iStitch

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Something new, something old!

Edgar very kindly invited me to join his latest RR - With My Needle's An Emblem of Love. Luckily I had this pattern in my stash so I took a working copy and have chosen my fabric and thread in readiness for the start. The fabric is 36ct antique white Edinburgh linen and the thread is HDF Magpie Tears 2349 (formerly Kolbart Blue) the same colour that I used for Alphabets Blue (here). I ordered these from Vikki only a few days ago and they arrived this morning. As soon as the 'break-up' of the pattern arrives from San Francisco I will make a start.

The end of July is nigh and it's time for an update on Beatrix Potter SAL. July was a busy month for me and I was only able to stitch the top right hand motif and the tiny one underneath that one but at least I made some progress albeit small. I apologise for the poor photos - we are forecast rain and it's dull and overcast and maybe I should have invited Georgia to take them?

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Beatrix Potter Quaker SAL, Emblem of Love RR

11 Comments:

On 29 July 2009 at 15:23, Kim B

I love that color!
On 29 July 2009 at 15:35, Anonymous

I love the BP you know. However painful it will have been to finish, it will look good in the end !
On 29 July 2009 at 18:09, Lisa

Love the color of the thread you chose - this is going to be pretty!
On 29 July 2009 at 18:52, Andrea

Love the colour you chose for your RR. BP does look wonderful.
On 29 July 2009 at 19:12, angelasweby

Carol,
Your project with Edgar sounds really exciting. I really love that colour and can't wait to see your progress.
Talking of progress your BP is looking good.
We've had some terrible downpours today and now Alexis tell s me grey, gloomy and rainy weather has been forecast for the whole of the summer...aargh!! Lets cosy down to some cross stitching :>)
Hugs Angela
On 29 July 2009 at 20:55, Snip

Your Beatrix Potter looks wonderful and so delicate! Your blog is just lovely. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting.
On 29 July 2009 at 23:50, CJ in OK ;-)

Good progress, enjoy your new start the thread is so pretty. CJ ok;-)
On 31 July 2009 at 02:24, Cindy F.

I love watching RR's grow! Can't wait to see your start!!
Bea is so beautiful! Good job Carol!
On 31 July 2009 at 04:51, Jeanne

Catching up on your latest projects Carol - what a lovely pincushion & needleroll - to die for! And loved the pretty blue Souvenir de France your friend stitched for you with the matching fob - too cute. :) I have had Emblem of Love in my stash kitted up for awhile -it's a great project and I'll be watching your progress.
On 31 July 2009 at 08:33, Solstitches

I love the design that has been chosen for the RR and the silk is such a gorgeous colour.
Your BP is looking good. I'm slogging my way through this with about a quarter left to do.
On 1 August 2009 at 18:05, Anonymous

Gorgeous color! Sounds like a nice project :)