Tuesday 17 September 2013

Finish it in 2013 Update blog and WIP update post

It's been a while since I last made an update post like this so here is an overview of where everything is:

New Projects:

I started a "large" and complicated new cross stitch project this year based on a photograph by a really talented Alaskan photographer who was incredibly kind and said I could make a cross stitch of it. The photographer is Mike Gates, go check out his site - his work is amazing!

The pattern was made for me as a prize for winning a competition on dA. It's 10 inches wide  x 14 1/2 inches high = 180 x 261 stitches on 18 ct Aida and it uses 147 colours. I am truly intimidated but I did ask for the pattern to be as close to the photo as possible and didn't limit size or colours and I certainly got what I asked for!

In February I dyed the fabric for this using coffee. I started stitching in March

 Update: The first 3 sections are complete and part of the 4th section has also been done.

Mystery project A and B:


New completed projects:

See the Finished in 2013 tab of the blog for my finishes :)

The Current WIP's:


8th century tile floor embroidery in greens and blues. 
 Update: I have finished the outlines for the border and done quite a bit of the filling in.



The UFO's:


2 sleeping bunnies - a Priscilla babyland embroidery - about half done but I *so* hate doing 1/4 and 3/4 cross stitches.

Dog embroidery (portrait) made from a photo years ago by a company - about 1/5th done.

Dog embroidery (standing) made from a photo years ago by a company - barely started.

Autumn leaves needle book WIP - embroidery is 1/2 finished.

Sampler - started
Update: I am behind with the TAST (see side bar) and haven't worked on it since the last update so added to UFO list.

Sagittarius star sign by Lanarte - central area complete
Update: No progress made on this.

4 comments:

  1. Hello

    Just found your blog through IHSW.
    Your stitching is lovely (:

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    1. Thanks :D

      It's always nice to know how someone bumps into a blog so thanks for telling me :D

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  2. I found you from WIPocalypse linkup. Your work is beautiful!

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    1. Cool - thanks for also letting me know where you found me :)

      Thank you! I'm glad you like what I've made/am making :D

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