Design: Basket of Memories - Reward of Merit Pincushion
Designer: Barb Adams for Blackbird Designs
Fabric: 30 count linen by Wichelt Imports in Ivory (DMC equivalent to 712)
Fiber: Simply Shaker thread by Gentle Art Sampler Threads in Aged Pewter
Accoutrement: Mill Hill seed beads
I started Blackbird Designs freebie Now I Know My ABC's again. I wanted to try out Gloriana Threads and figured this miniature sampler was perfect for it. I've stitched it twice before and while I like the color I chose, 079 - Monet's Pond, there are a few things I am not liking about using the threads. I will start with the fact that it is twisted all to hell and gone on the skein, which makes separating the strands a right Royal pain in the ass. Also, they knot the floss about 3 inches from the end onto the card and I'm sorry, at 8 bucks a skein now, I am most certainly NOT going to just snip that right off!
Quick picture of the Monet's Pond:
I am stitching the sampler on a 32 count cream linen and it's turning out really pretty so far. I will try and post a picture when I've stitched some more.
Well, I hate to post and run, but I've got to bolt for the door. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! :)
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Respectfully submitted,
C.
3 comments:
Just beautiful Cindy! :) TFS Cathryn
beautiful finish!!!
$8 ?!?!?!?! i wouldnt snip it off either! ... i think i would keep it in a pretty little box and never use it coz its so pretty =D
Claudia,
Yes, it's 8 dollars per skein at Stitcher's Paradise. By the time you add in tax, title, and tag, it's close to 10 bucks, so I am not about to snip off almost three inches of silk!
I purchased one of the Kelmscott Designs thread winders in a butterfly shape and I am loving it. It is definitely helping and it is so, so pretty!
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