I did a little stitching this week. Once I started, it was hard to stop. First, I finished the outlining...
Then, I did a lot of French knots including these ones that make up the seed heads on the fireweed branches. I have admired several other stitchers' dense French knots on their projects. This is the first time that I have done this and I think I did ok!
There were lots and lots of French knots to do--eyes on all the birds, food for the birds and berries on the branches.
The birds on the ground with this snow-woman are eating some other type of seed...stitched as seed stitches!
I did the French knots on the branch on the right several years ago, when I first worked on this picture, before it got put away. The knots on the left side were done this week. I decided to leave the old knots in, as a testament to the improvements in my stitching abilities over time.
Now, on to the seed bead snowflakes. I will need to work on the beads while sitting at a table so I don't lose the beads as I sew them in place. I'm really glad that I decided to take this project out of hiding and back into action!
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ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute. Love your smowmen cross stitch project ♥
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find this pattern?
Love all the little details in this piece and your french knots look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love it - I have really liked to watch your progress on this piece - I always love seeing stitchery I do not know why I can't get into making them - I guess I have so many quilts going all the time I don't want to become overwhelmed with another craft?
ReplyDeleteWe will both be sitting at tables working on beads this weekend. I really love this piece and have enjoyed watching your progress. The outlining and special stitches really make it pop. It is so adorable. I love all those birds.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! All the details are fiddly to stitch but add so much to the design!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. The little snowmens are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe French Knots add so much. A worthwhile stitch and one that makes me nervous to do. Getting near the finish of a project is great motivation. Great job! Looking forward to the addition of beads.
ReplyDeleteNice job - I love how the outlining always makes the piece come alive
ReplyDeleteYeah, the end is in sight! I always love doing the final bit, and beading. The beads just add a little 'bling' that appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great job! ;^)
ReplyDeleteI like the French knot berries -they look great to me - and all the little details too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of French knots! A lovely x stitch and very cute!
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