This is the scheduled three-weekly post for the SAL that I’m doing with several other crafty blogs and I’m delighted to say that I have a finish!
That border looks lovely but it was really fiddly. I think I spent as much time looking at the back of the work as I did the front.
I’m not sure how I’m going to finish this one off. It’ll be going in the (rather full) tub of completed projects. I really must do something with them one of these days…
New project next time and I’m not sure which one it’ll be. I have one lined up ready, but there are a couple more that are clamouring for attention, so who knows which one’ll win.
For the stitch-a-long I’m linking up to these lovely blogs:
Avis at Sewing beside the sea
Claire at Claire93
Kate at Tall tales from Chiconia
Gun at Rutigt
Wendy at The crafter’s apprentice
Lucy at Lucyannluna
Sue at The Magpie’s nest
Constanze at Textile Dreamer
Jess at Ever the crafter
Not everyone does an update each time, but their blogs are always worth a visit.
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A slight obsession with books 
May 24, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Congrats on the finish! It is a sweet stitch. I do love the border.
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May 24, 2016 at 9:19 PM
Thanks 🙂
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May 23, 2016 at 8:46 AM
This embroidery is so beautiful! Well done!
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May 23, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Thank you 🙂
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May 23, 2016 at 7:11 AM
Well done on the finish! This is such a charming piece, i love the border
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May 23, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Thanks 🙂
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May 22, 2016 at 11:34 PM
This looks great! The designs are so adorable ^^
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May 23, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Thank you 🙂
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May 22, 2016 at 6:50 PM
Hurrah! It’s lovely! I see cushion when I look at this, if it’s the right size? Or maybe the front panel of a bag?
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May 23, 2016 at 5:56 PM
Thanks 🙂
It’s the right size and shape for a cushion, but I’m not sure what the cats would make of that 😉
Maybe a bag…
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May 23, 2016 at 10:23 PM
Hopefully they’d be less inclined to lie on a bag… My MIL (aka The Dowager) did a tapestry panel and got me to turn it into a bag for her, like a shopper with a flat base, but long handles so she could wear it over her shoulder. She uses it all the time, so the format works for her, at least.
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May 24, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Definitely worth thinking about. I just need more hours in the day 🙂
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May 24, 2016 at 11:44 PM
Ah, I know the feeling… I’m a bit frustrated about how much time I’m having to ‘waste’, unable to work on my projects because my back won’t let me.
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May 22, 2016 at 5:48 PM
It’s wonderful! Well done! Do you feel you have to frame all your needlework, or could you finish this one by hemming three sides and making a casing at the top? That way you could run a dowel through it and hang it. Or turn it into a lovely pillow if it’s not too big. It really ought to be displayed, not just put away in a tub!
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May 23, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Thanks 🙂
I’m actually more inclined to frame with fabric than with a proper picture frame. It’s a lot cheaper, and easier too. I’ve done quite a few like that, including all the Cottage of the month pieces, which are all on two long dowels. And yes, I really should get some of these projects on display 😛
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May 22, 2016 at 2:38 PM
It’s great. I especially love how the clouds seem to stand out.
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May 23, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Thanks. I love that about it too 🙂
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May 22, 2016 at 10:13 AM
well done Carole, this really is a lovely design
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May 23, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Thank you 🙂
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May 22, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Well done 😃. You’ve had loads of finishes since you joined the SAL. This one is so pretty!
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May 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Thanks. I’m feeling really motivated by the SAL. It just gives me that nudge to get some stitching done 🙂
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May 22, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Well done another one finished. It looks fantastic
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May 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Thank you 🙂
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