The banner/title part of the border of The Lord’s Prayer is almost half-stitched now, with exception of the backstitching in the center part. I plan to finish the backstitching that I am able to in this area and then take another photo. I love seeing pieces really come to life when the backstitching is added.… Continue reading Banner title stitching
Category: Needlework
Needlework projects
February 2022 WIPGO
I achieved both of my goals for January, hooray! I finally finished my MAP border, and I stitched all the way over through the male cardinal on Forever and Ever. February’s numbers were called on January 27, 5 and 17. That means I’ll be focusing on Colorful Cats Bumblebee and The Lord’s Prayer in February.… Continue reading February 2022 WIPGO
Aida vs. linen for me
The left is my original start on 18 count Aida cloth that came with the kit, and is incredibly stiff and difficult to stitch (it just hurts my hands to put the needle through the holes in this fabric). The right is my restart on 36 count Edinburgh linen, (over two stitches). Yes, I have… Continue reading Aida vs. linen for me
A little fuller moon
Here and there I’ve put a few stitches into Winter Glow. I still don’t like working on perforated paper, but I do like the look of the designs that Mill Hill creates. Also, this will be super easy to frame because of that paper, so there is that. I have quite a few Mill Hill… Continue reading A little fuller moon
Two redbirds
I have achieved both of my WIPGO goals this month! I thought at first that I would only get the flower in between the two stitched, along with some more of the leaves and stems, but I actually finished stitching the male cardinal. Woot!