:: Happy Dance! ::
Midnight Watch is finished. Woo Hoo!
Midnight Watch is finished. Woo Hoo!
Started: October 12, 2014 ~ Finished March 1, 2015
Designer: Blackbird Designs
Designer: Blackbird Designs
Fabric: 32ct Wichelt Linen, Twilight Blue
Fibers: DMC, GAST, WDW and Crescent Colors
I substituted several of the colors in order to use what I had in my stash. I've gotten quite a few compliments on the color changes and inquiries as to what I did.
• Crescent Colors Blackbird and DMC 3799 for the lettering
• DMC 310 and 921 for the border
• GAST Burnt Orange instead of WDW Sweet Potato
• Six Strand Sweets, DMC 612 and 739 for the moon
• WDW Bullfrog and GAST Apple Cider as called for in design
• DMC 730 instead of CC Pea Pod
• DMC 951 for GAST Apricot Blush
• DMC 437 for GAST Brandy
• DMC 781 for GAST Gold Leaf
• DMC 918 for GAST Mulberry
• DMC 642 for GAST Toasted Barley
• DMC 935 for WDW Caper
• DMC 402 for WDW Carrot
I had to reconfigure the last line of letters and numbers. I created the numbers for 2015 since the design is charted for 2009 and doesn't include numbers. I couldn't fit my middle initial at the end so I left it out.
I had to reconfigure the last line of letters and numbers. I created the numbers for 2015 since the design is charted for 2009 and doesn't include numbers. I couldn't fit my middle initial at the end so I left it out.
Yay for you! I love this design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Meari!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish. I love Halloween designs.
ReplyDeleteAwesome finish, Meari
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! Congrats on your finish!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous finish! I love your changes. Well done!
ReplyDeleteRobin in Virginia
Oh I really like this one. I love Halloween and Fall.
ReplyDeletePam in Kansas
Congrat on finishing this project. What's next up to stitch?
ReplyDeletePam in Kansas
It's gorgeous Meary :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish :D
Sara
Beautiful! Your substitutions look great.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Meari! Congratulations on the finish.
ReplyDeleteKarin in CA
You did a great job with this one Meari!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this one, Meari! You know... I think the hand-dyed cottons' prices have become ridiculous. I'm glad to see your piece turn out so nice without them!
ReplyDeleteI have always liked this chart..Congratulations on another finish..
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous SD!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
SM
I love this! Congratulations on a wonderful finish!
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ReplyDeleteWow! That looks great.
K.
great finish, I love it
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish :-D
ReplyDeleteWow it's looking so lovely xx
ReplyDeleteIt's looking fabulous! Halloween isn't really a big thing here so I never used to stitch these designs.....but last year I did a few and totally love the designs :) I have a few designs I'm planning to stitch this year!Will you have this framed?
ReplyDeleteNice work, Meari! The colors are great. You have inspired me to dabble with my own thread choices, and fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteMarina
Gorgeous finish!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Good color choice and doing the year plus initials, whew! Hopefully I'll be joining your happy dance soon;)
ReplyDeleteWOW! It turned out great, Meari!! Congratulations--I know that is a big piece :) I really appreciate the list of color changes, too--your choices were spot on! Will definitely keep these in mind if (when!) I stitch this one, too. I look forward to seeing it framed...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful result Meari
ReplyDeleteSuper job with the substitutions, Meari. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, Meari!!
ReplyDeleteKim Mattox
Congratulations! It looks wonderful and I love that you tweaked the colours!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish! Love your changes.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Midnight Watch is awesome and I love the Twilight Blue fabric and your creative last line. Now will your stitch on JG next or do you have something else ahead of it?
ReplyDeleteHUGS,
Dee in TN
Meari
ReplyDeleteMidnight Watch looks lovely and congratulations on your finish. Your colour changes look great!
I too substitute colours and/or floss on my projects depending on what I have in my stash or if I want to add more dimension to the piece.
Tara Kimberley Torme
Well done. It looks good.
ReplyDeleteMeari, congratulations on your finish.
ReplyDeleteMarl
WooHoo! Congrats on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish!!! Love the changes.
ReplyDeleteBetty in AZ (ILCS)
It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful Meari. Sandy P.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Meari, this is a lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteMare
Meari congrats on the finish! you do such nice work! hugs, Queeny
ReplyDeleteNice finish Meari! Come Halloween, you'll be happy to hang that up!
ReplyDeleteBea
Meari -
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish! It is beautiful!
Marge
So beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your finish. I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeletePennyb
Congratulations on your finish! and thank you for your list of colour changes!
ReplyDeletebeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteKathy N
I love, love, love this! I went to the cross stitch shop yesterday looking for some spring charts but none were as cute as the Halloween. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteNice finish Meari! Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteMarcy
Wow, 3 finishes 10 days.. Congratulations!! How are you going to finish midnight watch?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish, Meari!
ReplyDeleteSandy in NM
Nice finish, Meari
ReplyDeleteLynne
Good for you, Meari, it looks fabulous. What are you going to do with it?
ReplyDeleteJudith Truly in OH
Very nice finish. How is the snow in your area??
ReplyDeleteCJ
Great finish!!!! Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Big congrats on your finish Meari! I hope all is well with you...thinking of you HUGS
ReplyDeleteWatch turned out great, love the piece and your adjustments look great on it!
ReplyDeleteI'm facing the same problem with the date on this piece. I'm nearly finished stitching all of it and will have to invent my own 5 - if I finish this year. If I stitch any slower, I might have to chart a 6 for next year!
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