Sunday, October 21, 2018

SAL in October

I almost forgot! I knew that our every-three-week check in would be today. I've even been working on a current project the last couple of days. But then I got distracted by a book I'm reading and all thoughts of the Stitch Along disappeared from my consciousness. Ain't that the way?

As regular visitors are aware, I've been vacillating between embroidery and needlepoint projects inbetween the quilt making I do. This time around it's been needlepoint in my hands, specifically this small case that started out with a blank face.


I'm not sure this is the most recent photo of the work in progress. Seems to me I've shown it to you at a later stage. Oh well, this is the photo I found for 'before.' And here is where it's at now:


Since I'm having to restrict my quilt making activities (see previous post) this project has come in handy. Holding the case in my left hand doesn't seem to upset the elbow of that arm unduly. Consequently I've made quite a bit of progress! All that's left are the compensating stitches that will have to go in along the edges.


That's tedious work. I'll be stitching through at least two layers of canvas - four in the corners - as well as trying to cover the mesh as much as possible right up against the zipper fabric. I use a size 18 tapestry needle for the bulk of the stitching. I'll switch to a 20 or 22 for what's left. All of these colors are samples of the hand dyed embroidery floss available through the Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe. I use a full six strands on this 14 count needlepoint canvas. There's a give away going on over at the Shoppe, you should hop over and put your name in the hat!

I may very well be the last in the group to get my post up. Participants are scattered all over the world in varying time zones. In fact, Clare in New Zealand has just joined us. Welcome Clare! If you haven't already been to see what everyone else is working on I encourage you to do so. 😊



11 comments:

  1. One last push and you'll have another gorgeous finish. I love the flying geese idea and the thread colours are superb.

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  2. Thank you for welcoming me. You are stitching an amazing purse. Happy Stitching.

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  3. Sue, your color choice for the geese is spot on, love the effect. I'm glad for your sake that you don't have too many of those difficult stitches to do, rest that elbow!

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  4. Beautiful colour choices there, and I'm glad you're not having to restrict all your creative activities. Hope the elbow gets better soon.

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  5. I love the way you have chose the colors of the triangles!!!!!

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  6. Hello! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting
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    us valuable information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!

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  7. Wow you are probably happy dancing even as I write this, so will look forward to seeing what you get up to for next time.

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  8. I love your colors -- and congratulations on your finish! I hope your elbow gets better soon. I'm terrible about resting until I've really injured myself. So take it easy and you'll be back to quilting soon!

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