Monday, September 15, 2014

Finally, a finish!

I finished my Hornbook Bestiary!!!  Hooray!

Hornbook Bestiary by Scarlet Letter
using the AVAS silks and the linen from kit
Done in tent stitch and basket weave stitch over one on 35ct. linen



I did manage to leave the grass off of the zebra block.  But I actually like how the zebra looks without it.  And I wasn't about to go back and fix it.  lol!

Here is my fussy cut star for the week, using the same fabric from the Blue and White collection by Michael Miller.


And here is Mia.  


Thanks for stopping by and saying hi.  I hope everyone has a great week!


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48 comments:

  1. Ann at Beadlework.September 15, 2014 at 6:09:00 AM PDT

    Your hornbook finish is amazing Margaret, I just love this design. I'm going to miss seeing it each week.
    Hi to Mia, as always.

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  2. Samplings from Spring CreekSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:31:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on your Hornbook finish--35 over one--I think I would be insane!

    Beautiful fussy cut

    Miss Mia is as beautiful as always

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  3. UnknownSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:38:00 AM PDT

    A big Congrats on your awesome finish. Love your hornbook bestiary!!!

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  4. GiovannaSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:44:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations! What a spectacular finish.

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  5. CariSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:08:00 AM PDT

    Amazing finish Margaret. I love this piece. My favorite block…yup…you're right … Miss Mia !!

    Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what you start next.

    Hugs

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  6. The Inspired StitcherSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:10:00 AM PDT

    Well, look at you go girl! Very nice!

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  7. VickieSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:18:00 AM PDT

    Awesome! Nice star too. Mia is so cute in her boxes. ;)

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  8. Mary AnnSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:33:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on your Hornbook Bestiary finish--it is an amazing finish!! I'm looking forward to watching your progress on your next piece!

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  9. MelissaSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:59:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on your huge finish! It looks very handsome!

    I didn't realize until now that Mia has a black patch on her left paw (wrist?). Looks like a bangle! ;-)

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  10. MelodySeptember 15, 2014 at 8:10:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, your hornbook finish is spectacular! I can't imagine doing something over 1 on 35 count!! I admire you! Another beautiful star to add to your collection. How many do you have now?

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  11. RanaeSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:12:00 AM PDT

    Absolutely amazing, Margaret, congratulations

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  12. VeraSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:18:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful finish Margaret - congratulations! What SL sampler is next??? And, yes, how many stars do you have now? Mia looks so regal in that first picture...than a tad bit impish in the last - lol.

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  13. Michelle-ozark crafterSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:38:00 AM PDT

    What a stunning finish! It is so lovely and that star is lovely too. Hello to sweet Mia looking adorable

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  14. Charlene ♥ NCSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:48:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful -- Hornbook Bestiary and Mia!! Congrats on the great accomplishment.

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  15. AnnieSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:49:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, that is so fantastic. There must be a billion stitches in that piece. I love how it turned out. Hope it makes it to the top of your 'to be framed' list.

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  16. VickiSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:50:00 AM PDT

    What a terrific finish! The zebra looks fine, I wouldn't know it was missing grass if you hadn't told me. Your stars are gorgeous, I'm so looking forward to seeing them all together.

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  17. cuckiSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:07:00 AM PDT

    Wowwwwww so beautiful
    Congrats my dear xx

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  18. marlySeptember 15, 2014 at 10:27:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous. GORGEOUS! Over one on 35 count with that amount of stitches is phenomenal work. The colors are striking without being too bright. Gorgeous!

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  19. CarolSeptember 15, 2014 at 12:05:00 PM PDT

    A simply splendid finish, Margaret--I truly love this piece and have so enjoyed watching it come to life animal by animal :) Great job on all! What's next?!

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  20. AmandaSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:10:00 PM PDT

    The Hornbook is Magnificent! You've got to be tickled pink. Three cheers!

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  21. KarenSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:26:00 PM PDT

    The Hornbook is gorgeous! I think the zebra looks fine without grass.

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  22. Mugwump WooliesSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:51:00 PM PDT

    Wonderful! Beautiful finish!
    Robyn

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  23. Jackie's StitchesSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:53:00 PM PDT

    Congratulations on your HBB finish! It's a gorgeous project. What's up next?

    Mia is a sweetie! Has she forgiven you for leaving her to go on vacation?

