I have added the table clamp to my lowery purchases. I wanted the extender bar for the stand and decided to combine postage. My plan is to use it for my stitching classes. It’s very sturdy, holds everything very still and doesn’t sag under the weight of my magnifier.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch
I have splurged and bought myself a new embroidery workstand – it’s a Lowery in stainless steel. I had considered them in the past, but thought they were too expensive and I made do with different table stands (but none of those were ideal). This is great. It’s so sturdy, my clip on magnifier doesn’t make it sag and I can sit on the couch and watch TV while stitching.
I am very happy with my purchase (which I got from JK’s cross stitching supplies – brilliant service). Now I am considering the table clamp for my friday morning stitching class.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I haven’t been able to work on my quilt because Miss P is using the sewing machine to make a ball dress (purple satin!). So it’s back to the cross stitch.
I have almost finished another side, just the back stitching left, and then it’s onto the two roof pieces.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Magazines
I worked on some big projects this year; Miss P’s blanket and the Cinnamon Stars cross stitch.
I finished
So next year I would like to finish my
And then I would like to start my
I think that’s enough projects planned.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, Sewing, Sock Knitting
I was sorting through my embroidery box and I came across this unfinished project. I started it in late 2017.
I am unlikely to get if finished this year, but we will see how I go.
Filed under Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch
So a tiny amount of progress has happened.
I have bought a new hoop stand, this one (the Sonata seat frame)
So far it’s working well, I can attach my clip-on magnifier to my hoop, and everything is solid (not wobbly).
Filed under Cross Stitch
I have been working on the blanket – the struggle is real. In the photo above I am adding stitches to start the penultimate rectangle, and then it’s borders. I have given myself a six month extension, which means I have nine months to get it finished.
The pattern is the Modern Daily Knitting Log Cabin Moderne, but I went off piste shall we say and now I am just making it up as I go along (to quote Strictly Ballroom, I am dancing my own steps at the pan pacs).
My slow stitching class starts again on Friday and like a naughty (or slack) school student I haven’t done any work on my piece, there’s still a couple of days, but I am unlikely to get much done.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Knitting
I have returned to my stitching class; every friday I join some lovely ladies and stitch for three hours. It’s the only time in the week that I get to sit for any length of time.
I have plans to make a cloth, memory book; a page for everything that is special to me. I shall attach all my special trims and fabrics. I have bought a lovely hemp/silk fabric to use as the base.
However, that project is still in the planning and collecting resources stage, so I am working on my Cinnamon Stars cross stitch. I find the process very relaxing, almost meditative (I have to concentrate a bit too much for it to be meditative – all that counting).
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I have been working on my Cinnamon Stars cross stitch. It’s going quite well, slow but steady progress.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I finished my Halloween Cat cross stitch (from Satsuma Street). I started in June 2018, so that took quite a while to finish!
Next up Cinnamon Stars from Plum Street Samplers.
I have purchased all of the ‘called for’ threads (the weeks dye works and gentle arts ones) and I am using 32 count linen in a grey shade
I bought this fabric at a craft fair and it had no information apart from count and size.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
