Friday, January 9, 2015

Moving Along.... Petit Point Carpet Border



This wider border is taking forever. I am so glad I didn't start here. It's very close to nightmare I thought it would be.

I have a new idea for a crazy walnut shell house and I am dying to get started.
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22 comments:

  1. Natalia's Fine NeedleworkJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Exquisite work, Catherine! Neat, speedy and a lot of patience! Love the choice of colors you chose. Borders can be boring and annoying to stitch, but they frame the rug perfectly adding a lot of details and charm. Can't wait to see the whole finished piece! Mini hugs, Natalia

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  2. Linda CarswellJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Oh Catherine, that border does look insane......wonderful but insane! I can see why you were worried about.....but it does looks fabulous!
    You are going from the intense detail of this carpet to the intense detail of a nuthouse.....sigh...?!
    Linda xxx

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  3. miraclechickenJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Oh how I am loving watching this grow! I remember being floored when you posted just the little center, I can't stop staring...it is so beautiful :)

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  4. minwksJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Yes Catherine, it is a work of art! Colors are beautiful. Your eyes must be feeling the strain.
    You are almost done.
    Regards Janine

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  5. shannonc60January 10, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    I am in awe of your patience. Also, I am terrible at the stitch counting part, so kudos for being good at that too! The results are amazing.

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  6. EvaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    Un trabajo excepcional. Un saludo, Eva

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  7. SimonJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    A real work of art.
    Beautiful !
    Hugs

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  8. 17-17January 10, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Wonderful work!
    I'm waiting impatiently for your new walnut shell house,
    I love them all!
    hugs
    Magda

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  9. DaydreamerJanuary 10, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Catherine, you are Amazing! Your persistence and devotion to your project are remarkable! It is just plain Gorgeous! I really think it is the most Amazing mini carpet ever!
    I am sure your new nutshell house will amaze me too!

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  10. SanschichisJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Hé!Hé! Je vois que ça avance à grands pas! C'est drôle, je n'ai pas regretté un seul instant d'avoir commencé par la bordure. Allez! Encore un petit effort!
    Nathalie

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  11. Isabel RuizJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Estupenda

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  12. skulptressJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Incredible work. Just beautiful!

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  13. elizabeth sJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    I am APPLAUDING you for your endurance in slugging through this, the most tedious bit. Even from the small sections in the photos, one can that what you have done to date, is no small achievement. This rug is a MASTERPIECE, so keep at it Catherine. :))

    elizabeth

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  14. SarahJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    It's just beautiful! You must be so pleased with it. Top class work. The walnut shell project sounds like a nice little way to recover after this :D

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  15. rosannaJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    It's simply stunning! It's incredibly beautifull

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  16. CatherineJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you Everyone. You all left such kind and encouraging comments. I always appreciate the time you take to contribute to my posts.

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  17. JosjeJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Hang in there Catherine! It is gorgeous.

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  18. Jorge CubellsJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    es una verdadera maravilla... que paciencia tienes con esa tela, yo aun no he podido mas que bordar cosas muy pequeñas, no se si podría con algo tan grande...

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  19. Norma BennettJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I've been away so long I feel like I scarely know what's going on in the mini world. I'm so glad to see that you continue to make progress on your beautiful rug (many folk of lesser fortitude and patience would have abandoned it by now). Also delighted to see that you have a new friend at your place, Merlin's slightly crossed eyes only add to his charm I think.

    Thanks for your kind note about my furniture :)

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  20. Titti på EkeborgFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    This carpet is so beautiful! Lot of work but it is worth it when it is ready!
    Take care
    Titti

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  21. claudeFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    what a beautiful work !

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  22. CatherineMarch 3, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    c'est bientôt fini Catherine .
    Vous allez bientôt être récompensée de tous vos efforts .
    je suis aussi préssée que vous de le voir fini .
    Il va être magnifique .

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