Slow Stitching was a success as I finished the little sewing ornaments this week. Participating with this group has really helped me to stay motivated to make progress each week. Sometimes it wasn't much, but every week had some progress. They looked a bit unfinished when I got them all stuffed and closed this week. …
Tag: embroidery
Slow Sunday Stitching #10
I didn't get a long way on these this week, it was very busy with work and a continuing education class that required an overnight stay in Greenville SC. I was delighted to get back to the sewing room! So, here is where I started, with all the fabrics I thought would be good for …
Slow Sunday Stitching #9
Week 9, hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I had lots of turkey and Thanksgiving goodies, football and friends. Watching holiday parades and an extra day of football meant I could get the stitching complete and block the piece. Here are the pins and button hooks. The blue one is supposed to have a …
Slow Sunday Stitching #8
Wow, have we really been going at this for two months? I wish I could say that I finished these ornaments up this week, as that was the goal. Alas, a busy life this week didn't leave a lot of stitching time. I did get one more almost finished, the tape measure. I haven't gone …
Slow Stitching Sunday #7
This week was fairly productive, but I am not at all sure I like the results, starting with the thimble. I made a mistake, using three strands of brown for the French knots instead of two strands. I didn't figure this out until it was all done, and I don't think I want to pick …
Slow Stitching Sunday #6
Wow, it is hard to believe I have been at this for six weeks! Progress is being made, though, and this week was a bit more productive. I finished off the scissors, in spite of all the knots that the metallic thread made. I got most of the way on the thimble. It was a …
Slow Stitching Sunday #3 and a giveaway
Another week, and a bit more progress. It is called Slow Stitching for a reason isn't it! I have three of the four balls of yarn done and bit of the greenery on this one. I thought the tomato was done, but realized that I needed some French Knots to complete the berries. While working …
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