The Great Tapestry of Scotland *Official Photo*

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:20 am

Wow, I'd be very proud of that collar too!!! The tweedy effect is fantastic

It's so fun to vicariously get to see the panel coming together

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:10 pm

Lessa54 wrote:Wow, I'd be very proud of that collar too!!! The tweedy effect is fantastic It's so fun to vicariously get to see the panel coming together

I agree completely. Love your updates and close-ups of this.

Carole

bookknurd · Post by **bookknurd** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:45 pm

This is such an awesome project to be a part of. Love seeing all the updates!

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:23 pm

Thank-you for the update and especially the close-up pics, it looks fantastic! You're so clever.

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:03 pm

That is amazing.. wow..

your needles keep flying!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:17 am

Flying needles is exactly what's needed. We are quickly running up against the deadline. But progress is being made. Had I finished the bottom of the frame last time? Well, if not, here's an example of that, too. James's collar is done, apart from the button, which will be completed soon.

I'm glad to have that finished, as it wasn't as easy to do as I thought it might be...! And it's a bit too subtle unless you can get up close. Hey ho, I'm NOT doing it again!!

Then here is the furnace and its bricks, nearly done. I had to change from a sharp to a tapestry needle because I kept skewering myself. Fingers very sore. And, of course, you aren't meant to "count", but how else can you do this stitch if you don't?

secondhandrose · Post by **secondhandrose** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:41 am

Looks fantastic!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:57 pm

Looks better and better and better with each update. I remain in awe of this project.

Carole

amyb · Post by **amyb** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:06 pm

Just...wow!

Oriettait · Post by **Oriettait** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:26 pm

This project is just amazing!

wwdiva · Post by **wwdiva** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:55 pm

Wow, this will truly be a national treasure!
Fabulous stitching. Thanks for the update.
Cheers

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:06 pm

Wow!! That is very impressive, looks like you used a ruler on the bricks.

wendywombat · Post by **wendywombat** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:43 am

Wonderful brickwork!!

tiffstitch wrote:Wow!! That is very impressive, looks like you used a ruler on the bricks.

My thoughts exactly!!

I love watching this grow.

You (and all the rest of the Tapestry Team) are doing a really fantastic job!

agi · Post by **agi** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:31 pm

I love watching it grow too

Are you going to fill in his face as well?

meerkat · Post by **meerkat** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:33 pm

This project is so interesting and the stitching is brilliant

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:10 am

This is looking so awesome!!!!!!!

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:34 am

This is simply fantastic

I'm in awe of the neatness of your stitching

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:33 pm

Brilliant!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:08 pm

Well, here we are. Will we meet the deadline? Ah, nope, don't think so. BUT we are making great time! Lots done, as you can see. Here is all of the centre panel, not entire finished, but great strides: bricks, more beams, wheels and rivets, and the infamous coat.

And here is a close-up of the coat: basically it's a darning stitch (rather spaced out) in two shades of gray (dark warp and light weft? or maybe the other way around; the light colour is on top

), with the little flecks of "tweediness" done in the green, purple and burgundy of the collar.

ayna · Post by **ayna** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:47 pm

Just wonderful, Serinde.

Is there a penalty if you don't make the deadline ( like doing 1000 lines in your least favourite stitch)?

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