Thursday 12 April 2012

In the mean time

Hello, I started a new large project last week but it's not at a stage where there's anything interesting to show yet so I thought I'd share a few older projects. I finally got around to washing these pieces in readiness for framing.

This piece was stitched from a Dimensions Gold Collection Petites kit called 'Elegant Geisha'. I completed this late 2011. I intend to get this framed and put up in our bedroom as the dark pink in the Geisha's obi (bow) is the same as the paint on the walls. I also have a couple of kokeshi dolls in there, so it will be in-keeping with the oriental theme.

This one was stitched from a DMC Deco kit called 'Pretty in Pink', I completed this one sometime during 2010, I can't remember exactly when. I chose this design when I was having a fad on all things burlesque. Rather than getting this framed I may make it into a central panel on a cushion cover to give to a friend for her birthday.


I stitched this from a Dimensions kit, which I think was called 'Pegasus & colt'. I began this piece many years ago, found I'd mis-stitched somewhere and couldn't work out how to put it right. I promptly put it in the cupboard and forgot about it :-) I got around to sorting my stitching things out and found it again, this time I was determined to finish and managed to work around my previous mistake (I don't think anyone could tell where I messed up?!). I finally finished it back in 2009, it's a cute design and I like the iridescent threads in the wings and clouds, they are so pretty when they catch the light. Trouble is, if I get it framed I'm not sure where I'll hang it but it's too nice to not do something with...I'll think on it.

Sarah xx



4 comments:

  1. Beautiful work Sarah. I miss doing cross-stitch, but my neck won't allow all those hours bent over a frame anymore.

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    1. I know what you mean Chrissy, I have to be careful not to over do it myself as I get RSI in my hands/wrists and neck but any crafting can set that off. It's always the stuff that we love to do that cause us the most problems isn't it?!

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  2. Fab stitching Sarah.... you must be so focussed on your work .. !!
    I stick to smaller projects if I can cos my left elbow always aches after a time at the X-stitch. As you said, it can be a problem. Loving your burlesque lady - that's a fab piece.
    Jo. xx

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  3. Thanks Jo! I can be very faddy with my stitching, I have been known not to stitch at all for months, even over a year but just recently I've really got back into it. Knowing me I'll go off it again before the year is out :-)

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