tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post1936845915193579911..comments2024-03-19T13:48:50.009+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: WIPW - TAST MarathonQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-11228442721488034922014-08-29T03:40:03.392+09:002014-08-29T03:40:03.392+09:00Thank you. It has been great fun to select where t...Thank you. It has been great fun to select where to put each stitch, but I find I often can not name the various stitches... Forever the student! Sigh!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-29077403240492355732014-08-28T13:57:00.989+09:002014-08-28T13:57:00.989+09:00Beautiful Beautiful cushion. nice application of ...Beautiful Beautiful cushion. nice application of the stitches.Shami Immanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327116347067105019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-65168583271905620072014-08-25T16:36:17.453+09:002014-08-25T16:36:17.453+09:00When you write flattering words like that I just w...When you write flattering words like that I just wish my stitches were neat enough for real close up photos!<br />I will have to think up what font to use for the text (year and initials or something) around the Dala Horse on the cushion.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-39328303620170532912014-08-25T09:57:02.667+09:002014-08-25T09:57:02.667+09:00What an inspirational sampler your cushion would b...What an inspirational sampler your cushion would be for students to see up close. <br /><br /> I find stitching with wool is relaxing as it not only looks great finished but is easy to use. The flower is lovely.<br />I could spend lots of time examining each photo - most likely too much LOL, and enjoy everything. It is impossible to have a favourite as each is so good.<br /><br />crazyQstitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534395470078739309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-54002830446671842822014-08-25T03:35:45.343+09:002014-08-25T03:35:45.343+09:00Yes, I too, thought of a dragonfly as soon as the ...Yes, I too, thought of a dragonfly as soon as the flower was completed. The next flower is more 'flora' and 'fauna'.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-5632645790947642742014-08-25T01:28:47.379+09:002014-08-25T01:28:47.379+09:00Wow, you have squeezed so many stitches in your cu...Wow, you have squeezed so many stitches in your cushion, great work! But the new flower on yur collar is my favourite, it reminds me of a dragonfly!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-62331787808825286652014-08-24T16:41:10.412+09:002014-08-24T16:41:10.412+09:00Yes, it will be on display in my 'work space&#...Yes, it will be on display in my 'work space' so that I can easily refer to it in need of inspiration and fancy stitches.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-33521090162512897742014-08-23T19:47:18.192+09:002014-08-23T19:47:18.192+09:00What fantastic stitching, the cushion is looking l...What fantastic stitching, the cushion is looking lovely now that it is nearly finished, is it going to take pride of place in your home?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-35921439514231848052014-08-22T05:51:31.469+09:002014-08-22T05:51:31.469+09:00I don't think I have ever worked as hard to ad...I don't think I have ever worked as hard to add stitches to a project, but I really wanted to see the end of this TAST sampler as summer is coming to an end and I have worked on this cushion for over a year now...Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-71900920539300006172014-08-22T05:49:34.763+09:002014-08-22T05:49:34.763+09:00Yes, there are enough flowers now to make a garlan...Yes, there are enough flowers now to make a garland, but I will add a number of small flowers in between, and yes, my fingers are a bit numb, but that is nothing compared with my brain! I had to check and double check that I did not miss any stitches or add ones that were already on the cushion...Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-67386726390489475722014-08-22T03:57:33.759+09:002014-08-22T03:57:33.759+09:00Looks like you've had a productive week. I ado...Looks like you've had a productive week. I adore those flowers that keep springing out.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-42946490931200300932014-08-21T22:33:33.787+09:002014-08-21T22:33:33.787+09:00That's a serious amount of stitching, your fin...That's a serious amount of stitching, your fingers must be numb. I love the little flower on your collar, at the rate you're currently working, you'll soon have an entire garland.Elizabeth's quartershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101589278988943141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-81422606946217354372014-08-21T17:40:59.226+09:002014-08-21T17:40:59.226+09:00Thank you! Don't expect to see this amount of ...Thank you! Don't expect to see this amount of work in next week's post!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-14608958127361086542014-08-21T17:39:46.003+09:002014-08-21T17:39:46.003+09:00It was so nice to have someone see the cushion in ...It was so nice to have someone see the cushion in reality and 'approve' of the work I have done. I now feel it is time to finish it off and start something new. If I remember correctly Sharon said there would be around 400 stitches in TAST so we have plenty of new 'cushions' or other projects to practice on!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69930670832342367672014-08-21T17:36:09.412+09:002014-08-21T17:36:09.412+09:00Well, you mentioned how quickly the weeds 'tak...Well, you mentioned how quickly the weeds 'take over' your neighbourhood and your life so I thought I would catch on and sprout some stitch weed on the cushion, ha, ha.<br />Take care in the heat, dear friend.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-31918296235118674392014-08-21T17:32:33.277+09:002014-08-21T17:32:33.277+09:00It is nice to have a project where you 'must&#...It is nice to have a project where you 'must' use the TAST stitches we have learned. As there are no beaded stitches on the cushion, I am planning a new project, especially for those stitches.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-35191484889224648792014-08-21T17:27:44.866+09:002014-08-21T17:27:44.866+09:00I did have the time. Many friends are back to work...I did have the time. Many friends are back to work so I have the days free for embroidery and 'play' at night.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-78881035572073063662014-08-21T17:26:16.349+09:002014-08-21T17:26:16.349+09:00I am getting a bit impatient. I have been working ...I am getting a bit impatient. I have been working on this cushion for over a year and it is time to finish it off and start a new project. I had the time so put in the energy.<br />Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-32611030110261882062014-08-21T15:38:05.106+09:002014-08-21T15:38:05.106+09:00Stunning work Stunning work The Pied Pedlarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431610498800580278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-24280128629823005862014-08-21T14:27:07.578+09:002014-08-21T14:27:07.578+09:00OK! My eyes can hardly keep up!
Some of those look...OK! My eyes can hardly keep up!<br />Some of those looked like the weed flowers I have just been pulling.<br />Only kidding. Nice going!Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-84881735677199652802014-08-21T14:13:18.935+09:002014-08-21T14:13:18.935+09:00a lovely flower you have added to the collar and I...a lovely flower you have added to the collar and I now can see it all in my mind having seen the `real thing` in Birmingham. The cushion is looking wonderful and again have such a clear picture of that in my mind, good to see you have shared the whole piece here too, it is going to be the most wonderful cushion when complete, so many beautifully stitched stitches.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69947623098247823732014-08-21T10:20:41.095+09:002014-08-21T10:20:41.095+09:00Your work is always lovely and inspirational! I l...Your work is always lovely and inspirational! I love the way you have incorporated the TAST stitches into your Swedish cushion.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-13581641003173687542014-08-21T08:11:54.845+09:002014-08-21T08:11:54.845+09:00Great progress!! It looks like you've had a l...Great progress!! It looks like you've had a lot of time to stitch. Looks good. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-74730946770197951892014-08-21T06:04:27.327+09:002014-08-21T06:04:27.327+09:00Queenie........What can I say ! You have excelled...Queenie........What can I say ! You have excelled yourself with the amount of work you have put in and my oh my wasn't it worth it....So very well done ! The textures and colours are stunning........I am in awe of your beautiful masterpiece and envious of your 'staying power'........Well done dear friend....fabulous ! ! ! Love the new 'cultivar' on the collar too.....<br />hugs<br />Chris Richards<br />xxxChris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260908697420010398noreply@blogger.com