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Monday 8 February 2010

Alphabets à ... update

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I am really enjoying stitching Alphabets à ... it's so tiny and delicate despite being stitched 2*2 on the 48ct Gander linen with the Soie Surfine thread - the side measurement is slightly under 7". There are two sets of 'patterns' to be stitched under the B and the rest of the top alphabet before I can move on to C. I have no idea why there is no x,y,z in the lower left corner!

I have chosen both fabric and thread for the new iStitch design although, of course, I may yet change my mind once I start stitching. I am also working on the hem-stitch tutorial which is proving difficult as I just cannot get good clear pictures of the steps involved. Please be patient - it is on it's way!

I had planned a shopping trip to day but, once again, it's raining heavily so I'll stitch instead.

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Alphabets à ..., Red

14 Comments:

On 8 February 2010 at 11:45, Suburban Stitcher

this is just gorgeous! can't wait to see your next pattern :)
On 8 February 2010 at 12:23, Amy

Lovely Carol - love the red! You must have really great vision.... ;-)

Can't wait to see what your next pattern will be!!

Happy stitching,
Amy
On 8 February 2010 at 12:51, Anonymous

Carol, so pretty and delicate looking.
red has always been a favorite of mine to stitch with.
On 8 February 2010 at 13:23, Barb

Carol I think you should change your name to Mary- practically perfect in every way. Your work looks so neat and I just love that alphabet in red.
On 8 February 2010 at 13:31, Anonymous

Wish I were stitching too...
I suppose the xyz simply did not fit in... Or maybe the designer got disturbed... Nice work in any case, and sorry if I am not following.
On 8 February 2010 at 14:40, Hazel

This is looking superb! The thread is lovely and looks great on that fine count. x
On 8 February 2010 at 16:21, Shay

I just love this design. Pluis the scissors are so cute!
On 8 February 2010 at 18:27, Andrea

Gorgeous WIP.
On 8 February 2010 at 19:01, Berit

Gosh, this is pretty! I love seeing shots with the scissors for scale. :D

Also looking forward to your tutorial; I've seen some in the past but I still haven't quite "caught on" and remain confused. :D
On 8 February 2010 at 19:06, BeckySC

DROOLING :) :) :)
((((((hugs my friend))))))
On 9 February 2010 at 04:28, Annie Bee

That is such a lovely Alphabet and looks beautiful in red.
On 9 February 2010 at 10:47, angelasweby

Carol, it's gorgeous, so delicate yet so eyecatching. I am always amazed when I hear you so casually mention things like 48 count and 50 count :>)
It's such a beautiful colour too.
Angela xx
On 9 February 2010 at 18:46, Meari

That is really beautiful!
On 12 February 2010 at 02:31, Susan @ Real Girl Designs

That sampler is gorgeous! Nice work so far, Carol.