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Wednesday 1 October 2014

WIPW - idle fingers

Work In Progress Wednesday is a good chance to show off what progress one has made on one's needlework, or how little progress one has made! My fingers have been idle this week, and I do not have much to show. Head over to Pintangle and see what more nimble fingers have produced.

Swedish Cushion
NO progress whatsoever.


Swedish Wool Embroidery Collar
I stitched the kavelfrans (napped edgings) to the edge of the collar. It was HARD work to tame the 'fluffy creature' who wanted to wriggle, twist and turn, but now that it is 'chained',  I can put on the lining.

Kafferepet
I have quilted another row of (uneven) Chain Stitches along the border.



TAST Reference Chart
I added TAST #131 Beaded Lock Stitch to my reference chart.

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24 comments:

  1. Julie Fukuda1 October 2014 at 15:09

    Pretty god from those "idle" fingers!

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    1. Queeniepatch1 October 2014 at 22:41

      Thank you, Julie. I had to give TLC to various family members instead of my needlework projects. Now, let's see what I can achieve this week.

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  2. margaret1 October 2014 at 15:25

    your collar is looking wonderful Queenie and you have done a bit of stitching. Beaded lock stitch works well I have used it without the beads on my latest crazy block

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    1. Queeniepatch1 October 2014 at 22:36

      I think the Lock stich has so many 'faces' you could fill a whole cq block with them and no one but the TAST member would know they are basically the same.

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  3. Elizabeth's quarters1 October 2014 at 17:36

    Giant strides, or small steps, it's all progress. Besides, you achieved so much last week that a little rest is in order.

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    1. Queeniepatch1 October 2014 at 22:34

      Thank you for your soothing words, Elizabeth. It was a week filled with family health business so the rest taken from needlework was wasted on fretting around hospitals instead. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

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  4. Stitching Lady1 October 2014 at 18:11

    Are you stitching the chain from left to right? Glad you were stronger than the colourful creature.

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    1. Queeniepatch1 October 2014 at 22:30

      No, I am stitching the chain from up to down towards me; I just took the photo that funny way. That colourful creature tested my patience!

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  5. Annet1 October 2014 at 22:10

    Nice photo of your cushion, is this the spot for Kiko's flowers? Good to see you tamed the kavelfrans, I hope your fingers are not too sore. And don't you know chain stitches have to be uneven, it's the beauty of handwork!

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    1. Queeniepatch1 October 2014 at 22:28

      Yes, it is exactly where Kiko's Flowers will grow on the cushion. My fingers are not that sore, but my temper was frayed! Good to know Chain stitches have to be uneven!

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  6. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards2 October 2014 at 00:14

    Well the kavelfrans looks beautifully tamed indeed ! I dont think chain stitches are done perfectly by anyone and yours look just fine to me.........I'm still waiting for the 'stitch bug' to return so meanwhile I'm crocheting.......something to do with Autumn, I expect.
    hugs
    Chris Richards
    xx

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    1. Queeniepatch2 October 2014 at 19:53

      I'm glad the kavelfrans is tied down; from now it will be plain sailing.
      I hope you get the stitch bug soon, but until then enjoy the crocheting. It is always fun to make something for the season.

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  7. Séverine2 October 2014 at 00:41

    your collar is wonderful with the kavelfrans

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  8. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com2 October 2014 at 04:28

    Glad to see you have shown the fluffy creature who is boss!

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  9. crazyQstitcher2 October 2014 at 07:16

    I hope your family are feeling better again.
    I watched a video of the kavelfrans being made and now know how long and possibly tedious it would be to make - though well worth the effort. The fluffy edge incorporating the colours used in the cushion is great. I can hardly wait to see the complete cushion.
    It would be hard to evenly chain something padded, so it's good news from Annet about the stitch...must remember that for my work :-)
    I like the lock stitch but not done the last sample yet. Looking forward to Kiko's stitch again...and no WIPW to show. Where does the time go?

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    1. Queeniepatch2 October 2014 at 20:02

      Yes, thank you this week is 'healthier' than last.
      The traditional way of doing the fringed edging is probably fun - you have a partner and can chat. On your own it has to be stitched down and the thread must be pulled really tightly to keep the yarn steady
      Oh, I am so grateful to your words about chain stitches.
      Maybe you will have a lot of show next week for WIPW?

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  10. Janie2 October 2014 at 07:20

    You've done wonderful work, hope your family gets well.

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  11. Anonymous2 October 2014 at 18:23

    You have done a great job with the collar, the hard work is done and it is looking beautiful!

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    1. Queeniepatch2 October 2014 at 19:45

      Thank you, Susan. Yes the hardest parts of the collar are done. What remains are 1) lining 2) braids 3) end decorations for the braids

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  12. JennyPennyPoppy4 October 2014 at 12:39

    Your napped edgings on the collar look really nicely done and so colourful.

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    1. Queeniepatch5 October 2014 at 07:59

      Thank you! Since posting the lining is now on and it is looking even better! : ))

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