YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.....it's done. It's finished. And I'm SO exited. Finally. Now I'll wash it and next week it's off to the framer. With a bit luck it will hang at the wall in no time.
While sitting here now since 30 minutes trying to say something meaningful...smart...whatever...while staring at the screen...I give up. "Coming to Water" is washed meanwhile and hangs to dry. And I'm brain dead today. I do have that sometimes - even more when something big is finished. While being overly happy it leaves also an empty spot - which I will fill in NO time though...lol. But right now I can't get my brain into working gear nor to get myself moving to do anything. May be I should have a look into my charts. That is something that tends to cheer me up.
Hmmm....what should I start next?
- Mary Wigham? I have all my supplies gatherered already. Found a MOST beautiful variant from a French stitcher, and will copy her color choices - sort of. She used DMC while I'm going for Threadworx.
- Christmas at Hawk Run Hallow? <---it's a must be. It's gorgeous. Chart will be sent my way somewhere next week. Not sure yet if I will do it on 40ct over 2 or on 25 or 28 count over one. I have to try out 40 count first (never stitched on that) to see if it's just as easy as on 25ct over one. I will most surely take the one that flows easier of my hands
- Alla Turca from Pelin Tezer- love it
- Floral Sampler from the Sampler Company - another one I'm deeply in love with - everything here to start it.
- Letters from Nora (G, M and S) hmmm...not all supplies here yet, so that has to wait a bit
- The Stitching Chair
- A Scenic Farm (will replace the 18ct Aida with 36ct linen)
- Amsterdam by Thea Gouverneur
Oh...and I have also an update on the knitting front. I finished the Jay Campbell square. It was a very interesting square to do. Stitching a square while stitching 4 sides from the outer end to the inner one. Was new to me, and I loved doing it. Another one that dearly needed blocking to look good.
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Congratulations on a stunning piece!!!!!! Beautiful! I know you have to be so excited.
I vote for the Christmas at Hawk Run. I saw that one online and it is gorgeous.
Your knitting is very beautiful too. You have certainly been very busy, girl!!! ;)
Jennifer
Gabi,
I'm not a cross-stitcher, but have loved watching this come to life. I'm wondering if this could be done as needlepoint. It's absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing this project with us.
Yay! It's done! Congratulations on completing a landmark piece. Now, what to start? I would vote for Hawk Run Hollow.
That is some finish! Congrats, it is gorgeous! I have to "regroup" after I finish something too. LOL! I do love that Christmas at Hawk Run though.
What a beautiful finish, congratulations!
Huge congrats on finishing CTW, it's stunning!
If you choose CaHRH next, I would strongly suggest over 2 on 40ct: for me it goes much quicker than over 1 on any count (stitching in hand). Happy choosing :-)
Oh, and great job on the Campbell square. Mine is done, but not blocked yet, and it's all wiggly and undulating: did you get that too?
Coming to Water is just beautiful.
Would you be interested in selling the chart?
Absolutely stunning Gabi! I cannot wait to see it framed. I can understand some "let-down" after finishing such a large piece. I'm sure you'll back into the swing of things soon enough. Especially since you have such a great group of things to choose from.
Your knitting square looks great also....another one of those things I've always wanted to learn.
Oh Gabi! It is wonderful! Congratulations!
I look forward to seeing it framed too.
Love your knitting and I am sure you will find something to keep you busy :-)
Great finish Gabi!!! I know you've got at least Manhattan in the works to keep you busy until you settle on the next piece to start! I'm about there with Fruit and cheese, just over a page to go! Your knitting looks wonderful too. I never wash my piece after stitching.....why do you? Especially one that's fully stitched and no material is showing through.
Beautiful, fabulous, marvelous, wonderful, etc. I just don't have the right word for it. But it is spectacular. That is the word: SPECTACULAR!
The knitting is beautiful.
My vote is for Christmas at Hawk Run.
Fantastic!!! finish, Gabi. Congratulations!!! Love your knitted blocks as well.
Congratulations, Coming to Water is a really really great piece. You did a great job on it.
The knitting is nice, Mom tried to teach me to knit but I never could get the hang of it. I am a crocheter and a cross stitcher thats enough for now.
Keep up the great work and join us in stitching Mary Wigham.
