I have started a new cross stitch project.
It’s this one from Modern Folk Embroidery.
I am using a 40 count linen from Zweitgart – I am not sure of the colour possibly ivory – and a silk (au ver à soie) 100/3 colour 650.
I am enjoying 40 count and one strand.
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The stitching on the coaster is finished.
I am using 24 count congress, silks and pattern from Beautiful Stitches.
I am planning a second one, but I think I might do my own design.
Filed under Canvas Work, Embroidery
I decided to do the class project for my Friday morning stitching group. This term, we are making coasters – we are going to put them in plastic snap frame things.
I am using 24 count congress cloth and silks from Beautiful Stitches.
My plan is to work on this in class (so not at home – I am going to work on Green Gables at home), but I will try to finish the border before next week, so I can learn the next stitch.
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I finished my cross stitch – Dame Nature Du Printemps. I bought the kit from Jardin Privé.
I did run out of one of the greens, but I had the right shade in my stash.
I started in August 2023 and worked on it (mostly monogamously), so six months from start to finish.
Now I am working on this Green Gables cross stitch
I am using 32 count linen (Platinum from Zweigart) and DMC floss.
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I had to move the hoop so I took the opportunity to take a progress photo. I am probably about two-thirds of the way through. I have been enjoying the process, thinking about the path of the stitches (making sure I don’t stitch myself into a corner).
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I was a bit more successful this year.
I am going to try to have modest goals next year
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I have been enjoying making free standing lace – my machine is coping really well with it. I am going to try earrings next.
I am using the brothread water soluble stabiliser and it’s good (I am using two layers)
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I thought I would make some Christmas decorations using free standing lace – I have made a couple of these before. This time I have bought some Christmas decoration hangers from Amazon and I will turn them into decorations and give as gifts (small tokens).
I am using two sheets of water soluble stabiliser (the one above is like paper, but I am also using the film version). Embroidery thread (Robinson Anton Candy Apple Red) on top and in the bobbin. I have slowed my machine down to 500 s/min so these take a long time, but they look good.
A short clip of the stitch out because I find it mesmerising.
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I have been working on my Dame Nature du Printemps (from Jardin Prive). Progress has been slow – lots of unpicking. I bought this pattern for the sheep and chook, so I am enjoying this bit.
I am using the called for DMC and 32 count linen (colour way mocha – the linen is beautiful).
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Any stitching time that I have had, I have been working on my Spring piece from Jardin Privé. To feel less over-whelmed I am being a monogamous stitcher. Progress is very slow. Yesterday I think I achieved 10 stitches (after I had to unpick).
I bought the kit as well as the pattern.
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