Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 28.2.23
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Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 28.2.23
Hello Lovelies,
Well, I was stitching Moira Blackburn's Oak Tree sampler, but when I needed to move the roller frame on to the long frame adapter for the Lowery I just could not get on with it at all, I hated not being able to flip my work to get to the back and the bar of the adapter was forever in the way, I did try stitching without the adapter and propping up the end of the roller frame with cushions, but nothing was working, so I put it aside for a while, I may try an R and R frame instead of the long roller frame, but worry about squashing the stitches, any thoughts?
It was about this time my lovely stitchy bug decided he had had enough too and went AWOL, so I did some knitting and crochet which can be found in All Other Crafts.
Towards the end of September my stitchy bug came back on the strict understanding we go a bit slower, so I made some cards and bookmarks and decorations, little things you understand so as not to scare him off . I didn't want to resurrect my old stitch-a-long, so I'll post them her if that's ok. (mods please feel free to move them)
Cards
Bookmarks again
Decorations
And this is my latest project, Alphone Mucha's Primrose by Orchidea, my start
an update, I changed the colours in her hair so many times as the colours called for in the chart were simply too dark and didn't blend well.
another update with completed hair. I think these shades work well.
I have stitched more of her shoulders and dress but don't have a photo yet as the light is so bad at the moment.
Well, I was stitching Moira Blackburn's Oak Tree sampler, but when I needed to move the roller frame on to the long frame adapter for the Lowery I just could not get on with it at all, I hated not being able to flip my work to get to the back and the bar of the adapter was forever in the way, I did try stitching without the adapter and propping up the end of the roller frame with cushions, but nothing was working, so I put it aside for a while, I may try an R and R frame instead of the long roller frame, but worry about squashing the stitches, any thoughts?
It was about this time my lovely stitchy bug decided he had had enough too and went AWOL, so I did some knitting and crochet which can be found in All Other Crafts.
Towards the end of September my stitchy bug came back on the strict understanding we go a bit slower, so I made some cards and bookmarks and decorations, little things you understand so as not to scare him off . I didn't want to resurrect my old stitch-a-long, so I'll post them her if that's ok. (mods please feel free to move them)
Cards
Bookmarks again
Decorations
And this is my latest project, Alphone Mucha's Primrose by Orchidea, my start
an update, I changed the colours in her hair so many times as the colours called for in the chart were simply too dark and didn't blend well.
another update with completed hair. I think these shades work well.
I have stitched more of her shoulders and dress but don't have a photo yet as the light is so bad at the moment.
Last edited by Garnet on Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:18 pm, edited 5 times in total.
- wendywombat
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
A Veritable plethora of wonderful small beauties.
Your Stitchy Bug has gathered steam and what a delightful collection.
And the final piece is lovely and colourful. You've certainly made her hair perfect in those shades. Well done.
Your Stitchy Bug has gathered steam and what a delightful collection.
And the final piece is lovely and colourful. You've certainly made her hair perfect in those shades. Well done.
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
These are all wonderful. I love stitching small things, I get fed up with bigger projects and lose interest in them.
mags
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Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
They are all so lovely.
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
Those are all absolutely amazing!
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
What a collection! And the finishes are perfect, too.
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long
Agree with everyone else! The small cards and projects are lovely and your bigger project looks great! The colors you chose for her hair looks perfect to me. Looking forward to more updates!
Carole
Carole
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 17.1.23
Hello Lovelies,
Thank you for your replies, you are ever so kind.
With the amount of snow we had overnight and the reflected light in the lounge, I was finally able to take a photo, so here's where I am now.
I am loving stitching her, there is another lady like this called Feather I intend to stitch after this one unless the Oak Tree sampler starts calling.
Thank you for your replies, you are ever so kind.
With the amount of snow we had overnight and the reflected light in the lounge, I was finally able to take a photo, so here's where I am now.
I am loving stitching her, there is another lady like this called Feather I intend to stitch after this one unless the Oak Tree sampler starts calling.
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 17.1.23
I can see why you are loving doing this one she looks lovely
Jo
Jo
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WIP: TW Peacock Tapestry, TW Woodland Fairy, HEAD Seasons, TG Rome, Sunshine
WIP: TW Peacock Tapestry, TW Woodland Fairy, HEAD Seasons, TG Rome, Sunshine
- wendywombat
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 17.1.23
Excellent Progrees
BTW I've been using the reflected light from the snow here to stitch too!
BTW I've been using the reflected light from the snow here to stitch too!
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 17.1.23
What a lot of lovely projects, and great progress on the Mucha lady (I love his work)
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She is absolutely beautiful!
Carole
Carole
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 17.1.23
She is lovely.
Our snow keeps getting rained into muck.
Our snow keeps getting rained into muck.
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 26.1.23
Hello Lovelies,
Thank you ever so much for your kind replies.
I'm still working away on Primrose, she looks a bit gappy at the moment but that gap will have a lovely swirl of fabric between her bodice and her arm.
I am really enjoying stitching her, and when she's finished I will have Feather to stitch too, so that's my stitching plans all sewn up (groan at unintentional pun) for the next few months, unless the Oak Tree sampler gets restless.
Thank you ever so much for your kind replies.
I'm still working away on Primrose, she looks a bit gappy at the moment but that gap will have a lovely swirl of fabric between her bodice and her arm.
I am really enjoying stitching her, and when she's finished I will have Feather to stitch too, so that's my stitching plans all sewn up (groan at unintentional pun) for the next few months, unless the Oak Tree sampler gets restless.
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 26.1.23
Nice shading, and you've got such good coverage, shows how neat your stitches are!
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Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 26.1.23
Great update. I am enjoying watching this one progress. I agree with Mabel that the shading is very well done and your stitching is really good.
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Garnet's 2023 Stitch-a-long Update 13.2.23
So beautiful.
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Those flowers look gorgeous!
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
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