This is a step out of my box for me - doing embroidery. My mom taught me way back when I was 8 or so, but I haven't done much lately - so not sure what I'm doing. I used pencil to mark the design - didn't have a non permanent marker with a thin enough dib to make the small lettering. What do you use? Jenny said to use a back stitch, so had to hunt the internet to find out what that was - I don't know the names of the stitches. Then I had to figure out how to do the curves with the back stitch - settled for taking tiny stitches around the curves. The fabrics above the hoop are the parts for piecing the block. I had the multicolor print in my stash, but had to buy the other two. I was thrilled that the color swatches (on paper) at Connecting Threads came out so true to what I needed. You never know when you are ordering something from a catalog.
So what's on your design wall? Go on over to Judy's Patchwork Times on my sidebar to see what others are up to.
I think about doing things and you do them.....you inspire me, but not enought to get up in the morning and get on with things....grin. Still in my PJs...giggle.
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ReplyDeleteLooks great!! You're doing an excellent job!! I think you have the back stitch down!!
Also, love the Bible verse you're using. One of my favorite!!
Hugs!
Deanna
I love seeing others stitching. I can't do it but I do like to see it. Yours looks great.
ReplyDeleteIsn't there something relaxing about stitching? What a lovely stitchery quilt to start up - looking forward to watching it progress. :D
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