It's taken a while, but the honeycomb is finished! And I've made a start on the backstitching - the gray corners of the two frames have been outlined, the flourishes stitched around what will be the wording, and I've moved onto the flagstones. Backstitching can be barely noticeable, but it does make a difference to the finished look - that said, I generally prefer patterns that have very little LOL And this is the first design I can recall where the backstitching is done with several different colours (about ten, if I recall). No predictions on goals for this week, I'll just keep on with the backstitching, and maybe practice French knots on a spare piece of linen, as there are a lot more than I'd realized, well over 100 in that small lower right quadrant of the garden on those two green stems. There's some chain stitch as well before I get to the French knots - lots to keep me interested :) Thanks for those who are tagging along with me here - it's good to have company!
It's beautiful Di, it'll be well worth it when it's done.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo - it's one of those projects that "grows" on a person, and I'm liking it more with each stitch.
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ReplyDeleteDi,
This is wonderful. I love the flowers. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Thanks, Cindy - the flowers are especially welcome with each extra day of snow that we have here in March :)
DeleteBoy, you have made so much progress! It's amazing. I remember seeing this on the magazine.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I'm not sure myself where I first saw this one, but I knew I HAD to stitch it when I did.
DeleteI really love this - the honeycomb and the bees make me smile :) Wonderful progress so far, and I cannot wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteLOL - the bees are finally making me smile too, now that I'm almost finished with them - and I'm with you on "can't wait to see it finished"!
DeleteIts looking lovelier every time you post
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, Denise - I hope to have a new update in a day or two.
DeleteA lot of work but I'm sure it will be worth every stitch :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy - I just hadn't realized quite how many stitches there would be LOL
DeleteLooks good Di. I really like this piece. Grats on finishing the crosses, and good luck with the French Knots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good luck wishes :) - I haven't done a lot of French knots for a while, so I'll need not only luck, but lots of practice too!
DeleteOh, your WiP sure is pretty. Backstitching can be rather fiddly and ain't my fav either but it does make a design that much more refined.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
Thanks, Veronice - "refined" is a good word, thanks for suggesting that, it's a good one for me to keep in mind as I stitch along with yard after yard of backstitching :)
DeleteDi, it is my pleasure to award your blog the Liebster blog award! May it help more people find your lovely place on the web!
ReplyDeleteMerci :) - I'll pass along the award shortly, and look forward to re-visiting your blog frequently as well :)
DeleteBeautiful! I enjoyed stitching this one and I think I will have to get it out of the finished box and get it framed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy - I was tremendously encouraged to explore your blog posts and see that you'd done the same piece and done it so beautifully. And yes, you MUST get it framed, and show us the finished product.
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