I finished Dandy Dreams last night. It was really sad to end ~ this was such a fun design to stitch! I used the recommended DMC and my own hand-dyed fabric. I'm very pleased with this finish!
Design ~ Dandy Dreams
Designer ~ Silver Creek Samplers
Fabric ~ 32 Count Tea-Stained Lugana
Fiber ~ DMC
Tentatively planning a pillow finish-finish for this piece. I guess I need to go fabric shopping next! The colors are classic so I'm thinking a matching fabric should be easy to find. Those could be famous last words, right?
Not much else going on here. I've been trying to decide what I want to start next ~ like twenty or so are already calling. It's official, I have startitus. Dandy Dreams is a side effect and I nearly started another project several times while stitching it but was able to resist. Maybe I will pull out one of my long-term projects and put in some stitches. I might just pull out a few new ones and start them all!
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
Oh Daff, that is so pretty. Your hand-dyed linen is gorgeous an gives a fabulous background to the piece. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish!! Can't wait to see what you come up with for the finished finish!
ReplyDeleteVery nice finish. It will make a beautiful pillow.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty stitching! :)
ReplyDeleteI feel having a startitis too
even I still have only 2/15 of my
Crazy January Challenge 2011 projects done.
I would love to start one of the DMC Cats, a lovely kit with a black and white kitten on a poppy field..
Lovely finish!! I hope you are able to find the perfect, matching fabric to get this project fully done. Crossing my fingers for ya!
ReplyDeleteLove the finished piece - I will definitely be adding this to my wish list !!!!! Congrats
ReplyDeleteNice finish. You make me want to go try dying my own fabric. Good luck finding the right fabric to finish it.
ReplyDeleteTeresa's Heartfelt Stitches
Oh my! I really really love this one! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I wish you well on your fabric search and know you will not have a hard time.
ReplyDeleteOh, that really is very pretty. Enjoy a happy dance on your finish.
ReplyDeleteRita E in AZ
Great finish. I love the saying on this one. Good luck with the fabric buying look forward to seeing how you finish it.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you enjoyed stitching this piece. It puts me in a whimsical mood just looking at it. Have fun fabric shopping!
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to have to stitch this one...very nice...
ReplyDeleteI will join you in your startitus. Lizzie Kate has a new blog and I saw some new patterns that are about to come out and I must, must get them and start immediately. Even though I am stuck on P for Procrastinate on the ABC's of Aging Artfully...
ReplyDeleteawww daffy its lovely :) take it with you much easier to match than thinking is this the right colour .. been there , done that ..lol ... startitis is good if you have some finishitis as well hahahahah love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece and I love your fabric. It always seems like it's harder to find the coordinating finishing fabric than you think it will be. Wishing you good luck on the hunt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely finish:-) congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish! I'm happy dancing with you!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. The fabric you dyed is a perfect background.
ReplyDeleteThis just maskes me want to dance for you. Give me a week and I'll put this one to bed too.
ReplyDeleteStart them all! I did this last summer and ended up started over 20. And then I had plenty of 'dog days of summer' projects to do.
Lovely finish! Startitis is in the air, started a new one last week myself and have a couple more waiting anxiously in the wings too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish . I felt the same when it came to finishing this chart , I think I could have even stitched it again right after , but I had too many other things on . Not ruling it out though , lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! I love the whimsy of the dandelions.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the fabric too. Can't wait to see how you finish it. Hope you haven't jinxed yourself for getting the perfect matching fabric!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy seeing your work, but sometimes I miss it because your posts don't show fully in Google Reader.....I am not sure what setting is preventing it, but it must be on your setup as all of my other blogger blog posts show 100% in reader with pictures and everything. With the quantity of blogs I subscribe to, I rarely click into blogs that don't show completely in reader....
ReplyDeleteOh thats lovely, what a great finish.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty finish, and the best thing is that you can now go shopping for fabric!
ReplyDeleteStartitis, finishitis, I have them both!
It is gorgeous, Daff! I love the hand dyed fabric and the floss colors, and cannot wait to see the finish. You are so talented. :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes a WIP is like a really good novel, you are torn between seeing how it finishes and wanting it to go on forever.
Hugs
Ma
I love this design, and your fabric is great! I'm stitching this as a SAL and loving every stitch.
