Section by section

I think one of the best things about these sampler pears is the sense of accomplishment you get by finishing one section.

Stitched the lower left section Monday

Fuzzy close-up

How could she possibly buy another pear?

Because they are so cute!  Another one from the club I joined at The French Knot in Fort Worth, TX.   The pears are by Kelly Clark and the stitch guides by Paula at The French Knot.  

Lower right hand section

Overview at bedtime on Sunday night

Second finish of 2014

Started here

Finished here

Can't wait to get her to the finishers.  Happy Sunday to you all.

The Yellow Rose of Texas

Did the Yellow Rose of Texas with silk ribbon

Overview

Started the edge and ran out of Kreinik

Made a little circle around her head for finishing purposes

I so wanted to finish this last night.  I could not find anymore 202HL to save my life.  I looked through the hundreds of bags of threads around here with no luck.  I hope I have time for a run to The Needle Works tomorrow.

Pink Acorns

Possible threads from my stash

Tried this stitch in Flair=yuck

Same stitch in Neon Rays

Hmmm...

Kelly Clark Stocking Pear finished!

Stocking Pear from The French Knot

 I spent about a million dollars trying to find the right threads for the stars.  I ended with the expensive Threadworx overdyed metallics.  So worth it!  I couched on the fuzzy red trim that I bought in Houston for like a $1 a yd.  Really adds to it.  Now to the finishers.

Fun trim from Carolyn Baird at Chaparral in Houston, TX

Trip to Joann's

I went to Joann's today in search of embellishments, floss and fabric.  I got this fat quarter for $.99.  I think it will look so cute on the back of this pear.

Fabric

Possible button embellishment

Possible buttons for this one

This combo?

Trying to get this effect: