Before I get too far along with this site, and further projects, I want to say
a BIG THANK YOU to Marlene
for teaching me how to do cross stitch back in 1992 when we visited you in Queensland.
September 20, 2007
Progress Report
A Friend by Fiona Jude
No, I haven't finished this one yet.
I'm up to the letters for 'Friend'. I've done the 'R' and am working on the 'F'.
It seems a little strange to do things slightly backwards, but in this case that's the most accurate way of doing things.
This has been a really interesting project to work on. I started with the dog's nose and face, and it really didn't take long for it to start looking cute. I finished the dog first and then moved onto the cat. Because of the pattern the first thing I did was the cat's outstretched paw, and it really looked like a paw, even without the rest of the cat. I don't think I've ever worked on a project quite like this, where you can see how the whole thing works together before you have even stitched it.
Fiona Jude - you've done a wonderful job on designing this one!!
No, I haven't finished this one yet.
I'm up to the letters for 'Friend'. I've done the 'R' and am working on the 'F'.
It seems a little strange to do things slightly backwards, but in this case that's the most accurate way of doing things.
This has been a really interesting project to work on. I started with the dog's nose and face, and it really didn't take long for it to start looking cute. I finished the dog first and then moved onto the cat. Because of the pattern the first thing I did was the cat's outstretched paw, and it really looked like a paw, even without the rest of the cat. I don't think I've ever worked on a project quite like this, where you can see how the whole thing works together before you have even stitched it.
Fiona Jude - you've done a wonderful job on designing this one!!
September 4, 2007
In Her Garden
I completed this project in February after 2 years working on it. I wasn't working on it all the time, just while watching TV.
I haven't got it framed yet (I found this picture), but I plan to do so very soon.
It was a real challenge because every square had some stitching, I always seemed to be changing thread colour, and I learned some new skills as I was going.
The good thing was that there wasn't much backstitch. Just on the lady herself. The lace shawl fringe was done using fine cord and couching.
I can't wait to have this displayed when I finally get it framed.
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