Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Earth Sampler finished!

I put the last stitch in minutes ago. I had forgotten how satisfying it can be to complete a quick stitch. :) I started this one on Friday (5/22/09) and finished it today (5/26/09). I really like a lot of Primitive Needle's designs. This one was a lot of fun to stitch. So much so that I am thinking about putting the first stitches into Cape Cod Girls tonight. :)

On another stitching note, I found some new-to-me needles that I really like. They are made by Bohin. I have the #26 ones, and I think they glide through fabric so smoothly. I do most of my stitching in hand, and these seem to go through the fabric better than any others that I have tried. What are some of your favorite "must have" stitching tools? 

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful job! I recently bought this one and can't wait to start it myself!

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  2. I really like this design! And I totally agree about the satisfaction of finishing something, instead of having it hanging in the wings month after month.

    I like the Piecemaker 28 needles--wish they made a 30. The finer, the better. And although I have several embroidery scissors, I have a particular tiny pair that I love. Snip snip!

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  3. Great finish!! I have this one in my stash too - I am never gonna finish anything, lol.

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  4. First off, I love your Earth Sampler Finish! It is so nice! I think that I may have to do that one in the near future. I think I could use a relatively quick stitch. And I have used the Bohin needles also and I love them. A friend of mine bought a pack and didn't like them, but I really think they're nice. Go through the fabric so smoothly. I also, for some strange reason, like the John James Petites too. Two totally different needles. Perhaps it's the fabric I'm using that determines what I use.

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  5. Wonderful! It's in the top 5 next projects!

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  6. Gorgeous finish ;) I finished this earlier this year and it is a satisfying finish!

    Piecemaker Needles...24, 26, 28 depending on my fabric size....LOVE THEM! And my Needlework System 4 floor stand, stitching wouldn't be stitching without it!

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  7. Phew, lots of wonderful stitching to catch up on with your blog! Beautiful, beautiful stuff. Congrats on the finishes. YGG!!

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  8. Great finish! how did you manage to stitch it so quickly, lol. Your needle must have been smokin!!

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  9. What a fantastic finish! And a quick one, too! :)

    My must-have stitching tools are Gingher scissors, an OTT Lite, and Q-snaps. I'm not really picky about needles but I do love petites.

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  10. Congrats on another beautiful finish! Did you use recommended colors, because yours look more vibrant and I'm loving it! or maybe your pic is better than the pattern's pic:)

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  11. Beautiful job! I really like Primitive Needle designs. Needles - I like John James Petites 28. I haven't heard of Bohin.

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