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Monday, December 31, 2012

Stars (and Snow) in the Sky

Petei Angel's Blue Sky Framework with Stars
During the madness that is Christmas prep I have managed to work on my little Petei angel's background. I decided to make the ornament a rectangle (easy to finish) and give her a sky to fly in.  I wanted stars in the sky as well, so I used a variation of a stitch that Sheena has posted on her blog.  She calls it Double Flower Variation.  I used Smyrna crosses inside the diamonds, which I've made smaller, and am omitting the + sign between the diamond outlines.
http://www.sheenasstitches.com/good-luck-christmas-eve/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SheenasStitches+%28Sheena%27s+Stitches%29

The framework is two plies of a medium blue Mandarin Floss.  I added Smyrna Crosses in a darker blue Petite Treasure Braid here and there to simulate a starry sky.  Love both those threads!

The Sky Gets Bluer

The next step is to work more Smyrna crosses, this time in a lighter blue color using Petite Silk Lame Braid.  Love that thread, too!  I'm sorry that the metallic sparkle doesn't show up here.  In person it is lovely, just what I wanted.  This is as far as I've gotten, although I've worked on her each night for a week.  This is not a quick background stitch and is a lot of work for a small ornament but I think the time invested is worth it.  It is just what I envisioned for my angel.

I am debating whether to experiment with split stitch for her face or to play around with Flair for her fingers.  I might just work on her stockings while I think that one over....

Watson Awaiting Santa
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12 comments:

  1. palmaMonday, December 31, 2012

    Oh my, Watson is as big as the Christmas tree :)

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a wonderful last day of 2012 and that the New Year is blessed with all that is good.

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  2. Anne BloomMonday, December 31, 2012

    Your angel is lovely, the background looks beautiful! I hope, all your projects got done, your visitors had a special time and your whole Christmas was The Best! Happy New Year from Montgomery!

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    1. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint AdventureTuesday, January 01, 2013

      Thanks, Anne. It was a wonderful Christmas. Almost killed me to get ready but it was fun.

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  3. EvelynMonday, December 31, 2012

    Thanks for the pic. of your big polar bear, Watson.
    Brings back lots of good memories.
    Evelyn

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  4. AnonymousMonday, December 31, 2012

    Love the picture of Watson, looks like he just had a bath in honor of waiting for Santa!(g) He is so soft and fluffy looking.

    Happy New Year

    Sharon in SC

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    1. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint AdventureTuesday, January 01, 2013

      Sharon, he actually needs a bath. After one he's fluffy like a baby bird.

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  5. NCPatMonday, December 31, 2012

    Very cute....I hope Watson got a few goodies!

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  6. biddie1031Tuesday, January 01, 2013

    Happy New Year, Jane. I looove seeing your projects and reading about your stitch selections. The angel is going to be heavenly. Thanks for your dedication and devotion to your adoring readers and that wonderful thing that is needlepoint. All good wishes for a healthy, happy 2013 in Chilly Hollow!
    Meg

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