I’m very happy with my new background, both the color and the different stitch. The bunny now has a smart red vest with blue buttons. Under the glow worm is the beginning of the […]
Crewel Embroidery Progress 5
I wasn’t happy with the background. I didn’t like the way I was stitching it and I didn’t like the colors. Now was a good time to change this. There is quite a bit […]
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 4
I am playing with stitches. As usual my work doesn’t fall under the traditional category, but then it doesn’t stray that far from the norm either. One of my favorite looks from […]
Backyard Progress
Before I show the backyard castle progress, I want to show 2 new friends we watch playing in the yard. Mama fox is nearby, watching from the woods. There have been many changes […]
You Can Comment, Really!
The mystery of the missing ‘comments’ link has been solved! Thank You Charles!
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 3
The stitching continues and so do the changes. A pool, waterfall, swan and fish have all magically appeared out of nowhere.
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 2
The bunny was not in the original drawing. I’m never good at following directions, even when I’m the one writing them.
Crewel Embroidery Stitching Progress 1
Here is the drawing. And here is the first progress report. Working with the wool thread is so different than embroidery floss. I’m having fun learning the nuances of the wool and playing […]
Why I Not Stitching As Much
The last two months of weather in Indiana have been beautiful. So I have been spending more time in the garden than stitching. I put the space above in order last fall knowing I […]
Crewel Thoughts II
The design I shared in my last post has been tweaked just a little more. I decided the piece would be perfect over the mantel in the living room. So I rearranged the […]