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  24. Annette-CaliforniaSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:04:00 PM PDT

    Congratulations Margaret! Hornbook is Gorgeous! The colors are beautiful.
    love Annette

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  25. WandaSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:11:00 PM PDT

    Margaret, what a beautiful accomplishment! Your Hornbook is gorgeous!
    Your stars continue to totally fascinate me.
    As always, love seeing Mia.

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  26. KristaSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:21:00 PM PDT

    What an amazing finish!!! Congrats!! I am having tennis withdrawals, lol, how bout you? Have a great week!

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  27. P.J.September 15, 2014 at 5:12:00 PM PDT

    Wow, what a wonderful finish!!! What a beauty. Your star is dazzling. And Mia is always a peach. :) thanks for sharing her sweet face.

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  28. Anna van SchurmanSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:09:00 PM PDT

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  29. Anna van SchurmanSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:11:00 PM PDT

    You motored right along on the bestiary. And it's fantastic! Congratulations.

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  30. Teresa S.September 15, 2014 at 7:16:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful, beautiful stitching Margaret! Congrats on another wonderful finish!

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  31. KaisievicSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:58:00 AM PDT

    Your hornbook bestiary is so very lovely! And all done over one! Wonderful!

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  32. KaisievicSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:59:00 AM PDT

    P.S. Furio is looking over my shoulder admiring your work and saying hello to Mia.

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  33. AnneSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:57:00 AM PDT

    Wooohooo! It's finished and it's amazing! I love how tiny the stitches look. Tent stitching is where you dont go back and cross the stitch right? Anywho, each block was fun to watch you stitch and try to figure out what the names of those last creatures could be!! Hugs to silly Mia!!

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  34. MarshaSeptember 16, 2014 at 11:39:00 AM PDT

    Wow. I think that is a record time for stitching. It looks wonderful. I just love that color blue and still can't decide on a favorite animal. Those stars are amazing to me, I always enjoy seeing them. Mia is such a sweetie.

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  35. woolwomanSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:15:00 PM PDT

    Mia looks like quite the little queen on her tuffet doesn't she .
    Congrats on your beautiful finish ! what a pretty piece it is. On to the next - so what is next ??? enjoy whatever it happens to be. Mel

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  36. LindaSeptember 16, 2014 at 3:26:00 PM PDT

    Congrats on the gorgeous finish Margaret. I'm going to miss seeing the updates.

    Linda

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  37. Julie MSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:20:00 PM PDT

    The hornbook is quite the accomplishment! Congrats!

    The star is also wonderful and of course it's always nice to see Mia. That's the name of the main character in a series of books I'm currently reading!

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  38. EvelyneSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:22:00 PM PDT

    Amazing your Hornbook!
    Your star is great too.
    A hug for Mia.

    Have a nice week, Evelyne

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  39. DawnSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:43:00 PM PDT

    Wow!! Congratulations on a fabulous finish. It is a stunning piece.

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  40. Vonna PfeifferSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:49:00 PM PDT

    Oh my goodness!!! It's done and it's gorgeous! It is so wonderful :) love that star too and your sweet little pal :)

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  41. BethSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:53:00 PM PDT

    The Hornbook Beastiary is amazing. And wow, are you ever a fast stitcher! I love everything from the bald angel to the zebra. The colors are wonderful. Speaking of color, the newest fussy star is right up my alley.

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  42. pjSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:26:00 AM PDT

    I love this hornbook. Great job and your stitching is so beautiful!

    I think Mia is the most photographed cat on the web. She always looks beautiful and so much personality!

    Waiting for your next large project!

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  43. ChrisSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:30:00 AM PDT

    Margaret!! Another beautiful finish.
    I love this style of designs but they are so much stitching.
    That is a gorgeous star too. How many do you have left before you have a quilt?
    I have missed you and Mia!
    Happy fall!

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  44. valerieSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:50:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on your finish!What a fantastic finish! I get a kick out of the mermaid block. Great fussy cut star too! :)

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  45. Daniela BencúrováSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:09:00 PM PDT

    Splendor !!!!
    How much patience was needed!
    Congratulations!

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  46. KarolineSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:12:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations, your hornbook is stunning

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  47. MelanieSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:38:00 PM PDT

    GLORIOUS finish!! :)

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  48. BrigitteOctober 1, 2014 at 2:19:00 AM PDT

    Wow!!! What a finihs. And I can't believe how fast you stitched it. But this is the pleasure of a one-project-only stitcher. I wish I were one, too, sigh.

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