Sep 4, 2008

PIF #1

I finally received word that my first PIF was received yesterday. For Rene in NV ~~~ From this:

Notice the intials - Hers and Mine :)

To This:

Design: Needlebook in Lilac by Ancsa
(converted to a biscornu)
Time: 11.75 hrs to stitch, 2 hrs to finish
Fabric: 14ct opalescent aida
Fibers: DMC 209 & 3802
Embellishments: 1/4" flower buttons

33 comments:

Velda said...

what a beautiful piece!

Julie R's Crafting Blog said...

What a wonderful piece. You are such a beautiful stitcher.

too_busy_to_stitch said...

Beautiful Meari - and wow, your photography always shows your work off to its very best!

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

Beautiful Piece.

Unknown said...

Wonderful work. I really like that you list the times and materials. What a great idea to log your efforts by more than just showing the finished product but also what went into it.

Irene said...

Lovely biscornu !

lynda said...

That's very pretty Meari!

Kristin said...

That is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Very nice finish (and actual finish finish!)...I have that PM - isn't it cute!? I should move it by my finishes though...

CJ said...

Very nice. I love Ansca's designs. The colors are great, I bet Renee loves it.

CJ

Lucy said...

How pretty that is!!! Love the personalization!!! Great idea!

Unknown said...

Thank You for inviting me to Your blog!

You've made a lovely biscornu!
I'm very happy, to see this pattern in a completely new form!
Congratulations!

Maggie said...

Your biscornu finish is really lovely Meari :)

Maggie x

BW said...

It's a gorgeous piece Meari!

Jinger said...

Great job! Love the added initials!

Mylene said...

Lovely biscornu, Meari!! Well done!!

Creative Chaos said...

Woww Meari, that looks wonderful !! Love it !!
Patti xx

Anonymous said...

How beautiful the biscornu turned out. You always do such wonderful finishing work. Loved the nice touch of you putting your partner & your initials on it.
Barb in TX

Carolyn NC said...

So cute!

Ken's choice said...

that's lovely, nice stitching too.

Debra said...

Meari, you did a great job! Congrats.
Debra in Indiana

Unknown said...

o, very nice! Bravo!

Carol said...

What a lovely biscornu! Thank you so much for putting it in the freebie gallery too :-)

Gizburg's Stitchy Girl said...

This biscornu is absolutely lovely. You've done a beautiful job!

Sherry said...

Wonderful job and beautiful colors! She will love it.

Melissa said...

What a wonderful idea finishing it into a biscornu! It turned out so lovely. :)

Linda said...

That is just the thing that you would create. How lovely. I'm waiting!!!!
Lynn in TX

Meowstitcher said...

Oh that is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. huggles

Gabi said...

It turned out very stunning. Congrats with this beautiful finish

Lisa said...

Very pretty, Meari! Great personalization :-)

glenda said...

Turned out beautifully!

Sharon said...

Beautiful PIF Meari!

Anonymous said...

Great finish & so skillfully photographed! I am sure Rene loves it!