I thought it would be nice to add a Gallery (see new page in top menu) to my site, which would show the projects I’ve completed during the year, and show picture updates on works in progress (WIP). Only now I’ve added 2013 I’m thinking that maybe I need to stitch more…
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Blackwork
As a counter to the very detailed King Tut project I’m working on, I’ve begun a blackwork project this week and am really enjoying myself! Read the rest of this entry
King Tut – some progress…
I can’t believe it’s been a month since I last posted anything. There has been lots going on but even so, time has flown.
Fruits of Spain – day 3
In truth I’ve been working on this most days, but have just got round to updating my blog. I’m going to have to get more organised in updating this so things don’t go on in chunks so much. Read the rest of this entry
Fruits of Spain – day 2
This is building up more quickly than I thought it would. It takes approx 5-6 hours per quarter design to do the main blackwork outline.
I’m quite pleased with it, and it makes a real change to doing cross stitch all the time. Read the rest of this entry
Fruits of Spain – day 1
I can never make up my mind if the most exciting thing about cross stitch is the anticipation of beginning something new when faced with a blank piece of fabric or the excitement you feel when about to make the final stitch on a piece. Read the rest of this entry