Sunday 1 May 2016

Slow Sunday Stitching

I haven't blogged for awhile - I didn't realize how long until I checked my last date.

I have been sewing - a bit - though. I wasn't in the mood or busy for a bit, but I'm back at it again.

Here's the progress on my Winter Wonderland

Sorry it's rotated - it looks fine on my computer, but rotates in the blog.

I'm making progress, just slower than I was. I'm still enjoying it so I keep plugging away.

I looked for something a little more seasonal when I was at the Creative Festival last weekend but I was sadly disappointed. My next hand project will be a La Passacaglia and I'm determined to finish this one first.

I had to buy more embroidery floss. This time I pre-washed it with vinegar, instead of the chemical (retayne) I used before. The thread was bearding a bit and I wondered if it was the chemical. There didn't seem to be any running with the vinegar, so all is well.

I'm linking up with Kathy.

4 comments:

  1. This is looking good even side ways on!

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  2. I am working on this one too and I agree it does seem to go slowly especially the pine branches. I am using Aurifil #12 weight thread to do the embroidery. A guild member uses it and I thought I would try it.I am doing mine in blue!

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  3. It's very pretty, Anita!

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  4. I really like this block. I can't wait to see the finished result. Vinegar was a smart substitution...does it leave an odour at all?

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