Sunday, November 11, 2018

Swan Stitch-a-Long, part 3


Hi everyone! It's been a busy three weeks -- sometimes I really think it can't possibly be three weeks since the last check-in, so I go back and look... yep. Three.

I did get some key stitching done, but it still feels very empty... I stitched the "ground" sections:


I've done most of the outlining on the central leaves:

And done some of the feather outlining on the left swan:

Next steps: finish the feather outlining. Fill in the leaves. Start filling in the pale blue background. Just keep moving forward!

At the risk of sounding WAY more jet-set than we really are, I'm writing this post a bit early as we'll be en route to China for a week's holiday on November 11. So apologies if I'm missing any last-minute changes!

When we return home, I look forward to seeing all the amazing work my fellow stitchers are doing -- but you should take a peek now!

Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, LindaHeidi, Jackie, Hayley, Tony, MeganCatherineDeborah,  Connie, and Clare.



6 comments:

  1. My goodness, you've certainly done a lot of foundation work. Things will go so fast when you start filling in.

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  2. Amazing progress. Well done and enjoy the trip to China :-)

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  3. I've never done this kind of outline stitching on canvas work. Might have to give it a try sometime. This is going to be another gorgeous piece (pillow?). Enjoy China!

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  4. I think you have done a monumental job of prepping here, the fill in will be so smooth and quick! Enjoy your trip! Did you go as a tour or on your own?

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  5. Great progress! Hope you are having a nice trip to China!!!!

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  6. Looks great. Have a wonderful time in China.

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