I barely spent any time working on cross stitch projects in June, and it definitely shows. I managed to eke out just a tiny bit more on Forever and Ever last night, but I still haven’t finished the first flower. It’s a little over halfway stitched. I did finish the center and I only have… Continue reading Obviously otherwise engaged
Tag: Cherry Blossom Creek
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
And in that project bag
A little progress on Cherry Blossom Creek. I’ve measured and started in the upper left corner. Because there is only 2 inches of fabric on each side of the design, I’m considering sewing some muslin to the edges to give me a little more space for putting this piece in q-snaps.
Just call me fickle
Instead of working on projects that are scheduled for this month, which I chose at the beginning of the year, I’ve been working on other things. And I decided to start a new cross stitch project. Regarding my hobbies, I can plan and declare all day long. And I can start those plans. And I… Continue reading Just call me fickle