ReplyDeleteSweet finish! Happy shopping for fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm itching to start something new too, but I have to finish sockeye first, it's been a WIP for too long. So that's what I'm sticking too. I love you finish though! I might have to put this chart on my wishlist. Oh if wishes were pennies I'd have millions! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, look, another serial starter, lol. I have the same problem. I like to start things more than I like to finish them!!! But hey, it could be worse, right?!? Grats on the finish. Your DD is lovely. I love the verse on it!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! You are making me want to pull mine out and stitch it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this finish.
ReplyDeleteI need to get this chart.
Wonderful finish! Happy fabric shopping!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish! I look forward to seeing what fabric you pick out and the finishing finish :) I know what you mean about having startingitis...but so far I have been able to keep focused on the Pineapple that I am stitching and need to finish up by next Monday.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's so pretty, and I just love the sentiment on it. :) They are words to live by. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish Sharon. I hope you find the perfect fabric for it.
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute! I see a lot of people working on this one right now. A popular design. Nice stitching
ReplyDeleteGood job! Great piece of stitching.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish Sharon! happy stitching on your next project(s)!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish. Love also your choice of fabric. Looking forward to what you're going to start next. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it, simple and sweet :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a dandy finish! My daughter loves dandelions and calls those the "wishy flowers." :)
ReplyDeleteI am trying to decide what to stitch next too. It is such a dilemma! hehe
Another lovely finish!! It has such a relaxing feeling to it.
ReplyDelete'grats on the finish, Daffycat. It'd look fab as a pillow!! Can't wait to see. :D
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable~~~~~ Love everything about it!!! Can't wait to see you finish it!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, jsut start everything you want to start. That's my motto.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Dandy Dreams, and yours looks gorgeous on that hand dyed linen!
How great!!
ReplyDeleteLove the words on it and the colors... great job
Fabulous finish, your hand dyed fabric really works well with the design
ReplyDeleteLovely finish,gorgeous design and great colours. Look forward to seeing your pillow.
ReplyDeleteLovely project! I have just admired it on Harmien's blog and I have decided to take the splurge and buy it. :D
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Lili Bear
That is really pretty and looks perfect on your fabric.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
:)
Gorgeous finish - love your hand dyed fabric it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteHope you manage to find the perfect finishing fabric.
Your hand dyed fabric was absolutely perfect! It is a wonderful piece....your stitching is lovely as always! I think you should start as many projects as you like....After all the enjoyment is in the stitching, isn't it? I think we are sometimes too hard on ourselves about finishing.....after all which golfers feel bad about not finishing a round? lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid finish, Sharon!! Can't wait to see what you work on next :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love the sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteOh that is beautiful! I really like that one and think I'll have to go hunt it down and maybe get it. I think it would be a good one to do for my grand-daughters first birthday in December.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish, I like this design and your fabric is lovely. How very clever to dye your own fabric.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You've done a wonderful job with this one.
ReplyDeleteI have startitis so bad right now. I'm trying to keep things at bay because I want to get my wedding sampler done. Too many other stitches are calling to me though!
Looking forward to seeing what's grabbed you!
Very pretty!!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the "Dreams" finish! I think a pillow would be great too :) Good luck with the startitis, I seem to have the same problem right now too. LOL!
ReplyDeleteSweet finish! I just love it. Hope that you find the perfect fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh, that turned out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling about fun projects that you don't want to end. I wish they could all be like that! :)
oh my ! I love it !
ReplyDeletehave a nice day
I really really love this piece! Your tea-stained linen was just perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteHello ,
ReplyDeletevery lovely project.....
hugs Conny
Love, love, love your finish!!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this pattern and you did a fantastic job with it Sharon :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for my first comment.Its such a good feeling when someone likes your blog!
ReplyDeleteI have had a look at your stitching and my word you are very talented - I would not have the patience to do that at all!
Your post fix was excellent help too.
I have updated my profile like you suggested and will spend time looking for blogs that are relevant to my interests. Thanks again
June 1
Simply nice and elegant stitching. Have a nice Weekend. Loredana
ReplyDeleteI really do like that piece. Yours is the second one I have seen finished in blogland, and I may have to make mine the third - like I need another project!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a gorgeous finish!
ReplyDeletelovely finish, i love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteIt's Oh-so-pretty! It's kind of a shame that in real life dandilions are so gosh darned evil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Sharon! I thought I commented on this but it appears not! Anywho, I love the effect of the tea stained lugana! It adds a depth to the piece.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, beautiful fabric!!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I hope it isn't the last time it shows up on your blog? I would really like to see what your pillow finish looks like. Are you going to do a clean finish, or add some piping/ribbon/lace along the seam?
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