Hello everyone and what a dreary, wet weekend it has been so far! I have finally managed to get a little bit of sewing done on my Blue Bird etui kit – although not a huge amount!
The wings of the bird act as needle cases with flannel panels underneath each side. I have spent about 6 hours in total slip stitching around the edge of each wing before sewing buttonhole stitch over the top. So much time, so little progress!
Thank you for popping by. See you all in another 3 weeks!
We are a small group of crafters using a variety of different techniques. Please check out the fabulous stitching by all the other members of the SAL. If you are interested in joining us you can contact Avis for details.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carol , Sue,Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jacky , Sunny , Hayley, Megan, MaryMargaret , Renee , Carmella , Jocelyn, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, A.J. , Jenny , Laura , Cathie, Linda, Sherrie, Helen
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It’s beautifully stitched! It’s these ‘hidden’ hours that non stitchers don’t appreciate when they see the finished item.
Exactly right – the preparation takes longer than the fun stitching!
beautifully stitched ^^
Thank you – a few catches – but it is good enough for me!
It seems to me that was 6 hours of progress. Every little stitch is what makes this such a beautiful project.
Very true Cathie
So very many little stitches! These are the preparations that no one sees when they look at the finished project.
But they do notice if you go wrong!
6 hours of progress is that much closer to a finish 🙂
Very true Carole.
Such intricate work shouldn’t be rushed. Savour the process 🙂
I will try!
How exciting to complete this step though!
It is another step closer to a finish!
Well done and looking great!
Thank you – a little closer to finishing him!
But all the preparations lead to the delightful result…
I do hope so!
Stitching is not a race. Take your time and enjoy the process.
Very true!
slow going but well worth it 🙂
Thank you Sharon
Your exquisite work always impresses me — and it seems like 6 hours is fast for the level of quality! I enjoy seeing this project grow.
Very kind of you to say so!
Oh … but every point is perfect! I imagine the difficulty of embroidering on that fabric. Brava! Happy embroidery!
Hugs, Carmela
Thank you Carmela.
Such patience, which has paid off with beautiful work. I guess many people just see the finished product, but as stitchers we see and appreciate the process of stitching. We know that there is so much behind each finished item.
Very kind of you Anne – I think you are right, as stitchers we can understand the time and care that goes into each piece. I think that is why I like to make gifts for people rather than buy them!
I love watching your stitching growing, you are so clever with your needle. I also love the reindeer in the post below. xx
Very kind of you to say so.