Background for non-Canadians. Victoria Day is celebrated on the 24th of May or the Monday before it. (Hey what can I say? We're a bit strange that way~). It celebrates both Queen Victoria's and the current reigning monarch's birthday. Elizabeth II's actual birthday is April 21, but the "official" one is May 24th.
It's the only long week-end in May and is called May Long Weekend (self-explanatory), May Long, and May Two-Four (because it's around the 24th and you drink beer that comes in a pack of 24, a "two-four"). It officially begins on Friday at around 4 o'clock or whenever you
I had big plans: finish Bluebeard's Princess, finish all the Bunnies, finish my bag, sleep. I started beading BP around when May Long officially started (4-ish). And then I discovered that I hadn't bought one of the beads. So she's paused.
Bluebeard's Princess
32ct Laurel Linen
Some close ups of the beading so far:
The beads are the more expensive Magnifica, which lie very prettily.
15 comments:
Truly beautiful work!
Great progress Blu! You are almost done...those breads do look pretty...never used that kind before. Hope you have a nice May Long weekend. :)
she looks so wonderful I love her, amazing work
She is looking fab! Love the beads.
Enjoy your long weekend. I had great stitching plans but will now have visitors - so --- less stitching (pouts)
How pretty! I really like your background fabric choice.
I just love her tail, it's so beautiful in person.
Yea, this is supposed to be a fun weekend but DH has to work :o(
She's beautiful! I love the Magnificas too.
Stunning work. I love the linen. Thank you for your lovely comments.x
Wow she is absolutely stunning!
She's so gorgeous. Good place for a pause now.
She's absolutely incredible! I love the beading in this piece.
Hope you have a great long weekend!
She's beautiful! Stunning colours.
Very pretty.
My dad likes Canadians, as they have a Bank Holiday to celebrate his birthday :o)
Your mermaid is beautiful!
the mermaid looks so gorgeous! great job
enjoy the week
best wishes
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