Saturday 13 August 2011

A new finish

This must be a record - 3 posts in one day!

This afternoon Rachael was having a root through my WIP/UFO box which I'd left out and discovered the Westie I had made a start on for her.  She was so thrilled with the progress so far that she gave me a big hug, big kiss and told me I was the best mum EVER! Well who could resist carrying on with something after that.  I knew that it wouldn't really take long to complete the stitching, it was only a diddy chart after all.  The funniest bit was the countdown from 36 stitches 27 to go, 24, 17 etc.

Cross Stitch Crazy magazine
Westie
Once it was finished she had a root through my fabric and ribbon boxes having decided she wanted it finished the same way as 'love you to the moon'.  The cube was one I had bought at some time and I didn't find it as easy to work with as the one I made.  It seemed much softer.

Rachael chose all the colours for this.
Incidentally the cushion behind is one Rachael made at
school last year.  Her first ever attempt!
I have never made a ribbon like this and although it isn't perfect, I am really pleased with how it turned out.  Rachael is ever so chuffed with it so I am glad I caved in to her and finished it.  Of course now I need to do something small for Luke so if you know where there are any free charts of Man Utd players or at least in red, let me know!


5 comments:

Vicki said...

First off this Westie is adorable.

Thanks for your comment on CSAL. Please check the comments over there... I've noted the changes that I made in case you want them. Vicki

CrazyStitcher said...

The Westie is gorgeous, and looks stunning on the cube.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Lovely job!

Meari said...

Love the ribbon! How did you make it? Your cube turned out adorable. You are the bestest mum ever :)

Angharad said...

That looks fab! I too would love to know how to make the ribbon? Any chance of a tutorial in your next post? :D

Azzie x