Monday, October 10, 2011

It's a two steppin' kind a day!

Yep, that's right.  I am dancing...not just for one finish..but two! 

Elizabeth is done in all of her mouthless glory!  I love her!  The picture doesn't do her any justice...as well all know...known of our stitched offerings look as fabulous as the do in person..try as we might.  But the colours are a gorgeous compliment to each other.  The dress took almost three whole days of stitching to do.  It was very misleading...but it's done and it's great and I love her hair and everything about her.  Next up will be the next girl in the CHS series.  We have decided on Mary Margaret, whom you can see in my side bar.  Not sure if we're starting her next Sunday or the Sunday after, but progress will be posted as we move along.

Elizabeth by Carriage House Samplings - stitched on 32 ct Goldspinner lugana by Silkweavers

On Saturday I stitched up Jaxon's first ornie!  YEAH!!!  I think it turned out so cute.  My SIL - Judy - aka Gramma is stitching Jaxon's stocking, and I plucked this out of the design, so that he would have a matching ornament for his first Christmas. :)  I love how he turned out.  I shall post the stocking when Judy is finished with it. :)

Dancing penguin by Linda Gillum stitched on 28 ct white lugana

We had a houseful of people yesterday.  Family gathered for our Canadian Thanksgiving.  The food was wonderful, everyone was in good spirits, and Jaxon learned how to slap the table to order himself a drink at the bar, should he ever be in need of a refreshment.  VERY CUTE!  Lulu was also on her best behaviour and in all her glory as there were many hands to pet and cuddle her. 

Did I mention that Lulu actually smiles??  LOL



10 comments:

valerie said...

Gorgeous finish! Liz looks fantastic! And so does the ornie. Lulu is so cute...she really does look like she is smiling!

Kaisievic said...

Two great finishes. and I love Lulu's pink collar.

Hugs Kaye xoxox

Bec said...

Congrats! Elizabeth looks Fab! :)
The little penguin is so darn cute.

Aw! I love Lulu's smile! Absolutely adorable :D

Barb said...

Whoo hoo happy dancing here with you Barbi, love simply love Elizabeth and I have decided to start her when the christmas stitching is finished. Sweet little ornie there and the smile from Lulu brightened my day!

Carol said...

So, so cute, Barbi--I love the birds, the nest, and that crazy-haired Elizabeth!! Beautiful job :)

How funny to see Lulu smile--she is such a gorgeous dog... Glad you all had such a special Thanksgiving--it's always fun with little ones around.

Daffycat said...

You stitched that dress in three days? OMG I'm impressed! Congratulations on a wonderful finish, Barbi!

Pumpkin said...

Beautiful finish Barbi!

Awwww, that's going to be such a cute ornament :o)

Love the picture of your puppy! Too cute. Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving get together.

Melissa said...

Gorgeous! Great job on Elizabeth! The penguin is cute too.

Raven/Missy said...

Elizabeth is gorgeous! Well done! I look forward to watching your Mary Margaret grow in the future.

I love the little penguin ornie, he just looks so cute and happy. What a wonderful idea to make the ornament one that will match the stocking also, they'll make a great set!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

What an adorable picture of Lu-lu smiling, just precious. :)

Ziggyeor said...

Yeah had to come through and find pictures of Elizabeth! I love it!