Monday 21 July 2014

From A - Stitching Finishes

Sometime late last year, I took a look through a pile of half finished cross stitch projects and decided it was high time to finish a few of them off. In the early part of the New Year, I stitched, mounted and framed three projects that have been hanging over me for quite some time.

Christmas Cross Stitch 

The first is a Dimensions Gold Collection kit called a Vintage Merry Christmas that I picked up about 6 years ago at a craft fair with the intention of giving it to Kelsey for her (then) new home. All that was left was a few hours of back stitching. I finally gave this to Kelsey last weekend so I can actually share it with you.

Leaning Tower of Macaroons - Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Up next was the Leaning Tower of Macaroons by the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery which I started (and finished stitching) back in early 2012. It only took about an hour to block and mount it for framing. I love the way the pearl colour of the linen sets off the bright colours of the macaroons.

Hydrangea Cross Stitch

Lastly was a blue hydrangea cross stitch kit that I picked up at Liberty of London in late 2011. I bought it with an flower loving, English-born friend in mind. At the time, it was an attractive option because it didn't require a single bit of dreaded back stitching. I swapped out the original aida for a white evenweave fabric for a more polished background.

Blocking, mounting and framing these projects really made them shine, transforming them from a rumply uneven-looking pile of mess into beautiful finished products. It felt great to focus on each project until it was finished instead of flitting between six different projects. Hoping to carry this strategy forward so that I can have a couple more needlework finishes to show you before the year is out.

6 comments:

  1. They all turned out looking great. It's amazing how rumpled can look so nice flattened and framed isn't it?? You've reminded me of some of my own unfinished hibernating rumplies

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  2. Wow, these are so detailed! The macaroons are totally my favorite. :)

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  3. I love all three of your beautifully finished cross stitch projects. The hydrangea is my favorite, it happens to be my favorite flower in my favorite color.

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  4. Is there any chance you could share the macaroon pattern? It's no longer available to purchase.

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