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Sunday, April 19, 2020

SAL UPDATE

Yes, it's time for the every three weeks SAL update.   My stitching has been a little bit of everywhere during the last 6 weeks.  I haven't touched my main project for 3 weeks now..   I suspect that I don't want to finish it.  It has been a joy to stitch.  Maybe next time.  Meanwhile...........


St. Sylvestre
Long Dog Samplers



2020 Mystery Sampler
The undone motif is April's
It will reach to the bottom of the flower pot above it.
The left shows the both the top and bottom of the left side.
The bottom left motif is all there.



The Acorn Sampler
This has made slow progress but definitely progress.

I think that this is everything that I had been working on.
I have plenty more WIPs.  Plenty to finish.
and Yet

A new start


I am not currently working it on the stitch gauze
That will come later with more sunshine and less stress.

Meanwhile


The portion with the word SOUL unstitched is a royal pain.
I have all but two of the called for threads
The two threads for this section look the same.
Virtually no differences.
But I tried them - that was the first pass.
I checked my stash again looking for something and found one of the colors called for
Much darker then then the new version.
Now I threw al the colors on the floor where all the sunshine was.
Tried a second combo - no go
Went thru the stash again and came of with two solids in the same family
but one DMC and one Anchor.
Third time was the charm.  At least in my opinion.

I've decided that I need to do some small pieces.
We shall see.

And that's the report for this past three weeks.
Hopefully more stitching next time.
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13 comments:

Sewing Beside the Sea said...

All your projects are looking great. What is the fabric you're using? It's beautiful!

Magpie Sue said...

I do love the things you choose to stitch. Seems like every last project is something I'd be happy to have in my home - but I'm not willing to stitch them! Cross stitch is not my technique of choice. So glad there are those of you who do enjoy it. :D

Anonymous said...

Love the colours on the acorn sampler - I think that is my favourite.

K Reeves said...

You have some of the best samplers ever! I think I need to do one next, it's been awhile and I do enjoy them so much. :) Thanks for the inspiration, and the eye candy!

Sunny said...

I love all of your sampler projects -- and because of you I spent far too long perusing the Long Dog site! :) I am trying to be VERY DISCIPLINED and work on projects in my stash rather than acquiring new ones ... but I do love a sampler, so maybe I already have a chart (and I definitely have fabric and floss!) to pick one up.

Katie said...

Beautiful work. I love that Erica Michael's piece. It's on my wishlist. Too bad it gave you problems. Sure looks nice now.

Anonymous said...

I do love your Saint Sylvestre design - black on white is so effective!
claire93

nwpaintedlady said...

All the samplers are wonderful. Can't choose a favorite as I love all of them.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I have a new Erika Michaels pattern in my stash. Yes, sometimes I question the shade choices too or placement of letters, etc. You are right to find what works for you. All your pieces are ones I love. Happy Stitching from me and stay safe!

Gun said...

You do have a lot of projects going on! I love the St. Sylvestre!

Pyros & Patch said...

Very beautiful your projects to embroidery! I love sampler!
Hugs,
Carmela

Carole said...

I love all your projects and I definitely approve of having a new start. Sometimes you just can't resist :D

Laura said...

I did one Long Dog sampler that took years to finish. Keep on stitching!