Feeling those January blues at the moment – but did manage some progress on my little stumpwork fish project by the Bluebird Embroidery Company. As with the Christmas baubles kit, this one also starts by preparing a felt padding which (this time) is then stuffed to create a base for the needlework.
The eye and the gill of the fish are then made by sewing a few very small stab stitches before sewing up the tail end. The next step was to embroider the body of the fish on the calico using long and short stitch. I managed to get about three quarters of the way through this – so here is my final progress…
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I’m very intrigued to see what happens next
First I have to complete the fish and then I wrap it around the padding.
ah! so it’s going to be brooch, or something similar? not like the baubles, which turned into a padded picture.
I think so – it is a very small project piece – but I will wait until it is finished before I make the final decision.
This is an interesting kit, a few different ways of doing things! I look forward to seeing him next time!
There are a lot of different techniques for such a small kit.
Looks beautiful and can’t wait to see how it develops 🤗
However it develops – it will be slowly. xx
It’s going to be another fascinating piece, just like the baubles.
I hope so – thank you
Beautiful stitching. I’m intrigued to see how it all comes together.
Thank you – it will be a while yet!
I’m looking forward to seeing your fish develop!
Thank you – it may take a little time!
I was wondering how this works, but I see now that you will put the embroidered fish on top of the padded one. I was first thinking picture, and was I confused! This looks challenging. Well done!
You have got it – the embroidery goes over the top of the padding and then the fins are made separately.
What a clever way to make a brooch! Looks great so far.
Thank you – hope it works.
Looks good, I’m always worried about getting the stitching to fit in exactly the right place.
I suppose you could always add an extra mm or so around the edges – just to make sure.
Learning so much from your projects! Sorry you are feeling those January blues, they are felt in my household too. We’re taking vitamin D supplements to get us through it. Hope this little fishy will bring you smiles and joy 🙂
I think it is just that you get used to having time to spend with people over Christmas and then in January it is back to work – and I now have to wait until half term to get out again!
I know that feeling as well! Looking forward to taking some vacation time in March!
And lighter mornings!
Your projects always inspire me — so many techniques I’ve never seen before! I look forward to seeing the continued development of your fish!!!
It is going to be slow progress as I have quite a bit on the go at the moment!
Cant wait to see more of this. I find stump work fascinating.
I love stumpwork too – as long as it is not people as I always find their faces look very strange!
This looks really complicated and very detailed. I am looking forward to seeing it progress.
It could be very slow progress!
You always have something new and interesting to stitch on! I like it!!
Thank you Adrian – like to try new things!
Ooooh this is really interesting. I look forward to seeing how it grows
Thank you
Another awesome project to get me all interested in different embroidery (soooo tempting!)
Looks good so far!
Go on – give it a go!
Thank you for the warm welcome to the group! I cannot wait to see how your fish looks in your next update!
It might take quite a long time!