tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post2755025516578731877..comments2024-03-28T11:58:20.555+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: WIPW - UnpickingQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-6347291958071285312014-05-03T08:35:40.817+09:002014-05-03T08:35:40.817+09:00Thank you for always visiting! Did you miss it bec...Thank you for always visiting! Did you miss it because I had changed the colour of the background? I like to follow the season and right now the irises are in full bloom...<br />The next flower will have a different look because of the stitches used, although the design is the same. Watch this space!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-23482244967936712512014-05-02T19:29:54.897+09:002014-05-02T19:29:54.897+09:00I just spotted your blog, I nearly missed it. Your...I just spotted your blog, I nearly missed it. Your cushion flowers are just beautiful, the colours and the design are perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-55676972448148187292014-05-02T09:59:17.824+09:002014-05-02T09:59:17.824+09:00Thank you, Séverine. I am now working on the next ...Thank you, Séverine. I am now working on the next one, which will be a bit different.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-47493980545833435812014-05-02T09:57:52.651+09:002014-05-02T09:57:52.651+09:00Absolutely! I felt that both body and mind needed ...Absolutely! I felt that both body and mind needed the rest. Elizabeth of Elizabeth's Quarters said being lazy is a way to provide energy for the future. How right you both are.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-80278272247831735122014-05-02T04:56:09.078+09:002014-05-02T04:56:09.078+09:00It's essential to take time out to be lazy fro...It's essential to take time out to be lazy from time to time.=)<br /><br />Well done on your progress.=)Elizabeth Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067860880479674275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-88215549041513588162014-05-01T18:55:40.488+09:002014-05-01T18:55:40.488+09:00I agree, unpicking made me reflect about not rushi...I agree, unpicking made me reflect about not rushing into work, stop and have a look before doing too much and accept that I don't like what I am doing.<br />I hope I don't need to unpick a lot of stitches in the future!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-12809341767877384652014-05-01T18:52:48.082+09:002014-05-01T18:52:48.082+09:00I was knocked sideways by the embroidery on the No...I was knocked sideways by the embroidery on the Norwegian folk costume you showed the other day, so hope to have something like that for the next flower!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-24638311130310219882014-05-01T18:50:56.497+09:002014-05-01T18:50:56.497+09:00Unpicking is a good activity where you don't n...Unpicking is a good activity where you don't need to concentrate, so it was a bit relaxing. So great progress for the mind!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-91570791254742820582014-05-01T18:49:01.873+09:002014-05-01T18:49:01.873+09:00Looking at the quilt top as a whole, the old quilt...Looking at the quilt top as a whole, the old quilting was just too dense. I am very pleased with the softer look.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-76570135670256033802014-05-01T15:16:31.756+09:002014-05-01T15:16:31.756+09:00The lighter thread really makes the coffee pot ...The lighter thread really makes the coffee pot 'pop' :) The flowers look really great too. <br />I think unpicking is progress - it means that you are not satisfied with 'making do' and so you have learned something.<br />Sorry I can't be around for the drink as that should be a very interesting and entertaining discussion. Enjoy!Junohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457254342048483027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-6131231513647404512014-05-01T11:03:18.871+09:002014-05-01T11:03:18.871+09:00The point is to combine Swedish tradition in desig...The point is to combine Swedish tradition in design and choice of stitches with TAST stitches to make the cushion a TAST sampler of kind.<br />The question is what stitches to combine for the next flower!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-54582254844683375232014-05-01T11:01:32.009+09:002014-05-01T11:01:32.009+09:00You are right, Linda, it would have bothered me ev...You are right, Linda, it would have bothered me every time I looked at the quilt. Now that it is done I feel much better.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-64006668858138052322014-05-01T10:59:53.668+09:002014-05-01T10:59:53.668+09:00Thanks for your kind observation - now I can be la...Thanks for your kind observation - now I can be lazy more often, ha, ha!<br />I am pleased with the new quilting and feel that I can move on and use some of that conserved energy!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-84451141295121339212014-05-01T10:58:17.613+09:002014-05-01T10:58:17.613+09:00The variegated thread does add a bit of pizzazz, d...The variegated thread does add a bit of pizzazz, doesn't it? It is so nice to see how observant you are!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-8702648979822850832014-05-01T08:07:41.717+09:002014-05-01T08:07:41.717+09:00I like the changes to your leaves but I love those...I like the changes to your leaves but I love those flowers on you cushion.carorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976291590807462068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-61100128515184976122014-05-01T06:25:37.233+09:002014-05-01T06:25:37.233+09:00I would say it is definitely progress! (The most t...I would say it is definitely progress! (The most tiresome kind of progress, too!) I did not see anything wrong with the leaves last week, but I agree that the light green is more subtle. Your flowers are just so colorful. Lovely work!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-4217241352741206792014-05-01T06:11:14.559+09:002014-05-01T06:11:14.559+09:00Wonderful progress! I thought the original leaves...Wonderful progress! I thought the original leaves were fine, but now that you have redone them, I like what you've done better. Very nice!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-18351360370692022382014-05-01T00:57:26.909+09:002014-05-01T00:57:26.909+09:00I had to take a look at your previous post to see ...I had to take a look at your previous post to see the leaves. And yes, they look better in a lighter thread. Love your flowers on the cushion, you made some lovely stitch combo's!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-35968424797990128622014-05-01T00:18:02.955+09:002014-05-01T00:18:02.955+09:00Looking at both now, I prefer the new version. If ...Looking at both now, I prefer the new version. If you'd not changed it, it would always have bugged you.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-68526413189961243152014-05-01T00:16:04.432+09:002014-05-01T00:16:04.432+09:00It's not laziness, it's conserving energy ...It's not laziness, it's conserving energy for later use. I liked the quilting before but the coffee pot does stand out more with the thinner stitching, and it has more of a three dimensional effect.Elizabeth's quartershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101589278988943141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-80127530241530964572014-04-30T21:43:20.831+09:002014-04-30T21:43:20.831+09:00Hi Queenie, I know 'unpicking' is tiresome...Hi Queenie, I know 'unpicking' is tiresome but you would not have been happy with the end result if you had left it ! I adore the variegated thread on the outside of the second flower, it gives it even more character......Thank you Queenie for visiting my blog ! !<br />hugs<br />Chris Richards<br />xxxChris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260908697420010398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-67042177271927465052014-04-30T21:32:00.623+09:002014-04-30T21:32:00.623+09:00The surface satin stitch was very popular in Swede...The surface satin stitch was very popular in Sweden in the 'olden days' because you use less thread. It also has a bit irregular look and I think that adds 'folk crafty' charm.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-29003520734911021952014-04-30T21:26:03.778+09:002014-04-30T21:26:03.778+09:00Yes, I feel pleased with the re-make, and think I ...Yes, I feel pleased with the re-make, and think I can go on with the work.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-53581413239511743212014-04-30T21:24:06.304+09:002014-04-30T21:24:06.304+09:00Thank you for your kind words, but you will have t...Thank you for your kind words, but you will have to wait for the slow progress on the cushion!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-46656069869224572092014-04-30T21:21:14.170+09:002014-04-30T21:21:14.170+09:00That would be lovely. When are YOU free!?That would be lovely. When are YOU free!?Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.com