I designed Olga a while ago. She was just a spur-of-the-moment design, and I left it at that. Then one day, a dear friend sent me an email that simply said, "You need a Boris." So Boris came to be.
Then one day I designed Sergei. Sergei was intended to be a companion to Olga and Boris, and I left it at that. Then one day, that same dear friend said to me, "You need a Zoya. And Zoya needs to be a peacock."
So Maxim & Zoya came to be.
This will be released at the upcoming market in Nashville, and here is the supplies list for those who are interested:
Stitch count: 98 x 106
The model was stitched on Lakeside's 36 ct. Vintage Light Examplar (I love this color, bc it handles warm and cool colors within the same design effortlessly).
The threads used were Needlepoint Inc. silks in 933, 225, 993, 964, 344, 241, 222, 694, 692, 325, 244, 603, 565, 525, and 991.
Note: There are only 15 stitches that use the color 225, so you may want to use DMC 221 to save some change. In addition, the color 222 only uses 21 stitches, so an option is DMC 760.
Here is the DMC equivalent for the whole color palette: 3740, 221, 310, 646, 580, 472, 760, 832, 834, 924, 936, 3042, 3808, 3849, and Ecru.
Thanks for keeping Olga's social life active, Katrina. ;)
P.S. Those incredible scissors in the model photo are the newest ones by Kelmscott Designs, called The Devon Scissors.
You design it, I'll stitch it!!! LOL! I love each and everyone of your designs, Paulette, and this is no exception. The feathers are fantastic!! I know it's going to be even more beautiful in person!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Crowe | February 10, 2012 at 08:56 AM
LOVE!
Posted by: Kristen from MA | February 10, 2012 at 09:03 AM
it is gorgeous!!!! love the peacock on the right's tail...that just sort of spills out over the whole design.
Posted by: Dianne | February 10, 2012 at 09:10 AM
I saw this on the abc stitch website this morning and nearly fainted with delight. I'm afraid I'll have to fall off the no new stash wagon for this...
Posted by: Melanie | February 10, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Love, love LOVE this!!! My birthday is coming up the beginning of March, so, this will be my Birthday stash!!!
Cannot wait!!
Thanks again for the wonderful design!!!
Marion
Posted by: Marion | February 10, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Love the new design and the frame. Can you share the frame info with us?
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | February 10, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Another must have! Thanks so much for another great design!
Posted by: Lynda | February 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Love the first comment. Ditto! But oh, man, this is a drop everything for me. LLLY
Posted by: Littlebit | February 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM
eep! I love them! I have Olga coming and this will have to be ordered as soon as it's available - love the peacocks
Posted by: Abby | February 10, 2012 at 10:16 AM
So sweet. I love them. (And I love their names too.) Katrina's going to keep you busy. LOL!
Posted by: Michelle | February 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Fantastic! I just love it, Paulette!!!
Posted by: Margaret | February 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I love it Paulette!! So cute!! :)
Posted by: Nicole | February 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Besides being so lovely....I want it because Maksym is my hubby's name! Might have to refer to it as Maksym and Lindsey...
Posted by: Lindsey | February 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM
The sampler is gorgeous - but Maxim and Zoya will definetly be on my list! How did you know I was eying those scissors? You temptress, you! LoL
Posted by: Charlene♥SC | February 10, 2012 at 01:14 PM
This weekend I will finish one of you designs ... and it needs to be replaced... guess what?
Posted by: Marika | February 10, 2012 at 01:16 PM
Love, love, love! This is a must have! Thank goodness for Katrina looking out for Olga!
Posted by: Valerie | February 10, 2012 at 03:40 PM
This is so pretty!
Posted by: Nancy | February 10, 2012 at 04:17 PM
Ohmyfreakingoodness!~~~ Which will I HAVE to do first??? Paulette, you, yet again, have outdone yourself! These are two total winners!!
Posted by: Faye | February 10, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Sorry Paulette, but Sergei shouldn't have to share Zoya - I think he needs a love of his own. Maybe Lara (from Dr Zhivago)? What do you think ?
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kelly | February 10, 2012 at 07:43 PM
This one has been preordered and I can't wait for it to get into my hot little hands! I'm making space in my rotation as we speak.
Posted by: Susan | February 10, 2012 at 07:47 PM
I love this design and I am doubly thrilled that you used needlepoint inc silks because I just read a newletter that said MaryJanes.com an online shop is now carrying NPIs. Before these were so hard for me to find but they are wonderful to stitch with.
Posted by: CJ | February 10, 2012 at 10:41 PM
oh oh oh j'adore ! I love
bisous xxxx de FRANCE
Posted by: ♥ marylin ♥ | February 11, 2012 at 12:47 AM
You are too sweet!!!! I love all my Russian friends ;-).
Posted by: Katrina | February 11, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I love your new design! I have been following your blog and I just brought 2 of your designs, and I can't wait to start them!
Posted by: Michelle | February 12, 2012 at 12:02 AM
This is(again)really really beautiful, Paulette, you are a great designer.
Liebe Grüße von Anja
Posted by: Anja | February 12, 2012 at 09:23 AM