Not a lot of posting but a lot of stitching this month ...

Dear all

I have to admit I have not had a lot of posting / blogging time. This was partially to killing my phone (with which I take photos). An entire separate story ... and by the way in present day and age it is next to impossible to exist without a phone. Even during the entire country going into isolation. To top up my bank account is now blocked from online transactions (seeing as I failed the authentication by text).

However on a positive note ... a lot of stitching time. Here is my progress on the 'Two of a Kind' .. 50.5 hours in total since 7 March.

WIP - 30 March 2020

I have changed the fabric from 14 count to 18 count and I am loving it a lot more. I am half way there and you can even see the 2 magpies emerging.

WIP- 30 March 2020

I have not made progress on my other cross stitch projects ... but did do some silk ribbon embroidery which I will share in the next few days. 

Until soon,

Lija

I'm not fat by Margaret Sherry and some unexpected downsizing to stash

Dear all

'I'm not fat...' by Margaret Sherry is coming along well. I have now completed stitching the cat and am onto the cupcake with only the frame and backstitching to go.

WIP - 2 March 2020

I may take a break from this design to stitch a couple of magpies. 

Speaking of my magpies, this is the chart I am designing based on one of my paintings I gave you a sneak peak last time, after commencing stitching I have realised I hate 14 count fabric. Having not used 14 count in so long I forgot how with using 2 strands the white comes through the design. If a kit has empty space for a background I swap the fabric out for even weave and where there is full coverage I prefer 18 count (with 16 at a push). Interestingly I tried either 20 count and hated it as the fabric was less structured.

So I will be saying good bye to 5 packs of 14 count fabric. Not quite the kits or charts that I am tracking, but there is definitely space appearing in my cross stitch / knitting drawer.

Until soon

Lija