I have ANOTHER round with this head cold, I cannot seem to shake it, & it is wearing me out. Today, I'm going to rest & read. And just look at all the housework needing to be tended to. The laundry is done ... the ironing will have to wait.
I have some progress to share on A Sampler Pinkeep The Heart's Content, Inc., 2002, designed by Maureen P. Appleton.The top is stitched over 2 threads [40-ct] with GAST Cornflower ... the bottom is the over 1 stitching & fibers from the kit.
Here is my start on the reverse side. I'm using the fibers from the kit, 40-ct, over one thread. The pattern calls for all the background linen to be stitched, too... IMO-My stitching isn't good. I don't care for the crowded look of the cross stitches. It will be good practice to get this finished into the 'keep'. All the supplies are in the kit.
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I don't think it looks crowded, but I understand. Sometimes when filling something in (like a heart) or just for a different effect, I do only a half stitch (all in one direction and other times alternating rows). I did this on some "ragged guaridan angels" I did for my nieces and loved it.
Can't wait to see the finished product. I've never done a pinkeep before.
I just love that design for the back of the pinkeep. You are making great progress. I've never done a pinkeep before either, so I can't wait to see yours!
This is so very adorable!
Very pretty pinkeep. I think your stitching looks wonderful.
I love this one! I have this in my stash, but haven't started it yet. I'll be looking forward to seeing yours finished...and hoping that it will motivate me to start mine :)
I think it looks great too! Ive never made a pinkeep either so look forward to seeing your progress!
I think your stitching looks great, very cute project. Looking forward to seeing it finished into a pinkeep.
Sue
Oh I give you soooooo much credit for stitching over one. I tried, but Im sorry, I want to keep my eye sight for awhile!
~Kim~
I think this is going to be stunning, I really, really like it. I am a fan of maureen's designs and have a couple in my stash. Your stitching looks fine to me but I 'do my own head in' getting 1/1 to look as smooth as I want it to be, so know exactly what you mean.
That is a very pretty piece! You have made great progress.
Ok, never mind my email about the background being stitched - I see now that's what you meant. Sorry! Anyway, the colors for this project are fantastic! I don't think your stitches look crowded, I even clicked for a closeup. I know how it "feels" though and it can be a tough stitch. Funny to think a strand of floss might be too thick to stitch with, huh? Don't give up, it's looking good!
Still under the weather huh? Gosh I hope you start feeling better soon.
We had a ton of snow dumped on us this week. Good reason to stay home and stitch!
What a pretty pinkeep and your stitching is very good from what I see in your pics. The colours are very pretty too.
I am also loving your Sapler Game Board, you are making fantastic progress on it.
Hi Lelia, Sorry to hear about your cold. Hope you feel better soon. Theres nothing like a hot drink, cozy couch, and a good book to cure what ails ya.
I love the colours on this project that you're doing, but I can't begin to imagine how small the stitches must be. With my eyesight I'm not sure I could handle it. Look forward to seeing more. Take care. Judy
It's looking very nice - I love the design and the colours.
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