Monday, September 28, 2015

Sept SFS2015-B Post and a FINISH!

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SFS Reporting
Well here I am at the end of the month of Sept and I can honestly say I'm not entirely sure what I spent. It's been an odd month. We were away for a week visiting my sister and brother in Vancouver (Canada) where I didn't spend any money on stitching but we spent a lot of money on comics, records and general travel expenses. It was a great trip however.

So here's my attempt to report... I may be off by a bit:
Spent: $45 (all on Facebook stash group... again)
Finished: $10 - Mill Hill Butterfly  (5x5" on perforated paper with 50% beads; so I did an approx. number)

So yes I'm still over... But I'm still within an attainable amount if I finish a couple other things I've got on the go. Including Take Time to Read. There is still hope.

Mill Hill Butterfly Finish
Well it seemed like it took forever (but I always forget how much extra time is needed on these because of the beads) but I have completed the Mill Hill Butterfly. I just adore it. It's so shiny with the beads, symmetrical and yet not (because of flowers) and was a dream to stitch up with all it's fun color changes.
I've done quite a few Mill Hills over the years but I think this is my favourite from the 5x5" designs.
From the kit, done on 14ct perforated paper with DMC threads and Mill Hill beads:



12 comments:

Justine said...

That's beautiful Mel. I really do have to try one of these kits one day soon.

Thoeria said...

This is really lovely!

Tiffstitch said...

Beautiful finish! And that FB group is very dangerous. :)

Irene said...

The butterfly is lovely. I've made a few of Mill Hill's kits too and I agree that the butterfly is one of their best. (I'm doing my best not to buy it though.)

Heather said...

Lovely finish! Stay off Facebook! ;) I've been doing fairly well with my SFS but I had to put something in this month that I had completely forgotten about. But it's okay because I received the cross stitch this month.

KimM said...

This is so pretty - I love it!
xxx

Rachel said...

Your butterfly is absolutely stunning and I am so pleased you love it.
Don't fret about your SFS budget too much. Like you say, you've still got time to make up the shortfall. :)

Leonore Winterer said...

What a beautiful butterfly! I'm looking forward to more finishes, I'm sure you'll still be able to even out your spending :)

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Gorgeous beading on your butterfly. So what did you buy this month?

Susan said...

Love the butterfly. I always find the detail in these smaller pieces amazing.

Karen said...

Very pretty!

Karen said...

Beautiful finish! I've never stitched with beads. French knots are about as complicated as I get.