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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Dollhouse Miniature NAVAJO BURNTWATER: 44,625 stitches were accomplished

WHAT A RELIEF! I've finished stitching my Navajo Burntwater rug today! 44,625 stitches!
I need to call it Burntbrain rug - this rug gave me a little bit of headache when it came to choosing the colors. I spent so far $100 on the silk thread (Gloriana silk is very expensive), trying to match the colors, but I think it was worth it. What do you think?

The rug was stitched on 40 count silk gauze, with Gloriana silk thread, 10 colors. It measures 4.5" x 6.5" (11 x 16 cm) and has 44,625 stitches. It took my one month to complete it.

More close-up pictures:

This is how the back side of the rug looks like:

I haven't blocked (stretched) the rug yet - that's why it still looks a little bit crooked, because there is still some silk gauze left that I can use probably for Navajo throw pillows. I will try to finish them this week and will let you know.

have a great day!

Best regards,

Natalia
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18 comments:

  1. rosannaNovember 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    FA BU LOUS !!!!

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  2. otterineNovember 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    *stands and applauds* Gorgeous! It's beautiful; the colors flow so well. And, the back is so neat, you could call this rug reversible! :D

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  3. The Old MaidNovember 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful work! Don't know where you got so much patience from.;)

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  4. Drora's minimundoNovember 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Wow! This rug is a masterpiece.
    The colours are perfect. I love it.
    Hugs

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  5. AscensionNovember 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Por fin la terminaste.....y te ha quedado fantastica.
    Que maravilloso trabajo, enhorabuena.
    besitos ascension

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  6. contarNovember 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    pues la verdad es que a acertado en todo, los colores combinan a la perfección, y desde luego es un trabajo que no tiene precio.
    un abrazo

    because the truth is that accurate at all, the colors blend perfectly, and certainly is a job that is priceless.
    a hug

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  7. BiWuBärNovember 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    A masterpiece - and your choice of colours is fantastic. Harmony to the eye. I always admire your speed in stitching, but that back side left me breathless: So tidy and neat! Incredible!!! So very well done!

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  8. M Carmen CasanovaNovember 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    IMPRESIONANTE!!! Un gran trabajo.

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  9. PattyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    It is so stunning and worth the effort that you have put into making it!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!

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  10. LatainaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    AMAZING!!! The colors are beautiful! =)

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  11. Garden of MiniaturesDecember 1, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Stunning ! Jeannette

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  12. LudmilaDecember 1, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Я считаю, вышить такую красоту - ЭТО ПОДВИГ! Наташа, Вы герой! Я влюблена в Ваши вышивки.

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  13. FabShabbyRosesDecember 1, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    OMG this is gorgeous! I wish you could give me lessons in needlecraft and patience! This is just so beautiful beyond words to describe! Congrats! Carolyn

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  14. Natalia's Fine NeedleworkDecember 2, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thank you everyone for your nice commenting on my newly finished projects. It gives motivation to start a new project. The update will be this coming Sunday!

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  15. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Fantastic work. You must be very patient.
    Mona

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  16. EvelyneDecember 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Wow! Kudos! Excellent work!

    Evelyne

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  17. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    I do sooooooooo wish I had your talent and patience! God bless you.. Katie

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  18. Sans!December 11, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Came here specifically for something like this so that I will work on my stitching again :).

    A beautiful piece , Natalia and I don't think there were too many colours at all. You have blended them really well.

    The silk threads sound really expensive !

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