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Art Nouveau Floral Motif

I am currently stitching away on Gerry's block for an Art Nouveau DYB Round Robin at CQI so I thought I would give a sneak peek at what I'm up to.  This is a design from an Art Nouveau book by Dover Publications.  I outlined the leaves etc with stem stitch and then did satin stitch over that with one strand of DMC floss.  I hope that Gerry will like it!

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Laurie said…
Well she'll love it, I know I do! I can't wait to get this first rr done so I can participate in the others!!
August 11, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Rachel said…
I'm sure Gerry will like it - it is delightful!
August 11, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Gerry Krueger said…
And Gerry adores it... it is sooooo elegant.. Hugs Gerry
August 11, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Ati said…
Looks very nice to me too :)
August 12, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Cathy said…
Oh how pretty. I love the AN floral motifs - that's what I requested on my blocks for AN2 RR.

Cathy L
August 12, 2010 at 4:25 AM
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