My first start for the new year is Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings. I am a center starter, so this is block 5 of 12. I plan on stitching one block a month in 2010 along with a SAL group. I am (rather insanely) stitching it on cream 40ct silk gauze, over 1, with DMC. Each block is less than 2.5 inches square! I have had to make a few adjustments to the pattern so it will work on the gauze, like using full cross stitches on the lettering, instead of the usual half crosses of petit point. A few more minor adjustments too. This will be an interesting experiment! If anyone is interested in joining us visit here!
Over one on 40 count silk! That is a real challenge. This block is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow. You must have terrific eyesight. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have amazing eyes and probably an equally amazing magnifier!
ReplyDeleteThe block looks great. That bird looks like he has an afro...
Lovely! Are you just using cross stitches or are you using a combination of cross stitches and petite point?
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Kathy. It must be stunning in person.
ReplyDeleteThanks y'all!
ReplyDeleteChristine, I'm hoping it will only be the letters in the blocks that need to be full cross stitches. With petit point (half cross) it's hard to read some of the letters. I had to do some smyrna crosses for the flower heads too, rather than eyelet stitches. Too many threads in one hole doesn't work.
Looks good!
ReplyDeleteKathy, I'm so in awe of you for doing such a huge piece over 1 on 40ct - it must be amazing irl! Lovely first block.
ReplyDeleteWell done on yoiur Chtistmas SAL stitching. I like the idea of the biscornament. I think I will be finishing some things off like that in future.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love this design and have the chart. I can't believe you're doing this on silk gauze. That's certainly a challenge.
ReplyDeleteAlso thanks to the link to Inside Arachne's Silken Web design blog.
Great job! I'm very happy to know you and your blog.
ReplyDeleteHugs
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