Sunday, January 18, 2009

Blue Monday

bluemondayIt’s Blue Monday hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Don’t forget to visit her site to see links to more participants!

Today I am going to share a blue needlework piece I finished about 5 years ago. The design is 15” x 15” and framed it is even larger! I loved working on it because I loved the blues!

Watergarden cross-stitch

and a closer look at the design(had over 1000 beads on it)……

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and a closer look at the blues!

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Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog …… Happy Blue Monday!

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  1. Envoy-etteJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    OMG! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! How long did it take you to finish? I would be showing it off too!

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  2. WendyJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    That is beautiful! I want to know too, how long did it take you? I bet the beads are stunning.

    Wendy

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  3. Melissa MillerJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    ~WOW~ Susan this is impressive.
    A gorgeous blue post. :)

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  4. Missy WertzJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Susan, that is beautiful stitching! Love it. Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    OMG Susan I just drooled on my key board over this piece...just BEAUTIFUL girl...thanks so much for shownig us this...hugs and smiles Gloria

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  6. C'est moi ClaudetteJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Happy Blue Monday and OH MY what a beauty.
    You must tell us how long it took you to make this?
    Happy Blue Monday
    Claudie
    P.S. Your picture. You look so nice and tanned. I'm as white as a sheet.
    Just a suggestion about your Comment as: Some gals have URL as an option that helps Mac girls like me to comment without pointing to my blogger account which I don't use. Just a suggestion from moi.

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  7. SueJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Oh !!!!!!!!!!!!!so so beautiful--what talent


    sue

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  8. American HomemakerJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    That is gorgeous! I would've never had the patience.

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  9. Four Paws and CoJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    This is beautiful piece! How long did it take to make? Many years ago, I did crewel embroidery, but they didn't have beads. ♥

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  10. My name is RietJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    That is beautiful. Is it a Martina Weber design? I have some of her designs still to stitch. They are all so beautiful

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  11. KatJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    This is beautiful. How long did this take, it's so intricate. I love needlework, but just don't seem to have the patience for it. Kathy

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  12. Knittings Nice!January 19, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Stunning work. Its so lovely....thank you for sharing....1,000 beads...oh my goodness.

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  13. kymberJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Wow! That must have taken forever to finish. It is beautiful - I am impressed!
    Thanks for sharing your inspiring piece
    Kymber

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  14. CarrieJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    What an exquisite design, and so beautifully stitched!

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  15. JeanneJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Good morning Susan, your needle and bead work is absolutely stunning. I know how much work went in to this lovely work of art. Thank you for sharing you blue today. I admire it so much.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  16. The Bliss JourneyJanuary 19, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Susan,
    A beautiful blue addition. You created a gorgeous piece of art.
    Kathleen

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  17. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Susan! That is absolutely amazing! You are amazing! How many hours did this take to finish? Oh, what a treasure! Thanks for sharing this. I'm in awe.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  18. LADY JANEJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Susan,What a beautiful stichery! Thanks for sharing! And I am so glad in your previous post for the reminder to run the anti-spyware! Beautiful Blue Monday to you!

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  19. Jewel SaulsJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    What beautiful needlework! The blues and the beadwork are breath-taking!

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  20. bjJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Oh, my....this is a magnificent piece of handwork, girlfriend. What a fabulous job you did. And, it is just stunning!!
    Happy day, bj

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  21. SweetieJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    What a beautiful creation. It is truly a work of art. Happy Blue Monday.
    Sweetie

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  22. UnknownJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Oh my word! How detailed and intricate. Just beautiful!!

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  24. Cami @ Creating MyselfJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    What an amazing piece Susan! I too am interested in knowing how long it took you.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    How lovely! What a talent!

    Blessins'!♥

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  26. JudithJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    whose a clever girl? it is certainly worth showing-off on Blue Monday!! lol Judith

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  27. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 19, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Susan, this is incredible. Thanks for swinging by to see my little assistant and his work. He sure had a lot of fun helping his grandma.. Have a super Monday my friend. hugs ~lynne~

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  28. BoJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Susan you have created a masterpiece...this is stunning! It must have taken months1 ;-) Bo

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  29. akawestJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, that is gorgeous. How long did it take you to complete?

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  30. Susan @ The Good Life!January 19, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I love it! Have you done anymore? Can you tell me if it is cross stitch? I s there a pattern name?

    Thanks
    Susan

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  31. HelenJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Dear Ms. Susan ... this is indeed a true work of art! Just lovely!

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  32. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Susan...Amazing work! I don't have that much patience! How did you get your same background on Twittter, if you don't mind my asking? Thanks... Debbie

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Morning, Susan! How beautiful! This is one of the prettiest needlework patterns I've ever seen. You should be so proud of your work - it's gorgeous. Happy Blueness!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    You must have work long hours on this beautiful work. It is really large too. More time required.

    Kathy B

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  35. SherrieJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Hi!
    Love your Cross Stitch piece!! It's Beautiful!! Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  36. Heidi PocketbookJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    What an exquisite piece! You have great talent and patience to complete something so lovely.

    Happy Blue Monday :-)

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  37. BeckyJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    How beautiful! Your are talented. I used to crosstitch....however, the ole eyes aren't as good as they once were.

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  38. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Susan, this needlework is absolutely gorgeous! What a work of art! Blue is one of my favorite colors, so that makes it even more special to me. I love it. laurie

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  39. SalmagundiJanuary 19, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    That is beautiful! The frame is perfect. Sally

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  40. KathleenJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Your piece is just beautiful...I bet you spent more than just a few hours working on it, Huh? LOvely work. Are you sure you don't want some of our snow from up here in Maine? We have plenty....Hugs, Kathleen

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  41. JoyceJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Blue is one of my favorite colors. I love your needlework! Simply beautiful!

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  42. Blondie's JournalJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Susan! I love doing needlework and so I can just guess how long it took you to complete your work of art. How beautiful!!

    xoxo

    Jane

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  43. JudyBugJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I can't even imagine the work which went into this beautiful piece. Stunning!

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  44. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    This piece is really beautiful. I got rid of most of my needlework. How stupid was I?? It was all custom framed, too. I just hope someone is enjoying it.
    Hugs, Terrie

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  45. Kim @ Forever WhereverJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    That is really pretty...great work!

    I'm gonna add you to my twitte list!

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  46. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Wow Susan,your needlework piece is gorgeous ! Beautiful work.

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  47. MojoJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    5 Years? Yeah I might have finished something like that in 5 years. Maybe. But it wouldn't have looked like this!

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  48. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    How beautiful! You have more patience than I do.
    Glenda

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  49. The MuseJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    oh SUSAN...! I have needlework..but I bow before you! oh gosh...speechless!

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  50. ellen b.January 20, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Susan! That is a gorgeous piece of needlework! I really like it. I'm late getting around for Blue Monday...

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  51. Mary RuthJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    WOW that is a lot of work!
    I love the colors and the work is GREAT!

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