What a wonderful and stunning finish! I can't believe you finished up that last section so fast! Wish I could help you pick out your next piece to stitch, but they all seem wonderful, although CHRH would a first choice.
And I love your afghan square. It's beautiful.
You sure did an awesome job on Coming to Water. I know your DH will be very proud! Congrats on the finish.
That looks great, Gabi!
Major round of applause.
FABULOUS. I bet it will look stunning framed.
OMG "Water" is awesome
What a huge project - congratulations on finishing it, what an accomplishment.
Ah, so many choices, so little time. I think the favorite is CHR.
Enjoy your weekend.
Congratulations, glad another is complete.
Congratulations!!! That is gorgeous.
It looks fantastic! How about a little vacation? Maybe just a small Halloween project...?
congrats on finishing! it's gorgeous!
Congrats!!! Soooo great to see this one finished.
My vote is for Mary Wingham. Though the Christmas at Hawk Run is great too.
Gabi, I have always loved "Coming to Water". Many congratulations on your beautiful finish!
Congrats! NO more Aida for you ;)
Congrats on finishing Coming to Water...simply amazing Gabi!!!
Lovin your afghan squares too :)
Wow - what an achievement - Congratulations on such a beautiful finish! My vote is for Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow! Knitting looks great, too, and PS - forget the cleaning....at least for a moment!
Tried to find Gracious Era at our Michael's but wasn't there and no sale, either on anything. Hmmmm.
Look at you with the big finish!!!!!!
Another knit square? Wonderful as always.
And I vote Mary Wigham because I want to start her but I just don't have the time. But please share the link for the color way you're thinking about.
Congrats on a fantastic finish!! I'm so glad you pressed on, it was so worth it! I can't tell you what to choose next, but I can say NOT housework!!!!
Sabine
That is so beautiful! You've worked a long time on that piece and it was worth every second. Congrats Gabi on a great finish!
Beautiful!
Heidi-ILCS
Congrats on finishing such a beautiful piece! It's absolutely gorgeous.
Congrats on this stunning finish!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I am so happy for you! It is fabulous--you must be so psyched. :) It is really so pretty.
I hear you on the waffling on what to do. I spend all the time as I'm stitching something big thinking of what to stitch next. Then I finish that big thing and I sit there for a few days, unable to decide on a new course of action. I fumble for a bit. FWIW, I vote for Christmas at HRH. I also say go for the 40 ct. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is; your eyes get accustomed to it. And lawsie mercy, anything is better than over one! ;) Just kidding, I know you like it.
Love the knitting!!!
Gorgeous finish! Congrats!
Congratulations Gabi on your finish! Fabulous!! Your knitting is wonderful.
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What a fantastic finish. My hubby would love this as his family went to Africa in the late 1940's and I am convinced he left his heart there.
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Congtaulations Gabi! CtW is gorgeous and well worth the time. Something to treasure forever.
Congratulations on your finish. It is so lovely I am jealous. I know you must be so excited. When you get it home from the framer you will really feel great. But like you said sorta sad to be parting on the creativity of stitching on that particular piece. I know how you feel when I finish something I have worked on my brain is also dead. Sometimes I take a couple of days off and then start again.
I have looked for that pattern can you tell me where I can get one? I have loved yours since I first started visiting your blog.
Congrats again and God Bless ~
Lenna
Just stunning! Your stitching as always is very inspiring.
Stunning - just stunning!!! Congratulations on finishing such a humongous piece - it's quite the accomplishment!
Love the knitting, too - I'm not much of a knitter, but I am in awe of those who are!!
I have to vote for Christmas at Hawk Run - I'm in love with that one! :)
Gabi,
What a beauty. I enjoy your blog and have been watching with baited breath to see you finish your "Coming to Water". Where will you be hanging it? There is something about it that spoke to me when I first saw it and thrilled my soul. Lovely. I am so jealous, not really, just thrilled for you. What an undertaking!
Also I wanted to thank you for the links and preferences you listed at the chatelaine design yahoo group. Very helpful. Thanks.
Jane
Wohoo, Gabi, congratulations!! It must be a great feeling of achievement to finish such a big project. And it really looks gotgeous.
Whata nice choice of new projects. I'm very curious to learn what you chose ...
Wow! Its fantastic! Congratulations!
OH MY GOSH! I love the Coming to Water.... the colors, the animals, the whole feel of the piece. This is absolutely stunning!
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