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This has been lurking at the bottom of my UFO box for longer than I care to think!!!
SO! Rather than start another project this one came out.

http://www.thehappycross-stitcher.com/p ... xProd=6912" target="_blank

Once out of the box I realised why it was there...I was nervous of doing Blackwork so I'd started the half cross stitch background on Pastel colours in 1 strand!

I'd also changed the fabric from Aida to cream evenweave to give it a lighter feel.

Oh Boy!! The old eyesight just wasn't up to those single strand half crosses!

This is the first picture, still with the background part completed and some of the blackwork.


The blackwork was much easier than I thought!

Then I looked again at those half crosses and did a few more!
WHY??? I still didn't like them So I the whole lot!!

Now I'm at this stage and much happier with the whole result.

It looks great!

That is so pretty

Well Done

Gorgeous! Glad you have decided to finish this one. It will be good to get a UFO out of the way

This is so pretty. I love the colors. This UFO to WIP is going to be a finish very soon.

Carole

this really is pretty and I'm glad you've decided to work on it again!!! I can't wait to see your next update!!

Those are just amazing!!!!!!!!!

Oooh, very pretty! Love those colors and the blackwork looks great!

Gorgeous!!!

This design is so pretty! I love blackwork and I'm glad you're finding it easier than you thought it would be. It's quite intimidating... I know I was intimidated at first, too. But it's really quite simple.

Such lovely delicate colours. So pleased you hauled it out of the UFO box. I am looking forward to the updates on this one.

Thank you! I'm really enjoying this now! I did a bit of Blackwork some years back and hated it!! It was in my early days of doing cross stitch and I felt it was just a load of backstitch!

Now I've started this piece again AND for the first time I'm using a hoop I'm loving it!

I'll get a bit more done then take another picture.

Oh that's lovely, glad it made it's way back to a WIP!

I really did not expect it to look like it does when I clicked on this. What an interesting and colourful project So pleased it's now a WIP

Well, it sort of is a load of backstitch, but it's quite different from backstitch at the same time. I'm glad you're enjoying it now. I'm itching to start another blackwork piece. I think I am going to have to have one on the go at all times.

I'm onto the next stage now....there are 2 layers of stitching....I'll photo it soon once I've got a flower or two done.

It's really Fun!!!
I'm glad too it's no longer a UFO!!

Its beautiful I love the colours am glad its no longer a UFO and that you are enjoying it again

Lulu x

I've started the 'top' stitching!

2 Tulips completed! ...only 6 more to go!!




It's really looking more 3D now.

I'm really enjoying this, now! In fact I've just ordered this...

http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Hare__DER-WIL5.aspx" target="_blank

I love the cross stitch with the Blackwork border...he looks just like the hare we get in out field.

Great update on the tulips! They are looking beautiful!! I love the hare, it's going to be a very nice one to watch progress!! Great choice!!

karen4bells wrote: Great update on the tulips! They are looking beautiful!! I love the hare, it's going to be a very nice one to watch progress!! Great choice!!

Completely agree with Karen.

Carole