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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

It's Not Really A WIP

The Great Escape is the new SAL from Abi Gurden of The Stitch Specialists.


And since it's only a small part every two weeks (which doesn't really take very long) it's not a proper WIP...

Not really...

Is anyone buying this?

I finished two things so I deserve a reward?

Whatever justification I come up with, the reality is that I've started it. I have dismal luck with ongoing SALs. I lose interest at around the halfway point and then wait for about six months after the end to finish. Maybe I'll have better luck this time.

Initially this was going to be a white owl on a dark background (Hedwig!) However this requires that I have a piece of dark fabric of suitable size that is not earmarked for some other project.

Second option: try to make it look like a sketch, so greys on white.


The Great Escape
28ct white Jubilee

Part 1 is the Montenegrin stitch in DMC 317. It's incredibly dense and kinda odd, but still easy. It's much more interesting very close up than afar.
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17 comments:

  1. AnneSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oooh, owls are sure the in thing now! I really love this piece! The purples drew me in. I wish I had that fabby now! I don't think I could stitch it on any other fabric colour now that I saw this one! I like your idea of doing it in grays, like a sketch, but Hedwig would be super cool!!

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  2. LynnSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Very cool! You definitely deserve the new start after all. Should be fun!

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  3. GiovannaSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Great start!

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  4. MouseSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    well seeing as it is a wol we will let ya ..lol good luck with keeping up ;0 love mouse xxxx

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  5. AnnieSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    What a cool piece! I wasn't aware of this group at all. Maybe I'll join in the fun!

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  6. AmyJoSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oh what a cool SAL !!! I just sent in my application to the group, who could resist such a cute owl :)

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  7. ParsleySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I am TOTALLY loving this WIP!

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  8. paulaSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Just joined the Stitching specialists Yahoo Group. Now, need to get brave and start on the thee ans the escape.

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  9. TopchoSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Looking very good! Love the sketch idea, although Hedwig is definitely cool too! Good luck with the project and with keeping your interest on it!

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  10. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I was in 2 minds over starting this as I'd not seen the purple version, it's Purpleberry Spludge by Sparklies and I love it! Now it's yet another must-stitch.
    I can't get on with Yahoo though, give me Yuku any day!
    Like your colour scheme too, I might try a dark blue...

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  11. JoyszeSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    ROFLMAO!!! Well... great job on the new start and YES, you deserve a new start after 2 finishes.... heck, YEAH!! :D

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  12. LissanneSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Love your start! I also love that you have picked your colors, lol. It will be finished by the time I figure out what colors to stitch this with.

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  13. mdgtjulieSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I'll be following your progress on this one!!

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  14. AnnetteSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    What a beautifull pattern..
    You will having a lot of fun stotching it..
    Can't wait to follow it all..
    Happy stitching :):

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  15. BecSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Oh that Owl is gorgeous!
    Looking forward to watching this one :)

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  16. Dani - tkdchickSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    That owl is going to be cute! I am sorely missing my stitching time!!!

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  17. TatkisSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Looks so fun and cute! I'm owls fan :))
    Good luck with the SAL!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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