Red Cedar
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stitch projects this month
perhaps the beginning of may is busy for almost everyone, as most of my friends with blogs don’t seem to be updating much these days. i’ve been too busy the past couple of days to write much, but on the weekend i took pictures of some stitching projects to share since it’s been ages since i’ve posted on what creative projects i’m working on.
this is a small bookmark i made on sunday. i decided it was high time i learn more than just the traditional cross stitch because i am interested in stitching more freeform on linen and other fabrics. this is my first freeform stitching project and it utilizes four different types of stitches. it’s somewhat rough… but it does the job of holding my book place and it was fun to experiment with a nice simple pattern like this. i’m working on making simple hankerchiefs at the moment with butterflies and flowers in the corner, just to practice my stitches.
this is the large project i’m working on at the moment – a pillow front that is about 2 feet across and will eventually be 1.5 feet down. because it is long and thin at the moment, it is hard to get a good picture of, so i just focused on one third of the stitching near the end. the design is taken from an indian embroidery pattern meant for a handbag. it seems to be working quite well as a large canvas and wool project. i’ve been working on this since i finished the rug back in january.
One Comment on “stitch projects this month”
Red Cedar 
Hi There! *****Beautiful crosstich work!! **** I’m also an artist but not talented in this area. I’m a painter, photographer, and jewelry designer, plus I love to write. Hope you stop by my site. I blogmarked you. :)(Found you via B. Explosion, BTW.)