The Sugar Skull is Finished!

A couple of weeks ago I showed you a half finished Sugar Skull that I embroidered. After some weeks of stitching, stitching and stitching again it’s now finally finished! Here’s the result.


I found this great black frame to go with the skull. It matches perfectly!


I know, pride is one of the seven sins, but secretly I’m a little proud of my Sugar Skull. 

For the pattern, see this book:

Twisted Stitches by Phil Davison


Comments

  1. ThreeDawgLadyOctober 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    WOW....beautiful......you did an awesome job!!!

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  2. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    This is stunning! Really cool :-)

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  3. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I heart this. This is the coolest embroidery ever!! Great Job! Now I'm off to check out the rest of your blog!! New visitor from DIY Home Sweet Home

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  4. Candace JedrowiczOctober 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    This is absolutely breathtaking!
    Popping in from Creative Me

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  5. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseOctober 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    This is eerily pretty ;-)
    JoAnn

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  6. Witchcrafted LifeOctober 23, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Ooohh, how marvelous, eerily beautiful! Día de los Muertos is not something I grew up with here in Canada, but I've really found myself getting into the spirit of in recent years (this one in particular) - taking a cue from our neighbours to the south - and think I'll see if our local library has (or can bring in) that book, as I'd love to create one of these festive cross stitches, too.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. LizNovember 3, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      I didn't grow up with Dia de los Muertos either, since I live in the Netherlands, but I always loved sugar skulls. They're so colorful and detailed! Thanks for visiting, Jessica! Have a nice weekend! Liz

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  7. Ricki TreleavenOctober 23, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Love it...just in time for the Night of the Dead!

    Linking from Mod Mix Monday,
    Ricki Jill

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  8. JillOctober 24, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Well done for finishing this cool sugar skull!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. Pam @Threading My WayOctober 24, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    You should be proud, Liz. It's so detailed and intricate!!!

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  10. Cathy MiniOctober 24, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    So cool! I love this and it immediately caught my eye at the linky party!

    ~Cathy Mini~

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  11. craftylesOctober 24, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful . You should be proud of that pretty piece.

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  12. SpinnerettaOctober 24, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    It is absolutely beautiful :) Pride in an accomplishment is not a bad thing- just so long as it doesn't overshadow everything else ;)

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  13. Tami Von ZalezOctober 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I like it! I'd be proud too.

    Popped in from Rednesday ~

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  14. KatherineOctober 24, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Love it! Looks great in that frame! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!

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  15. LVOctober 24, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    The first skull I have seen in needlework. You did an amazing job on it. I have several pieces but none compared to this.

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  16. KarenOctober 25, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    That is beautiful, I've never seen needlework like that.

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  17. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeOctober 25, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, great job! That is so intricate and detailed, I can see why it took so long. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  18. UnknownOctober 26, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    It turned out wonderfully. Thanks for linking up to The Sunday Showcase.

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  19. IRINAOctober 27, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I love your skull, is fantastic!!!
    www.queliodehilo.wordpress.com

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  20. Justine of SewCountryChickOctober 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    This is so mazing . Thanks for sharing at Sew & Tell Saturday.

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  21. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    You did a beautiful job! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  22. UnknownOctober 28, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I don't normally much care for skulls but this is amazing! Thanks so much for linking up to the party! I'll be featuring you tomorrow! Hope you stop by. {HUGS} Clydia @ Threemangoseeds.blogspot.com

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    1. LizNovember 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you, Clydia! I just looked for the feature, but couldn't find it.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Hi! I am your newest follower and was hoping that you would stop by and follow me back!!

    www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

    Thanks,
    Sarah

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  24. Kim S.October 28, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Love it! We were just in San Francisco attending my sister in law's Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop! I love the intricacy of sugar skull decorations, especially this one! Thanks to Skip to My Lou for directing me to your blog! :)

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    1. LizNovember 3, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Wow, a Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop! I would love to attend that too!

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  25. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Wow, this looks great! Would love it if you linked up on my blog hop www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you'd like to follow each other!

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    1. LizNovember 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Just linked up the skull! Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  26. LizNovember 3, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    wow, I like it :)

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  28. septfondesetoilesJuly 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    j'adore!

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  29. Donna BakerJuly 9, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    wow this is fantastic! quite a work of art! visiting from Threading My Way link party (would love a visit back!) *wink*

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  30. Cap DigitizingAugust 28, 2024 at 10:44 PM

    Fabulous!

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