Serinde's 2020 Stitching Adventures 7 December

[Mabel Figworthy]

All that pearlescence and opalescence is so bridal! And I like the way the card picks up on the colour of the Y bars.

[Podolyanka]

That large picture is a true test for patience. Well done, Serinde- you have done quite a lot. Cant wait to see it finished and in full splender.

I cant comment on your hardanger in technical terms, so will just mention that I do like it.

[rcperryls]

The tapestry is gorgeous and the repair is only noticeable because you highlighted it and there is nothing to notice. Does that make sense? It is perfect!
And I love your card. I have used opalescent fabric on several projects and love it. There is a subtle elegance which lends itself perfectly to your card.

Carole

[Serinde]

thanks! I should say the decision about colours came from the wedding invitation -- thistles and heathery colours seemed appropriate.

[wendywombat]

Goodness me, the tapestry was well worth bringing into daylight again...a d Wei done for that in invisible repair.
Then the wedding card. Yes! Perfect for a Scottish Wedding.

[Squirrel]

WOW and again WOW. Most unusual and oh so beautifully stiched.

[karen4bells]

Wow!!! How very pretty!!

[Sahari]

Amazing.

[Serinde]

Here's a little thing I did as part of a Lockdown Project being done by my branch of the Embroiderers' Guild. Meant to give an indication how it was at the time. I thought a castle quite good, since I felt safe, and had my garden starting to emerge, too. Also, as I didn't feel terribly creative, I thought cross-stitch a good technique (at the time I remember not being able to face anything remotely complicated). It's all to go into a banner. And no, I didn't iron it before I took the pic (though it is now, but sent away). I used Carrie's Threads I had in stash, plus a bronze metallic DMC for the weather vane, and the design is a Nancy Spies (from Drolleries, I think).

[Mabel Figworthy]

I like your explanation of what it all stands for - and what an interesting project the gathered whole is going to be!

[Squirrel]

WOW what a wonderful project at such a difficult time. I love it. Thank you for explaining your idea behind choosing to do that specific design, very apt.

[Garnet]

What a wonderful representation of how it feels to be in lockdown, I can see why you choose to stitch it for the banner. You have stitched it beautifully.

[wendywombat]

Less is more I think and this simple but effective design really is a great example of your safe feeling.

[Serinde]

It's exactly how I felt, even if slightly snowed under with admin for various organisations at the start of lockdown in March. That's probably when I lost track of days and months. I still am slightly flummoxed that we are 5 weeks off midwinter...!! Surely, it's August?

[Mabel Figworthy]

I still am slightly flummoxed that we are 5 weeks off midwinter...!! Surely, it's August?

What, August already ?

[Serinde]

Quite right, Mabel. Surely it's still August!

[rcperryls]

I love your castle!!!!! I think it is a perfect representation of how it can feel in a lockdown (either that or a dungeon depending on the day).

Quite right, Mabel. Surely it's still August!

No it is November. I am not going to relive all those months when life (at least here in the states) got crazier and crazier. Nor am I very gung ho on dragging 2020 out much longer.

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

You've got a point there Carole. Perhaps we should pretend it's April already

[Serinde]

No chance in these parts pretending it's April, Mabel. Too dark, just for starters (about the same amount of rain, tho). No, I'm happy it's November: general election over (and it will end positively, Carole, tho it's still exciting in GA) and I have three birthdays and Thanksgiving before I can make my Christmas cake, followed by other festive-y things, and lights going on in the village and really, it's all good.

[rcperryls]

You've got a point there Carole. Perhaps we should pretend it's April already

Mabel, I will be happy for it to be the end of January 2021

No, I'm happy it's November: general election over (and it will end positively, Carole, tho it's still exciting in GA)

Serinde, I'm not sure exciting is the word I would use to describe it. But because I am a moderator and must set a good example I will refrain from using the expression that comes to mind

Carole