Blogging seems to be on the decline, but I see the hardcore stitching bloggers are still in action! Being short on time, I find Instagram a faster way to chart my progress and to connect with stitchy friends, but I thought for old times' sake I would attempt a blogpost as an update to what I am stitching on currently.
Band Sampler by Susan Haverson, taken from SANQ:
I'm currently working on the penultimate band of the final part on this one, stitched on 40ct linen using the recommended DMCs.
Elle Brode des Lettres Carmin by Reflets de Soie taken from The Gift of Stitching Magazine:
I've actually completed the bands started in the above photo, I just don't have an up to date photo, but this one is stitched on 40ct flax linen using AVAS Soie d'Alger and Soie de Paris and some silk ribbon.
HAED Mini Tears of Yesterday, artwork by Zindy Nielsen:
I was after an easy mindless stitch to take my mind off things, so I opted to start a HAED of all things! Love stitching on her though and she is currently a few rows further along as she is the piece I have out at the moment. Stitched on 28ct evenweave 2 over 1 in continental tent stitch subbing out the kreinik in favour of PTB.
Miss Cherry Blossom by Mirabilia:
Stitched 2 over 2 (skin will be 1 over 1) on 28ct Brittney Opal in The Milkybar Kid by Jodyri Designs using the recommended threads and beads, except the kreinik has been subbed for PTB. I checked out any new releases I'd "missed" during my hiatus and this one immediately jumped out at me, so I bought my first stash in over a year and started her straight away!
Alice by Aury TM:
My first finish since OCTOBER 2016!!! Stitched on 40ct pearl grey linen using my choice of silks mainly and sparkly threads. I don't think this chart is available anymore, but I loved stitching on her and thanks to Wimbledon managed to finish her after leaving her languishing for a long time!
Although I don't have anywhere near the time I used to for stitching, I've enjoyed picking up my stitching regularly, even if that has only been once or twice a week for a few hours. It's a battle now between books and stitching, quite often books win. I've read over 50 so far this year which is hilarious considering that I probably haven't read a total of 50 book in the last 10 years combined!
I will try and update the blog with these current WIPs and any new starts, so I'll be checking in every so often. Progress is slow, but although neglected, my blog is a good way of looking back on what I've stitched and I'd like to keep it up to date for my own records.
Happy Stitching!
