This piece was designed by Elizabeth Almond and is called Da Capo. The pattern can be found in the May 2013 Cross Stitch & Needlework publication. I finished the piece as a pillow, with a 30 cm form. The backing fabric mimics the border of the blackwork pattern.
Beady fob progress - I was able to get six sets (front and back) on the piece of fabric. From left to right, the DMC variegated colors are 106, 94, 108, 111, 115, and 105. I have started the second step stitches on the red, using DMC 104. This project is good for using up small pieces of fabric, good for a carry along project, and great for little gifts. I think I’ve made hundreds of them.
Blackwork progress - the stitching is finished. Next I will work on finish finishing it. It measures nearly 12 in x 12 in.
Beady fob progress, DMC thread colors L-R: 106, 94, 108, 111.
Blackwork progress - I’m adding some black beads.
New start - beady fobs. I had this piece of linen that I didn’t want to go to waste. It is perfect for making a few fobs. I think it is long enough to make about five fobs. These first two use DMC 106 and DMC 94.
New start - neckties hand stitched together with invisible thread.
Then I added some decorative stitching along the seams.
Blackwork progress -
Beginning a project with neckties - I know it doesn’t look like much yet.
Blackwork progress - this project has become hard to put down. It is so fun to see it grow.
Sunday we met to work on our blackwork pieces. The small stitches can be challenging and require a good deal of concentration. We each have had to unstitch from time to time.
I love seeing stitchers help each other!
This blackwork project is called Box of Delights, designed by Elizabeth Almond. Each stitcher is deciding which and how many “Delights” to stitch.
I’m stitching a different Elizabeth Almond design, and will post a picture tomorrow (WIPW).
Tea Time
I finished stitching this pulled thread sampler in 2013. Now I’m trying to finish it off as a wall hanging with kimono fabric. I will try to even out the bottom part.
Beaded Ball - finished
Blackwork progress
Red on Blue Sashiko progress - I hope to have it finish finished soon.
Sashiko progress
Paisley Purse progress
New stitch group project - Blackwork, designer Elizabeth Almond
I also worked on the Japanese Patterns, but didn’t take a picture.
