The linen is beautiful (I wonder if I can get more?) and we are using Au ver à soie silk. I have re-instated my hoop stand (this one) and I am finding it is working well. I can position my magnifier in front of it and stitch two handed.
I can’t recommend Rebecca’s courses highly enough – she is a fabulous teacher.
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I have joined the Tender whispers from the Heart from Rebecca Devaney (Textile Tours of Paris). It combines literature (poetry), stitching, antique french linen and silk, how could I resist?
I was away when my parcel arrived, so I am a bit behind on January’s project.
The hoop is from the Samplers of Seduction box.
I have ordered more thread because I have heard from other students that one reel is not enough to do the full poem.
I am enjoying the process – writing on the fabric, etc. We used frixion markers so I hope it comes out.
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I went on a holiday to Tasmania. And I always like to buy craft materials as souvenirs.
On my very first morning, I went for a run and came across the Salamanca Wool Shop, and I requested Tasmanian sock yarn – I bought the skein to the left from Wattlebird Yarn.
Next up I went to A Stitch in Time, where I bought the Sampler (exclusive to them) and the scissors. I have been wanting sharper scissors to make my pin stitches work better.
And then in Launceston, I went to Knit, Needles and Wool. This place was full of yarn and there was a group meeting at the back – it all was very welcoming. Once again, I looked for sock yarn from Tasmania, and found White Gum Wool – the one I have is 80% merino and 20% silk. I am very keen to start knitting with this one.
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I preordered The Language of Love box from Textile Tours of Paris (Rebecca Devaney), and it arrived this week. It’s so beautiful (see above) I can’t wait to start the class.
I did the first Samplers of Seduction class, and really enjoyed the materials and Rebecca’s teaching style. I use the hoop and scissors from the box all of the time. Here’s the finished version.
I am also participating in the Whispers from the Heart course – I have nothing to show for that yet, still waiting for my parcel to arrive, but I have been thinking about poems and quotes, and of course I have bought two new books, Broderie – Audrey Demarre (beautiful, fabulous pictures and thick paper) and The Textile Reader – Jessica Hemmings.
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I did the ironing today, so I took the opportunity to remove the hoop, iron this piece and photograph it.
It’s Home Sweet Home by Modern Folk Embroidery – the new pattern is a bit different to this.
I am working on 40 count linen using Au ver à soie 100.3.
I am enjoying planning my stitch path, so I don’t have runs of thread on the back and I don’t have to end threads all of the time.
I am being very monogamous, but I have joined to SALs; Jardin Privé and Clouds Factory. My supplies haven’t arrived yet – I ordered from JKs Cross Stitch Supplies. Once they arrive I will have to decided what to do.
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I am a bit of a magpie, I like shiny things. I can never resist the Treasure Boxes from L’Uccello. They are beautifully presented (it’s like getting a present in the mail).
This is my third box and I really need to use them in a project.
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I have made another card. This design is from OESD.
Usual set-up:
I have a few birthdays coming up, so I will need to make more.
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I have been enjoying embroidering on paper. I have been using a thick water colour paper and medium weight cut-away stabiliser. I hoop the stabiliser and then float the paper (using a bit of basting spray).
I have covered the back with pretty paper.
This design is from Embroidery Library.
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I had a good year this year.
I finished 6 pairs of socks, 2 cross stitches, 3 stitching projects and some machine embroidery projects. I also read some books, and abandon one project (the Scout Shawl).
I don’t have strict plans for this year.
My main goal is not to buy anything (unless I need it to finish a project). However, I am giving myself leave to buy craft souvenirs when on holiday.
Embroidery – I am going to stitch monogamously and the order will be
There’s more but that’s probably enough to be getting on with.
Knitting – monogamous (again)
Machine embroidery
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I am back onto my Home Sweet Home cross stitch – I am enjoying the process.
It is a 40 count linen (Zweigart, but I don’t know the name), Au ver à Soie 100.3 (colour 650).
The pattern is from Modern Folk Embroidery.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
