I'm still stitching away on Jodyri Butterfly quote (TV stitching) and should be able to get a bit more done by the end of the month, so I'll show that one then. However I have reached my monthly goal on Confetti of Hardanger and completed parts 10 -14! Although not every filling stitch is perfect, stitching white on white does hide a multitude of imperfections :). Here it is, along with a little glimpse of some of the filling stitches:
Most of the filling stitches I had worked before in other projects, but picots, curled V in a fan and edelweiss were new to me. I need more practice with edelweiss, but as this was the first time I'd stitched one I'm not going to beat myself up about it! It's all about tension..........which I hate! I wasn't the biggest fan of picots either (they tend to divide most stitchers and indeed knitters and crocheters!). I appreciate that they make a nice silhouette, but they are a pain to get evenly sized and spaced!
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| The offending picots! |
I've really enjoyed stitching this project! I remember thinking when I first signed up for the original SAL on it back in 2012 that I wasn't up to the skill level then - it's nice to see that my stitching has progressed! I will admit though that I have some terrible hardanger habits, I tend to eyeball the number of wraps and weaves rather than count them........something to work on..........
Part 2 of Milady's Blossom Garden was also released, it was only a small part again and required just an hour or two of stitching, so I figured I might as well put it back on the frame.........
This part included the first drawn thread band using hemstitch and diamond hemstitch. Oddly in the photo it looks as though I used a cream perle, but it is definitely white the same colour as the fabric! I love drawn threadwork and am on the look out for more involved drawn threadwork band samplers. For someone who was once afraid of cutting into her stitching I seem to have overcome the fear pretty well!
As far as monthly goals go, I just need to give my goldwork a bit of attention and we're done!
Happy Stitching!
Confetti Hardanger looks beautiful. I really like the stitch in the second row on the left. What is it called? I want to drawn thread as well, let me know if you find a nice project.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful projects Amanda,great progress
ReplyDeletebeautiful hardanger, love the colors on it. And Milady's Blossom is stunning ♥
ReplyDeleteStunning....beautiful...and more! Looking at your stitching is like eating ice cream, oh sooo good!
ReplyDeleteCofH looks amazing! Fantastic colour choices and lovely stitching. Great progress on Milady as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work.
ReplyDeleteGreat execution.
wow.. just wow! my Hardanger is at the ABC stage right now, but I can tell what you mean about those picots just by looking at them!
ReplyDeletethe band sampler is the reason why I finally caved in and joined that Yahoo Group :D I need to figure out how to subscribe to it, give them the £ and start kitting it up. too beautiful to resist!
Oh my goodness...your Hardanger is perfectly beautiful and wonderfully, well....PERFECT! I adore it! Good going you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking to my eyes! Love both of them :)
ReplyDeleteOooh these are truly elegant! The edelweiss is amazing. I am on the fence with picots in crochet. They're cute enough but so fiddly. Definitely enhanced by blocking haha.
ReplyDeleteWow both projects are just stunning! Well done on some amazing progress.
ReplyDeleteI think your picots are great! Love your color choices on CoH! And MBG - wow! Gorgeous! I need to get signed up for this one!
ReplyDeleteI can only echo the comments made above. I have been to a Hardanger day course which had most of us using rather profane language as we counted ( read miscounted...) and cut in the wrong place etc. I have a book on the subject and the correct linen and threads and one day when life settles down I will make a concerted effort to get it right.
ReplyDeleteI love the Confetti design, where does it come from?
I also love your Blossom Garden. All those wonderful techniques that it would be a shame to lose are represented. Beautiful work.
Thank you Sara! I think Hardanger is easier than some make it out to be :). Both Confetti of Hardanger and Blossom Garden are by the same designer, Abi Gurden - if you follow the link in the second paragraph you will find yourself on her website :).
DeleteThese are both beautiful! I don't like picots either. I always get confused and can never get them even. Your work is so even and lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour hardanger looks amazing. I like the subtle colours you have used as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching as always. Are we going to get to see any updates on your gold work?
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your hardanger project is such a beauty with its lovely pastel colours. I have always admired stitchers whoy try out the adventure of different types of stitching.
ReplyDeleteBoth your projects are beautiful! I so enjoying seeing what you are stitching :)
ReplyDeleteOne of these days.... I'm going to do hardanger. I've been saying that for 10 years. ;)
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