Swedish Cushion
This is my progress:
There are two 'leaves', on this one the outline is worked in TAST #82 Spanish Feather. It is filled with #83 Siennes Stitches.
The other leaf has an outline of #112 Chained Feather Stitches with #79 Chained Cross filling.
This shape was only half finished last week. Here is the completed version.
I did not mean to make a grinning face, but that is what I got. That's free stitching for you.
TAST Reference Chart
The TAST Reference Chart was blessed with the two latest TAST stitches, #122 Chained Bar and #123 Woven Chained Bar.
Some final stitches were taken while travelling through the British countryside by rail. Usually people come up to me to see what I am doing, but this time my carriage was full of very tired folk, who fell asleep instantly. I would rather stitch!
Today is World Embroidery Day so I will start making a stumpwork portrait. Show and Tell comes a bit later.
How are you all getting on with your progress?
19 comments:
Happy "World Embroidery Day"! I look forward to seeing your portrait. Your cushion and collar are showing a lot of progress! You are a quick stitcher, but maybe you are also spending a lot of time on the train, too. Isn't it fun when people take an interest in what you are stitching?
World embroidery day, huh? And I've blown more than half of it getting my car inspected!
It is plenty hot here so good thing your wool work is in a cooler part of the world.
I will soon be seeing this wonderful creative piece roll on 8th, you will have peace on thursday as I will not be there till friday, good to read you are in the UK, shame you are not coming to Leeds could have given you a bed for a few nights.
Queenie, I always enjoy seeing your progress! I love the Spanish Feather Stitch. Beautiful!
Happy World Embroidery Day! (I learned my something new today.)
Margaret, your comment reminded me of our trip to Leeds Castle - many years ago - with my husband and in-laws. It was one of my favorite parts of our trip.
Beautiful stitching.
Your stitching is lovely!
I agree with you - the floating chains do have their own charm.
Your cushion is coming along splendidly and I love the 'smiley face '....I had to go back and look again as I did not notice the 'smiley grin ' at first ! You are in the UK for the show in Birmingham I guess ! I shall miss it as I'm off to Dorset for a weeks holiday on the 4th August.........Have a lovely time Queenie,
hugs
Chris Richards
xxx
I, too, had to take a second look to try to NOT see the grinning face, but it did not go away!
It's a pity you will miss Festival of Quilts, it is always full of things to see.
Perfect for free style embroidery!
Thank you, Marci.
Thank you. I am glad you like my work.
When I first learned the Spanish Feather stitch I didn't like it as I thought it was too difficult. Now I have got over that feeling and think it is an easy stitch!
Thank you for your offer, but no time to visit Leeds. Let's make the most of FOQ instead.
I'd rather be stitching than taking the car for its inspection!
I also wish I could send you some of the glorious UK weather.
I am not a quick stitcher but when I have plenty of time (e.g. on the train) I can see the progress I am making. Yes, stitching in public is a crowd stopper and conversation opener.
Happy World Embroiderers' Day to you as well. (Lots of groups in Australia are now joining in due to your posts.)
THANK YOU, dear Carolyn. I am so happy to hear embroidery is being enjoyed by more and more people.
Sorry, I missed last week's WIPW. The siennese stitches in your leave remind me of doggy bones :-) I had to read what you wrote to see which stitches you used. Love the new stitches on your collar too.
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