After what seemed like a huge break we finally got part 11 of this. I’ve had it sitting on my To Do pile for a couple of weeks while I caught up with Song of the Weather but at last I’ve got it done. It only took a couple of evenings as it’s just a small section this time.
There were some stitches that I hadn’t done before and a couple of familiar ones.
As usual, I’ve taken some close-ups.
That one is Victoria stitch. It consists of 6 steps and uses four colours. I rather enjoyed doing it.
Vault stitch. Very simple and to be honest, I can’t really see why it’s got its own name instead of being a Rhodes variation. Nice to stitch – very easy.
Japanese stitch, which consists of just Satin stitch really. I do like the effect you get doing it in that gorgeous blue variegated thread though. Then there’s the rather uneven Lazy Daisies in the metallic. I’d be quite happy if I never saw another Lazy Daisy.
Japanese Darning. Two steps, two colours. Easy peasy. I like the little Rhodes Berries perched on the top.
Closed Fly stitch. I’ve either done this one before, or a very similar variation. I like it. It’s easy to do and looks interesting.
I thought it was about time to show another photo of the whole thing. It’s growing quite nicely now. I can see what the shape of the next three parts will be and then I can’t wait to see what we’re doing in the corners. I’m starting to wonder if there will be a border all the way around.
Onto Around the World in 80 days next and I hope to finish it off.
A slight obsession with books 