The Great Tapestry of Scotland *Official Photo*

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Tue May 07, 2013 4:49 pm

Lessa54 wrote:

I've come up with another smiley we need - a jaw dropping to the floor smiley It's simply incredible especially given that you had to come up with all the stitches for it.

I couldn't agree more!!! Amazing!!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Tue May 07, 2013 4:59 pm

karen4bells wrote:
Lessa54 wrote:

I've come up with another smiley we need - a jaw dropping to the floor smiley It's simply incredible especially given that you had to come up with all the stitches for it.
I couldn't agree more!!! Amazing!!

Pretend I am using a jaw dropping to the floor smiley

over and over and over. This is really astounding!!!

Carole

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Tue May 07, 2013 5:20 pm

The raised stem stitch looks wonderful!

I had a look at Mary Corbett's video tutorial for it, and I have a question: when she's done one "journey" so goes down the fabric, then comes up at the bottom again. Bit like the Portuguese border in SotW, I suppose you can do that if the distance isn't too big, but what if you are covering a large (long) area? Do you fasten off at the top every time?

In the case of the wheel, did you just go round and round, "jumping" over the gaps?

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Tue May 07, 2013 6:37 pm

Well, Mabel, the short answer is yes. In a practice piece, I established that it was possible to do a full circle just by going round and round. So, rather than start and stop, I did the big 3/4 circle. Each time I got to the end, I began a new thread at the start. So not too much fastening on and off. The back looks terrible. As far as the spokes are concerned, I had to do it correctly, so every time I reached the end, I turned the piece over and wove the thread back underneath the "scaffolding", so there would be no chance of accidentally catching the wool and breaking it. Still, it didn't take long at all.

What Serinde learned: when you start the scaffold, make sure your first and final stitches are rather closer to the ends than you might think necessary. After all, you just go over them, the thread doesn't loop around them. Makes it easier to start and stop.

Lulu22 · Post by **Lulu22** » Tue May 07, 2013 7:43 pm

Wow awesome update really stunning work

mauveme · Post by **mauveme** » Tue May 07, 2013 9:35 pm

This is amazing, I can not wait to see the piece finished.

agi · Post by **agi** » Wed May 08, 2013 8:46 am

This is something really really huge. Serinde, we are all so proud of you.

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Wed May 08, 2013 1:18 pm

Wow, oh wow! This is spectacular. Whoever would have thought an engine could look so beautiful. Well done!

Ainjel333 · Post by **Ainjel333** » Wed May 08, 2013 1:30 pm

Wow! this is so beautiful and such interesting stitches....I can't stop looking at all of them

And you are

through it. I am sure you will make your deadline.

Nachstenliebe · Post by **Nachstenliebe** » Wed May 08, 2013 1:40 pm

I am impressed

Those are amazing!

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Sun May 12, 2013 7:31 pm

Wow!!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Wed May 15, 2013 10:52 am

The panel is back with me once more, and I have a LOT to do in the next week. But I thought you might like so see what progress has been made.

First, the steam condensers in their watery bath:

And here's Mr Thomas Telford:

And last, but not least, the wig is finished. I love the way it turns into an undershot waterwheel -- the artist is... artistic! And more wheels. The working thread is for rivets. (Naturally.) I've finished one on the far left.

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Wed May 15, 2013 11:13 am

Thanks for the info about the raised stem stitch, Serinde. The wig looks beautiful, so textured! What stitch are you using for the rivets?

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Wed May 15, 2013 11:19 am

Good question. It's sort of satin stitch, outlined in black floss. I did think about using a French knot with three strands of wool (as others have done) but my French knots aren't up to the job. In any case, I guess we are trying to suggest the smoothness of machine-made items, and suggest the new world being opened up. Too much philosophy for six strands of grey floss!!

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Wed May 15, 2013 11:22 am

It's amazing to see it growing so quickly. Will definitely have to plan a side trip into Scotland to see the whole tapestry once it's complete

Nachstenliebe · Post by **Nachstenliebe** » Wed May 15, 2013 12:57 pm

Wonderful work!!! It's really coming along!

Sarah Gixxer · Post by **Sarah Gixxer** » Wed May 15, 2013 1:43 pm

This is amazing and it's the first time I've seen the thread. I've been far too intermittent the last few months and missed all sorts!

Your stitching is beautiful and this is really an awesome project to be involved in. The final complete tapestry will be stunning.

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Wed May 15, 2013 3:13 pm

I love these updates. What an awesome project this is and you and your group are doing an amazing job of stitching. So close to the finish now also.

Carole

TracyG · Post by **TracyG** » Wed May 15, 2013 3:31 pm

You continue to amaze me!! Good call on the rivets...I really like the smoothness of the one you've done!

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Wed May 15, 2013 5:18 pm

What an amazing piece this!!!!!!!! Love all of the work!!!!!

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