Bellas Manualidades said...

I'd love to participate in the beautiful Flower Garden SAL. My email is thaiswever@gmail.com

Karina said...

This SAl is beautiful. Can i receive it???
arkarusia@gazeta.pl

roser said...

It's a beautiful Sal. I cannot made now but I'll be very glad to receive the charts. I made it later. Thanks very much you are very generously.
petons roser
(from catalonia)
soclaroser@gmail.com

Edda said...

Hello. Love the SAL. Can I please join you and be included in your e-mail list. My e-mail is:
edda@centrum.is

Thank you in advance.
Edda

Estela said...

You have beautifull works!!!! your Castles in the Air is so wonderfull!!! I like to be included in your SAL please, my mail is estelalejandra@gmail.com thanks and congratulations.

Vickysue said...

Hi!

It´s my first visit... en i'm in love to your blog!!!

I want to participate in your SAL "Her Flower Garden".

My e-mail adress is

vickybrodeuse14@gmail.com

I can't wait!!!!!

ISABEL said...

Hola, me encanta tu blog y tambien me parece muy bonito el diseño del Sal, por eso quiero que me apuntes.

Email: 1isabel.isa1970@gmail.com

Karyne said...

Hi, congratulations for your beautifull works!! I would like to subscribe to me to this SAL, he is gorgeous!!! My email is karynep@gmail.com, and my blog is www.bordadoskalynka.blogspot.com

Kisses, Karyne

remedios said...

¡Hola! me encantaria participar en "Jardín de la flor de sal" me parece un proyecto muy bonito un saludo
  almijara57@gmail.com

Ramunė said...

I want to use your proposed SAL.
I am happy in advance. Thank you.
My mail is:
mergaites2007@yahoo.com

Egle said...

I'd like to recieve charts of your proposed SAL. Thanks ;) my email : eggrig@gmail.com

Anna said...

Hello

I like Your SAL project a lot!
My e-mail: anna . lipnevic @ gmail . com

Thank You in advance!

Maribel said...

Hola me gusta mucho tu blog y las cosas que haces, me gustaría participar en este sal , mi correo
maibeillas@gmail.com
gracias

Marie said...

hi Joei....
I am interested in your SAL too.... it is very nice.
Marie
http://lesbroderiesdemarie.over-blog.com
bonmarieange@gmail.com

HappyUsaGi said...
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HappyUsaGi said...

Hi~! your works are beatiful, Great blog! I would like to join the SAL (Her Flower Garden) Please~!

Beautiful and Pretty SAL~!


usagi80@gmail.com

Hwakyung said...

Hello! Nice to meet you~!
'Her Flower Garden' is lovely & sweet!!
I have two daughters So I guess I like this sal.. Can i join your SAL project..?
My E-mail address is

ahknet@naver.com

Kriszti said...
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Anonymous said...

hi!
today, i'm here to see your blog and I'm moved by her works.
your works is beautiful,fine embroidery.
I'd like to join and recieve charts of your proposed SAL.
Thanks,
My mail is: jijistory @ naver.com

mundo-magico said...

Hello,
I see your new SAL, I would like to be one of the members of this proyect.
Thanks
Email estrellapolarsur@gmail.com

Elfa oscura said...

Hello!

Congratulations for your blog!

I love de "Her flower garden", can I join in this lovely project?
Thanks

My e-mail adress is :
pilar.eowen77@gmail.com

I'from Spain.
Thanks for all. Nice to meetyou

Ana María said...

Hola!
Es un poryecto precioso ¿Estoy a tiempo de participar en el "Her Flower garden"?
Gracias por todo
amvidalc@gmail.es
Besos desde España:
Ana

vEr0n!c@ said...

Lovely stitching as usual, Joei. Sorrie I haven't dropped by for a while. What lovely designs you're offering for the SAL! I'd love to receive the charts as well. I'll try to participate but at the moment I can't commit.

Here's my email address:
veronicaoyh at gmail dot com.

Thank you so much!

Georgie said...

I am SO IN LOVE with your Beloved! It is pure perfection!!!!!!
I would love to join in on your SAL
Georgie - ugottahaveit@bigpond.com.au

Veronica said...

Your work is beautiful ! I would really like to participate in your SAL, is it possible?

Thanks in advance,

Veronica
turquesayesmeralda at yahoo.fr

Pilarín said...

Hello!
I love your SAL "Her Flower Garden". Can you send me the graphics, please?

Thank you and XXXXX from Spain.

Pilarín
pilarpalamos@gmail.com

love2cat said...

Dear Joei,
It's a beautiful Sal.
Can I join in this lovely project?

My e-mail adress is :
finsterkh@empal.com

Thank you so much!
From S.Korea

houhwa said...

Dear Joei,
This SAl is beautiful.
I would like to join the SAL Please.

e-mail:
mjhui@naver.com

from S.Korea
Thanks for all. Nice to meetyou

maroo said...

I love "Her flower garden"
Can I join in this lovely project?

My e-mail adress is :
maywell3@naver.com

Thanks

Anonymous said...

Dear Joei,

this SAL is very sweet & beautiful.
can i join in this project?

i'll waitting yr reply.

have a nice day :^)


My e-mail add. : ddalgiwitch@naver.com

chrystel said...

Hello Joei,
I hope it's no longer to participate to your so cute SAL. If this is the case, please add me on your list. Thanks for your reply.
Chrystel
My blog: http://lesloisirsdechrystel.over-blog.com/
My e-mail: chrystelcordy@laposte.net

Jin said...

Hello Joei
I'd like to join this SAL.
Lovely girls & beautiful flowers
I love that..
Please.

My email: iscipio@naver.com

Merry christmas!

Your angel's blush.....