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Sunday, 30 October 2011

Simply Tree-mendous :)

Half term break is drawing to an end now. For the last week I have managed to finish off and frame my cross stitched Scandinavian Tree.


The project has been stitched on a white Quaker canvas from Zweigart using only one colour of DMC thread (321). The pattern I used comes from Cross Stitcher magazine, issue 244, Christmas 2011.
Some details:


... and outdoors in the grass :) (sadly, no snow yet so the green will have to do this time)


In the meantime I've been also stitching some letters on linen. This is going to be a festive bunting with the words: LOVE CHRISTMAS on it.


So far I have stitched L O V E  C H R I S T M A S


Oh, Actually I finished the "H" yesterday :P I should have really updated the photo :) I really enjoy stitching this alphabet although sometimes it can be a bit of a fiddly job.

Also, a new big project has turned up on the horizon - a cushion with a cross stitched pattern on it. A Nordic one, of course ;) Not much to show at the moment but I am working on it in the evenings :)


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22 comments:

  1. Wendy30 October 2011 at 19:12

    Wow, Martha, you never cease to amaze me! LOVE the xmas tree picture - gorgeous and the letters are amazing too. I am in awe!

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  2. Jam Dalory30 October 2011 at 19:42

    I really like the christmas tree, the more I look at it the more detail I see. You are very talented. x

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  3. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)30 October 2011 at 19:54

    Gosh that picture! Didn't you just stand back and sigh with a satisfied grin on your face. It's super. I love the colours and the simplicity of it. Can't wait to see the bunting too.

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  4. butterflyblossom30 October 2011 at 20:06

    I love this and you're right, it is very scandinavian - I went to Copenhagen for my birthday last November and fell in love with the place, true Christmas at it's best and this has made me want to go and look at all my photo's again. Lovely :-)

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  5. lovetartan30 October 2011 at 20:12

    Love the Christmas tree picture - its looks amazing. Did it take you a long time to do? Mich :)

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  6. Christmas Pie Crafts30 October 2011 at 20:18

    The letters are gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing your cushion. Hope you had a good half-term,

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  7. Kazies Magical Designs30 October 2011 at 20:19

    these are lovely designs xxxx

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  8. Susie30 October 2011 at 21:01

    Very pretty work. Can't wait to see what it looks like all done. I appreciate how much work goes into needle work!

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  9. Dotty Peach30 October 2011 at 21:23

    Gosh your tree is so beautiful, I love your projects they are so amazing. Lorraine

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  10. Unknown30 October 2011 at 22:20

    Just love the way that red works so well in cross stitch, such intricate work which is really gorgeous!

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  11. itsamistry30 October 2011 at 22:34

    Your cross-stitch is amazing I don't know how you do them so quickly. LOVE the bunting idea can't wait to see the finished product.

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  12. Planet Penny31 October 2011 at 07:40

    What a beautiful picture, I love the Nordic colours you've used for that and the bunting. Cant wait to see the finished result on the bunting.
    Penny x

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  13. Sue31 October 2011 at 09:18

    Love your cross stitch..... It is something I have never done, I haven't got the patience. You seem to have Oooodles of it. Beautiful work. :)

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  14. Pickle Lily31 October 2011 at 10:29

    WOW - they are all so beautiful and neatly done! Doesn't working in one colour send you cross-eyed after a while? I am so tempted to start cross stitching again after seeing your lovely work.
    Jo x

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  15. Ali31 October 2011 at 12:48

    How wonderful that tree looks framed and the letters are terrific. Your stitching is fantastic.

    Ali x

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  16. Fiona Maclachlan-Morris31 October 2011 at 16:26

    I really love these red work embroideries. Thanks for sharing

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  17. Whitney-Anne Baker31 October 2011 at 17:27

    Beautiful - I wouldn't have the patience!

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  18. Jan31 October 2011 at 19:46

    Your work is so neat, the tree done in just the one colour is very effective and it looks really good framed.

    Jan x

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  19. Helen31 October 2011 at 20:21

    I like the tree it looks very effective :)

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  20. Mrs A.31 October 2011 at 20:36

    Your red christmas tree is fab and the silver frame for it just sets it off perfectly. Letters are coming along a treat. Love the O and the C. Hugs Mrs A.

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  21. Musings Of A Gem27 August 2012 at 08:56

    Hello,

    I absolutely love this Christmas tree pattern and have tried to search for it everywhere! I know this is super cheeky but is there any way you could scan the pattern and send it to me by email? That's if you still have it of course!

    Thanks so much!

    Gemma

    Musingsofagem@hotmail.com

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  22. Motylek28 December 2012 at 21:16

    Hello Martha,
    I am so excited with your handwork. The things you make are beautiful. I like your christmas tree. I `ve made very simillar one myself and I wonder if you could share the pattern of your christmas tree. I would like to stitch it very much
    Greetings

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