Another week of traveling, this time to Lake Tahoe, made me decided to start a relatively simple stitching project Dragonwings by Enchanting Lair. Fabric is the Australian hand dyed Belfast 32 ct linen, Spice Blend: Autumn Glade by Stitches and Spice. I use Plum color silk for the dragon part as suggested by Naomi of Stitches and Spice. I love the free form of the dragon. The purpleish silk on the soft cheerful colors of the dyed linen made it a real delight and simple to work on this project.
WIP: Dragonwings
WIP: Pompeji Garden
1/14/2007 1/3/2007
12/10/2006
The fabric is Teal Green Belfast 32 ct.
I did this part in my 10-day Miami, FL & Orangeburg, SC trip. I lost my beading needle toward the end of the trip so the mosaique left unfinished.
This project has been a real challenge every step of the way so far.
First of all, the very center part, the Jessica Stitch, took me sometime to figure out how to stitch it on the fabric correctly. I tried 3 times just this part to get it done right and the color effect I wanted.
I was not sure about my counting when I stitched the turquois blue boarder. I used the transparent 32ct grid to help me. The beads in my Mosaique were crooked at first. I applied Wendy Causer’s beading technique to stitch beads, now they stay straight.
The dark color and 32 ct fabric makes it really difficult to see clearly and to count. I finally figure out to use a magnifying glass and work in the daylight or real good lamp lighting. Otherwise, mistakes occur just like a few of the beads are crooked when you look real closely. Fortunately, I think I can fix those beads to make them straight.
Well, after all the fusses, I am really happy with my piece. I think and hope it’s going to get easier.
Pics Uploaded
WIP/UFO and Finishes pics have been uploaded to the PAGES section on the right-hand side column.
There are 4 WIP/UFOs and 7 finishes photos for your viewing pleasure!
My List of WIP/UFO
Here is my list:
1. Pompeji Garden: See progress pics here
2. Bliss Fairy: See progress pics here
3. Egyptian Sampler: See progress pics here
4. Pharoah’s Pet: See progress pics here
I will post my WIP/UFO pics later.
WIP is Work in Progress and UFO is Un-Finished Objects. These are the new terms in the cross stitch world I just learned. I have friends who chase UFOs that are Unidentified Flying Objects. Can’t wait to tell them about my UFOs and Area 51!
