A few notes...
- About 35-40cm cuts of the silk ribbon will do per rose (to avoid any waste by cutting the lengths too long).
- I ran out of the #157 4mm YLI ribbon. I got 5 yard packs of all the other ribbon called for and this was more than enough – apart from the #157. I was going to improvise with what I had (perhaps do a few more of the roses in the other darker pink colour), until I had a look on eBay, and there was a lovely UK seller on there selling it by the meter… so I got 2 meters which was all I needed (she didn't mind that it was all I was buying, bless!) But if you do run out and can't buy it by the meter, improvising with the other pink colour would work out just fine!
- Only one pack is needed of the Mill Hill 00168 & 03035 beads, not two of each as the chart recommends. I had plenty of each colour left over at the end just from the first packs.
- Be careful with the Kreinik – I only just had enough of each colour (especially the 021). I use short lengths of the Kreinik when I use it mind you, so I probably waste more than the average person. :)
I probably won't get this framed until the autumn, as it's a birthday present for mum, and her birthday isn't until December. I'm really happy I got it done with so much time to spare. There's nothing worse for me than feeling pressure to finish a stitching gift!
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments on the framing in my last post.
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Just beautiful! I'd love to see this piece in person. The ribbon flowers are so pretty.
Beautiful, I'm sure your Mum will love it.
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Veronica
What a wonderful finish - congrats, she's gorgeous! :D
Beautiful finish - and fast! I love seeing the closeup of all the beads and the ribbon roses - gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
A beautiful finish - enjoy your happy dance
she's stunning!!! Congrats!
She's gorgeous, your mom is going to be thrilled when she gets her.
Sue
Beautiful, just beautiful!! She's absolutely lovely. Great finish!
Its really gorgeous.
Very Pretty! Congrats on the finish. I know your mom will just love her.
She's beautiful - well done!
Stunning finish Tina! congratulations!
Congratulations! She looks amazing. I'm sure your mum will be overjoyed :)
That will be an amazing gift for you Mum, I am sure she will love and treasure it. Congratulations.
Joanne
Wow!!! I love the ribbon work. I am sure your mom will adore it!
Wow, your finish is beautiful. Ive also been admiring your framed pieces in your previous post...im looking for a good framer at the moment and im well impressed with these frames! I live in north ayrshire but work in Paisley. Love your blog :)
Wowhoo it's wonderful!! Congratulation!!!!
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elena
Oh she is beautiful - wonderful finish.
Oh wow that is stunning.
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What a beautiful finish - I'm sure your mum will treasure it.
You are going to have one very delighted Mum, it is beautiful and how great you have it finished this early, now that must be a nice feeling :-)
Have a nice weekend!
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She's stunning!!!!! congratulations!
Sorry for the gazillion comments the main reason I came over here was to thank you for your support through my cancer scare... but I immediately forgot when I saw your beautiful Mira.
English Roses is beautiful! Congratulations on such a beautiful finish!!
What a gorgeous finish!!! Congrats!
I saw your comment on another blog and your kitty pic was so cute, I had to check out your blog! (Glad I did!)
Tina this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! :D
Your English Roses is absolutely stunning. For the last few years I've been stuck on CHS and Quaker designs and I forget how gorgeous Mirabilia designs are. Now you have me wanting to pull out my Mirabilia stash and start a gazillion new projects.
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