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Tuesday 18 September 2012

Hemstitch tutorial, tiny stitches and 'Mr Big'!

I made a start on Brenda Keyes' round Grace and Virtue sampler although I did not get very far. I am so enjoying these tiny little stitches made 1*2 on 48ct Gander linen (which is a very pale ivory despite looking quite grey in the picture) with HDF Mermaid Blue 2329 silk thread.

And here is an update on 'Mr Big'. As you can see the border is complete and three of the corners. The pattern calls that the centre box is left empty although there is a chart if you wish to fill this in. I am undecided at the moment whether to leave it blank or stitch it.

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My hem-stitching tutorial is now up on my Tutorials blog *here* or click on the Tutorials button on the sidebar. There are plenty of pictures with written instructions and I really hope you will be able to follow this. Any feedback is welcome.

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Blue, Hoop Box, Mr Big, Tutorials

5 Comments:

On 18 September 2012 at 15:50, CalamityJr

Do you have a favorite quote or saying you could put in that center area?
On 19 September 2012 at 09:01, Anonymous

Oh yes, I sure believe you are enjoying the tiny tiny stitches.
On 20 September 2012 at 02:24, Catherine

Very pretty stitches! Love the idea of putting a quote in the center. Or, how about your initials, a special date, or even the name of your town?
On 20 September 2012 at 11:57, Akila

Very pretty and delicate stitching. Love the table topper
On 21 September 2012 at 22:14, Mary in TN

I did this as a traditional tablecloth on my foyer/dining area table. Just love the motifs and the colors.