Sunday, October 30, 2011

Handwork

It's becoming more and more uncomfortable to sit at my sewing machine for long periods of time, so I saved a lot of embroidery and other handwork pieces for the end of my pregnancy.

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I was never really into cross stitch  until I discovered the most darling patterns by Gera.

Hansel & Gretel crosstitch

I made this Hansel & Gretel one while I was pregnant with Phoebe, and I enjoyed it so much that I thought new baby should have one as well. 

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I ended up purchasing the Little Red Riding Hood pattern, and as you can see - I've still got a ways to go.  Since I was new to cross stitch when I made Phoebe's, I used 18 count Aida cloth.  However, this time I figured, "Oh, I'm an old pro at this", and went with some 28 count (28 stitches per inch).  Oh boy, does that make for some tiny stitches - and much slower stitching!

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Little Red herself is barely bigger than a quarter - and the pattern actually calls for 32 count, so I can't even fathom how teeny that would be!

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I'm also still plugging away at my Daisy Chain Crewelwork Sampler, and wishing that Alicia would come out with another one sometime in the future.  This has been such a fun, relaxing project to work on.

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And when I do get a little burst of energy here or there, I find my way back to my sewing machine and sew up some blocks for new baby's quilt.  Now who wants to come over and baste it for me?


4 comments:

  1. Those are all beautiful! I love the red riding hood - she's sweet.

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  2. Bring the baby quilt top to the sew in and we'll get it basted in no time - on the tables instead of the floor :)

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  3. I will baste your quilt for you- seems only fair since you've shown me two fantastic needlework designers I hadn't heard of before today! Love!

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  4. Your work is beautiful! I must tell you that most cross stitch is meant to be stitched over two linen threads when done on fabric that is higher than 20-count. It's much easier that way, and the design will be of "normal" size. Your 28-count fabric would yield the same results as 14-count fabric. (And 32 would be like 16, etc.)

    Doing a project over one thread is quite admirable! It's not an easy task!! ♥

    PS LOVE your Daisychain Sampler. I ordered one, but haven't even started it yet! :/

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