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Monday, May 23, 2011

Conflict

I refer to my posts this month where I'm either wailing about the disappearance of my mojo or showing off something new.

I'd make claims about stopping, but today's post featuring my 9 hours of stitching over the last 3 days that make up the May Long Weekend showcase both:
I have a new start
And considering that I've previously stitched ~ 30 hours in 4 days, 9 in 4 is a bit of a fall.

I'm not a September baby. I don't think I know anyone who's one. I don't care for my fairy (May), however I think that Mirabilia's newest fairy makes for a pretty good Emerald May.


She's actually titled September's Sapphire Fairy, but I don't see how that fits since (to me) sapphires are blue (except maybe the obi but that's black-blue not sapphire-blue).

I love that green kimono and the blue-black obi. I'm leaving out the wings and haven't made up my mind about the trailing vines/fronds/things.


September's Sapphire Fairy
32 ct Waterlily Jobelan

Since the green kimono is the main attraction I thought I'd get some of the black-blue out of way first. Imagine my shock when it turns out that one of the major colours is 3371, Nora's favourite brown! Not a colour I was expecting! If you squint at the model you can tell that there's brown, but at first glance? No way!


PS. I'm glad so many people are enjoying my giveaway. And if you haven't entered why not?

15 comments:

Nicky said...

I'm with you, looks like black to me too. It's looking great Blu, I agree, if you did the green first you wouldn't want to carry on and do the rest!

Lesleyanne said...

Great new start. I like this design wouldn't have knew there was brown in it.

Fiona said...

lovely start there, don't worry tomuch about how much time your spending stitching, just enjoy the stitching itself ;) Looking forward to seeing updates!

Mouse said...

don't count the hours spent stitching .. just enjoy its not a race but done for pleasure ...love the fairy too and mmmm I like your changes to it :) love mouse xxxx

Topcho said...

Beatiful start! Really love this fairy, and I agree, it doesn suit her name much XD But nevertheless, she's gorgeous! Can't wait to see more progres one her.

♥ Nia said...

Great start :)
That design is so pretty, I love it! With wings and everything else :p lol

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

I'm September - send her to me! Quite a few people on the Mira board are September too. I think Virgo is the perfect stitching sign - pernickety and focus on the details!
Looking forward to seeing "my" fairy grow!

Kathy A. said...

She is gorgeous. No wonder you wanted to stitch her. Look forward to your progress.

Heather said...

I agree, May was a bit disappointing. I've decided to make the Lily-of-the-Valley fairy my birthday fairy instead.

I love this new fairy (but not for September). I think she will love fabulous without the wings.

Karen said...

Well...every stitch counts! Looks like you are moving right along..

happy stitching....

Kalu V said...

Im not a september baby but i just looooveee this one too !! Saphire has always been my favorite stone anyways so i have to add it to my wishlist =D

I did not expect the brown thou

great progress !!!


ps. am I the only one who sees a flirty face on the last pic? xD

Jo said...

Fantastic new start - I love it!

Joysze said...

Oh, look at you go!! What a great start, Blu. I'm like you, I don't like my June fairy either. This is a pretty one. :D

Jennifer said...

OMG - what perfect little stitches you make! For some reason, they really caught my eye

Sally said...

Oooh now I can see why you like her. She is beautiful and you've made a fantastic start on her :)