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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Red Dragon

So I eventually solved my mini slump with most of the suggestions offered. I took a short break. I bought some stash. I started two smalls.

I just finished off Dragon Dreams' newest freebie Compassion. I think I'll also stitch up Hope and hang them together.

As always, before backstitching:

And after:

TitleCompassion
DesignerDragon Dreams
Start dateMarch 28, 2011
Finish dateApril 2, 2011
Total time10.75 hours
Fabric32 ct White lugana
Floss As charted, except that I switched the Kreinik to #28

18 comments:

Poppypatchwork said...

Your before and after photo's just proves how good back stitch is, even if most of us hate doing it.

Giovanna said...

Lovely dragon! It's always great to see something new from Jennifer.

Topcho said...

Lol, the magic of backstitching! :D It's so cute and will be even cute together with Hope!

Sally said...

Oh wow I absolutely adore this one! So sweet:)

paula said...

I think I am the only cross stitcher who doesn't mind BS (isn't that interesting that back stitching is just BS? LOLOL)

I always feel like I am in a mindless state when I do it . . . so, strange . . love your pre and post pix.

gracie said...

so bright and lovely.

Unknown said...

I love this little Dragon!!!

Hugs Yvon.

Myra said...

Great finish Blu. Glad you are out of your slump and looking forward to seeing what you stitch next.

Lesleyanne said...

A lovely finish. Glad you are out of your stitching slump.

Anonymous said...

that's a really cute finish ^^

Anonymous said...

Lovely finish and although I hate backstitching it really does make a huge difference

Rebekah said...

So cute! Ok now I definetly have to stitch this one. I'll have to see if I have all the colors I'll need.

Pumpkin said...

I saw this and love it! Yours is lovely and it's nice to see it actually stitched up :o)

Unknown said...

Wow the backstitching really makes it come alive, what a great little piece.

Rachel S-H said...

That is such a great freebie. I love how much thought she puts into her work. And love. Your work is beautiful.

Joysze said...

CUTE, Blu. I'm glad you're over your slump. :D

Anonymous said...

Compassion is lovely, well done. I just love dragons so I think this one will be added to my forever growing "to-do" pile.

Aurelia Eglantine said...

Wonderful finish! I love the before and after photos :) I was so happy to see that DD's had released a new design, and even happier to learn that it is for such a worthy cause.