With the exception of her slippers, I'm completely done with the green, and you can see the place where she'll be eventually holding a ladybug at the end of that arm. That random green blob above her collar is a pacifier. This design is definitely one that will change much when the backstitching (of which there is A LOT) is completed.
Sadly, I didn't have time to finish the white on her bloomers last night, and was an idiot and forgot my scissors this morning, so couldn't work on them at lunch today either. Grr.
I'm very pleased with the progress, but at this rate, I need like 4 more straight stitching days in order to make my deadline for this piece (it needs to go out day after Memorial Day). I feel like there is many late nights in my future...
On another note, I hate how stiff this 16 count aida is! I've never had fabric that felt this way before, it's driving me bonkers.
Also on another completely random note, I broke 4 needles this weekend. 4!!!! That's a record for me. I don't think I've ever broken more than 1 in like a month before, and this was over just 2 days.
Also, also, etc.... I hate quarter stitches. Just saying.
Quarter stitches are a complete pain on Aida. Love your progress.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think if I ever stitch this one again, I will do it on evenweave. Sadly, this had to be done on aida because it's for charity and they only allow aida squares.
DeleteYou made a good progress !! :) So far I haven't broken any needles while stitching. Just like french knots, quarter stitches are also not so interesting but they do give a good effect to the design.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are definitely a necessary evil, especially in this design. I'm sure they will look great once they're done.
DeleteGreat progress! Shame on thei aida for being so stiff though. Do you know what brand it is?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure actually. It's one I picked up at Joann's, although I don't think it's Charles Craft.
DeleteI can see quarter stitches been much easier on evenweave after trying it, hah. Whenever I was having an awful time with the Aida, I would switch to a sharp needle.
ReplyDeleteWow you got a lot done! I did a Tinkerbell piece before Christmas and had a deadline too. I'm sure it will work out in the end. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress! I hope you can meet your goal, and holy cow that's a lot of broken needles.
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress. You are really quick :)
ReplyDeleteQuarter stitches on stiff aida...sounds like a challenge! No wonder you are breaking needles. Good luck on meeting your deadline!
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