Stitching Along

It's been three weeks since our last SAL check-in. Already! It's been a tough period of time for me so I've been doing needlepoint again instead of embroidery. The last time you saw my little bluebird canvas it looked like this:

I had my son paint over the designer's mark and part of the color swatches with acrylic paint. It worked very well. Wish I'd thought to have him do that before I reached and covered the circular frame around the bird!

Now the canvas is complete. It could stand a little blocking, but it's basically ready to be turned into a pocket on a tote bag or something.

As far as I'm concerned, this counts as a finish for me. :- )

I've also started a new little coin/card case:

Once again I will be changing up some of the colors as I proceed. I've already done so in fact.

I don't have a 'before' picture to show you but progress has also been made on this pillow canvas:

This one is worked in wool instead of cotton floss. I'm finding I prefer to work with the cotton threads over wool yarn. Consequently this piece will be much longer in process. That's okay; I don't relish the finishing processes anyway. It's all about the mindless stitching for me.

If you'd like to see some impressive needlework being done around the world check out the links below for the other members of this SAL. If you'd like to play along leave Avis a comment on her blog.

Avis at http://sewingbesidethesea.wordpress.com
Claire at http://claire93.wordpress.com
Gun at http://rutigt.wordpress.com
Carole at http://aslightobsessionwithbooks.wordpress.com
Wendy at http://thecraftersapprentice.blogspot.co.uk
LucyAnn at https://lucyannluna.wordpress.com
Jess at https://everthecrafter.wordpress.com
Constanze at https://textiledreamer.wordpress.com
DebbieRose at https://sewrosey.wordpress.com
Christina at https://petalsandpins.wordpress.com
Susan at http://susanpblog.wordpress.com
Kathy at https://livinginrapidcity.wordpress.com
Kate at https://talltalesfromchiconia.wordpress.com