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I finished this last year. The design is by Lesley Teare - one of my favorite designers. I love her designs because:
1. They're very country style
2. They're very English
3. She has a distinctive style
4. I love the colours she uses - they look "clean"
I have 2 charts in my stash which I bought years ago from a shop that was closing down. I haven't stitched them yet. Looking through them recently, I realised that they are both by Lesley Teare. I really ought to stitch them, but they're both huge - by my standards, anyway!
Valentine Lady was a UFO for a couple of years. One of those things that I absolutely loved when I started it (along with the other 3 in the series) but by 2/3 of the way through, I couldn't remember what I'd seen in her. She remains unframed in my drawer at the moment while I decide whether or not I'm going to stitch the other 3, or whether she stands alone. Or whether she becomes a present for someone - have to be a pretty special someone though!
The Bang on the Door lady is progressing - she now has a face and a hand. I can't decide whether or not to take her to London for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll have a lot of time to stitch. But then again, you never know - I've been caught like that before.
This is "Poppy Lady". Looking at her again, she is rather pretty - I've always liked pink, and poppies. Not sure about the hat over her eyes though - why?!
This is "Sunflower Susan" who I think is very jolly.
And this one is "Winter Lady". I think the holly and robin border is fab!
I guess you either love these or you don't. They'd look great framed together. There is another one which Lesley Teare designed for Bothy Treads, in a blue and white striped dress, which I love too. I think that I would like to stitch them, but the first one took me such a long time. Actually when I started it, she was rather difficult for me. I've improved loads since then. Probably the other 3 would take me less time than the first one. Maybe I'll consider making this my project for next year. Although would I get fed up just stitching Lesley Teare ladies? This years main project is Maryse's country cottage SAL, which I also love and have been really enjoying. But I haven't done July's yet; I gave myself a break. I found I was a bit fed up with cottages. I plan to stitch July and August when we're away on holiday at the end of August.
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