Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Dragons... 1 more down, 6 to go!!!

That's right... only 6 more pages to go on Dragons!!!
It's a far cry from the 24 that I started with 4 years ago (almost to the day in fact).
This piece has been both a joy and a bit of a PITA. But for the most part I still love it just as much as I did when I started it.
Here's the latest page completion in detail:
The row that the latest page is from:

And the Dragons to date as a whole:
For those not familiar this BAP of mine it is on ivory 25ct evenweave, 1 thread over 1 with DMC floss. The pattern is by Creature Creations (who no longer exist). 


I was very excited to get down to 6 pages. I dunno why, but only a row and a half seems like so little to go. Though it will likely take me until Christmas 2013 to get it all done (and I'm behind on my yearly goal for them) at the same time there are 3 pages in the remaining 6 that are very easy solid based areas. So I think being a bit behind won't hurt me too badly on this one.

In other news I got a package in the mail today from the lovely Helena from ILCS Yahoo Group that had 2 Mirabilias I got from her as well as some bonus Just Cross Stitch magazines, all ones I didn't have! :)
I was so excited I already went through and sticky'd my favourites. :)

Coming up soon: the new commission piece, already a 1/4 done! 
A giveaway... yep that's right a giveaway!! It will be a pattern PLUS the DMC thread to go with it, and some other goodies. Watch for it next week!

19 comments:

sharine said...

It's so exciting to see the finish line. It looks awesome:)

Lesleyanne said...

Great progress. Lovely new stash.

Unknown said...

Looks fabulous!

Pull the other thread said...

Looks amazing, well done on the great progress

Carissa said...

Mel, it's been so much fun watching Dragons progress over the last few years with you. It looks so good and I can't wait to see if finished!

Denise said...

Bet by the end of 2012 you'll have hit your goal and surpassed it! Great progress - it'll look wonderful on your wall.

Carolyn NC said...

Awesome progress! And Congrats on the gifts!

Unknown said...

Dragons looks great! It will be beautiful when done!

Linda said...

Your dragons are coming along. What an awesome piece.

Linda

Chris G said...

I love dragons and especially love this one...so much movement! Great job!

Deb said...

You have made some wonderful progress on this piece. It's simply amazing!!

Anonymous said...

You have made great progress on the the dragons and what a lovely gift.

Marl

Denise SA said...

I hope you can hear me cheering you on . It's lovely

Anonymous said...

The dragons looks stunning=)
I am a bit sad to read that the company who made the pattern no longer exists =/ I really love that design =)

Katrien said...

Dragons look fantastic!

Ellen said...

Great progress, your dragon is so awesome!

Hugs,

ladybugstamper said...

Wow, just lovely.

Brigitte said...

Your dragon looks so fantastic!

Nancy M said...

Only 6 more....you can do it!!!!!