Well...I'm almost done with this one. What's that you say? It looks finished? Well, it's not - it still gets three more rows of border on the outer edges. It calls for a "fly" stitch (which I've never done) that takes up two rows, and one more stitch of regular cross-stitches. I'm going to try the fly stitch, but if it annoys me too much, I'll just do cross-stitches (which is an option offered on the pattern.
Speaking of the pattern - it's called "Stop and Stitch the Flowers" and it's by Blue Ribbon Designs. I used the DMC conversions. The fabric is a light blue - I don't remember exactly what it was called, but it's a 28 count even weave (I think I have decided that even weaves are my favorite - I've done mostly 28 count, but I think I've seen 32 and maybe even 36, which I would like to try.
I have another similar Blue Ribbon Designs pattern for St. Patrick's Day. In my ideal world, I would have room to store multiple versions of this same pattern and change them out with the seasons - they have the St. Patty's one, a Christmas one, a Valentines one, and I think a couple of others. It's a fun stitch - I did kind of one block at a time. Well - I would outline a row of blocks, and then stitch each block individually.
Anyway - thanks for checking out my stitching! Love all the comments - nothing like feedback from other stitches to keep you motivated!
13 comments:
This is very nice. I love all the different flowers and the great colors. Good job!
Great piece. I have just found a Blue Ribbon Halloween pattern I want!
Amazing, looks great!
Nice and colorful, almost don't need the extra border.
Looks great already. Have fun with the border
Such a lovely design!!! I love the snowmen following!!
I love it, looks so cheery, springy. What is the finished size? You did a wonderful job.
Absolutely gorgeous!
It looks great, good job.
Marl
This is so neat! I love the colors. Believe it or not there is actually 40 count fabric too but I know my poor eyes couldn't see that anymore.
Mary
Kathy, It looks great!
That is really neat. Hoping everything goes ok with the fly stitch!
It looks fantastic. That would be so cool to have a different one to hang for each season/holiday. I see a lot of stitching in your near future, lol!
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