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Wednesday 29 March 2017

M is for Mary's Merry Merengue

or Happy Dance if you don't want alliteration!

Yes, Mary is finally finished, although not fully finished and framed yet.  I started her on Friday 10th March and completed her on the 29th having stitched on her for 15 days in total.


Close-ups to show the beads and the Kreinik.


I used the recommended Crescent Colours except for:

Lettuce Leaf which is a bright green and was supposed to be the lighter colour in the M.  Instead I blended DMC 927 and 928.  
DMC Blanc for the wings instead of Cloud
DMC 954 for the skin instead of Cobbled Peach
DMC 356 for the backstitch on the skin
Kreinik 014 for the dangling sparklies

stitched on 32 count Muran in Sunlit Heath by Crafty Kitten
which is more green in person

This will be framed and given to my cousin for her baby girl.

Here are the other four letters I have stitched.
Three have gone to my cousins and one is for me.


You can see more photos of each one at the following links:

C

E

J

S


Finally, don't forget to sign up to participate in the Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop!  I intend to send out the letters to each person on Sunday 9th April so you have until then to make up your mind if you are wavering!

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31 comments:

  1. Vickie29 March 2017 at 20:13

    Gorgeous! They all are!! I am impressed.

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  2. Bekah29 March 2017 at 20:21

    I love the beads that fall under the letter in 'M'. What a nice design to celebrate a child.

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  3. Ariadne29 March 2017 at 21:12

    Wow!Very quick stitcher!AriadnefromGreece!

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  4. D1-D229 March 2017 at 22:13

    Lovely! Congrats on the new finish.

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  5. deb30 March 2017 at 00:57

    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

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  6. Barb30 March 2017 at 05:19

    They are all just beautiful. The beads look great. That is such a special gift! That little girl can keep that forever. I like baby gifts that grow with the child. No teddy bears for me.

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  7. Linda30 March 2017 at 07:56

    Congrats on the gorgeous finish Jo.

    Linda

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  8. butterfly30 March 2017 at 08:48

    Beautiful lady , lovely gift .

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  9. Mini30 March 2017 at 09:24

    Congrats on a beautiful finish.You make it sound like its a quick stitch.

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  10. Kerryp7730 March 2017 at 10:27

    They're all stunning. the bead work is exquisite on M.

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  11. Mary - Lecoeurceltique30 March 2017 at 12:44

    It's lovely. I think that is my favourite in this series and it's not because 'M' is my initial :)

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  12. Mii Stitch30 March 2017 at 12:56

    Great work! Congrats on your latest finish & Merry Merengue :)

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  13. Justine30 March 2017 at 16:54

    That's a gorgeous finish! I'm sure it will be treasured for many many years.

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  14. Brenda30 March 2017 at 17:29

    Your stitching is soooo beautiful!!! I love those letters!!! What a wonderful gift to get!!!

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  15. Beth in IL30 March 2017 at 17:44

    Fabulous finish using fast fingers!

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  16. Christine30 March 2017 at 17:58

    Congratulations on a lovely finish

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  17. Lili30 March 2017 at 19:01

    She is so beautiful! Congrats!!

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  18. The Crafty Princess31 March 2017 at 02:55

    M is marvellously magnificent. She is a model of majesty of which unquestionably has been manipulated by a masterful hand.
    xo Alicia

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  19. Preeti31 March 2017 at 09:30

    Congrats on the lovely finish!! All the letters look great !

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  20. Brigitte31 March 2017 at 09:35

    So gorgeous, this finish. Congratulations!
    I always love your alliterations, they are a nice chance for me to learn new words :)

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  21. Mary31 March 2017 at 12:57

    Congrats, she is very beautiful.

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  22. Leonore Winterer31 March 2017 at 14:37

    Aha! I was hoping I'd see that finish today. She's gorgeous, and so where all her sisters!

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  23. Katie1 April 2017 at 00:21

    Wow....beautiful! Congrats on the finish!!

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  24. Melinda Forbes1 April 2017 at 18:08

    I love M. Of course it has to be my favorite

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  25. jocondine1 April 2017 at 19:28

    Too hard to have a favorite one, M is gorgeous, elegant and sophisticated, maybe a too long dress for merengue! Glad to join the congrats and the happy dance (if it's a Madison!). xxx

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  26. Vickie3 April 2017 at 05:27

    Great stitching!!!! Love it!! Congrats on the finish!!!

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  27. geeky Heather3 April 2017 at 15:38

    She is beautiful! Congratulations! Wow, only 15 days...we will see how long my "H" takes, but I bet at least 3X that!

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  28. ♥ Nia4 April 2017 at 14:18

    beautiful beautiful work!!! congrats on your finish sweetie :D
    Looks gorgeous!!! Fabulous!

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  29. Astrids dragon4 April 2017 at 14:41

    She's gorgeous! They are all lovely, I'm glad you have one for yourself.

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  30. Julie4 April 2017 at 16:02

    M does look lovely, a great collection you've stitched.

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  31. Sarah in Stitches5 April 2017 at 19:49

    Oooohhhh, she's beautiful! Gorgeous stitching :D

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