Xandra's Tree of Stitches SAL FINISHED 16/10

[XandraS]

I started part one of the SAL on Friday and finished it yesterday. I'm stitching on a piece of hand dyed evenweave (28 count) from Polstitches which I got in my large cuts grab bag during the New Year sale, not sure which one it is, but I think it looks like 'The Deep' but not quite.

Part one was stitched using DMC Satin S415, not sure what the rest will be stitched with yet, hopefully my Sewandso order will arrive on Tuesday and I can decide then.

Had a small visit from on one of the roots, but it was easy enough to unpick.



By the way, I remembered why I haven't really used my DMCsatin floss stash, they are hell to stitch with, almost as bad a the metallics. They are ok if you're just doing a little, but I wouldn't want to stitch with them over a bigger area than I just did. Madeira's Decora floss is a lot easier to handle, might have to lobby Sewandso to start stocking more Madeira.

[nachosmiley]

Great start!

It's so interesting to see another TOS being stitched up but with completely different threads and fabric....your colours make me think of maybe an autumn/winter tree, can't wait to see what it turns out like...I will be watching closely

[Lili]

pretty start!!

[tiffstitch]

I'm getting that winter vibe too with the blue fabric and white stitches. I'm really curious at your next step. Good luck with it!

[rcperryls]

so far so good. and thanks for the tip on the satin floss. I bought some to use on my TOS when I start and will make sure to use small strands, as I've never stitched with anything but regular dmc and some dmc metalics and krenik threads. I am going to have to do some shopping on line today to get some silks. yours is looking good.

Carole

[karen4bells]

Love it!! Very pretty!! As for the satin threads, they definitely are tricky to deal with and you've done fabulous with it!!! I must get going on mine soon

[Raine]

It looks so pretty against that gorgeous fabric!

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Gorgeous fabric ! Well done for persevering with the DMC Satin. Your tree is going to look fab when finished - I can't wait to see what thread you choose for your first leaves.......

[Juel]

Amazing start =)

[Rose]

The blue fabric is so pretty!!!! Sorry you are not enjoying the threads.

[Fljotsdale]

Very pretty! And so different to Mabel's. It never fails to surprise me how very different the same project can look!

[Cockneystitcher]

Love the fabric,your tree will stand out nicely.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Such a lovely shine to the threads, congratulations on persevering, it makes the trunk look great! And the fabric is lovely

[XandraS]

Finally got my Waterlilies on Wednesday and decided to go with Quicksilver. Since then I've stitched up part 2-4; inspired by Mabel I've varied the thickness on the different stitches, the Smyrna is done in 1,2 and 3 strands, french knots in 2 and 3 strands and the eyelets in 1,2 and 3 strands as well.

I usually hate French knots, but they weren't too bad this time around and actually look ok (some are a little wonky). And my eyelets are a little wonky too, but i like them

Used the flash on the first picture, shows the fabric more like it is in RL.




Here is a closer look,

[rcperryls]

Beautiful. I love the fabric and the threads and I don't think any of your stitches look wonky. I think it is lovely. Can't wait for your next update.

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

That's beautiful, such a lovely shade and such great variety in texture!

[Lili]

Beautiful progress!!

[AriannaF]

Very pretty, your thread color choices make your tree look like it's covered in ice! Looking forward to your next update

[LadyS]

Looks very pretty! It seems we're both going for a wintry tree of sorts, yours is more wintry though, I think. Lovely stitching!

[Fizzbw]

Colour is great - I agree, looks like a frosty tree!

Stitches look great as well, what a nice project!

Niki x