Sunday, March 26, 2023

Delphian Cornflower Stitch-a-Long, part 3

Hi everyone! I can't believe it's been three weeks since our last check in... but I'm happy to say that I have a lot done. In fact, it's happy dance time!

Here's where I was last time, working on a traditional cross stitch pattern in a gorgeous kit from Avlea Folk Embroidery


And here's where I am now -- I just finished all the stitching!


I love this pattern, and the fabric, too:


I'm not sure how I'll finish it, but I think I will turn it into a pillow for a good friend. I think it will match her new couch! 

Now, what's next, I hear you asking. Well, first I want to make sure this stitching gets made into something, rather than go into the "stitched but not finished" box in the basement. 

Then I want to work on a project that I tore out of a stitching magazine in December 2000. No, that's not a typo. I tore out this pattern and had it in a folder for more than two decades. Last year I bought the fabric (which is, in real life, a midnight rather than a royal blue) and made sure I had all the floss.  


My plan is to stitch this and then put it into a cushion cover that I can put over my existing cushions come Christmas time. I like the idea that I'm finally going to work on a project that I have thought about since 2000. 

And speaking of projects, don't forget to check out the amazing projects my fellow stitchers are working on -- I love seeing what they're working on! Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, KathyMargaret, Heidi, JackieMegan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, AJCathie, LindaHelenConnieCindy, and Mary Margaret.

7 comments:

  1. beautiful happy dance! and good luck on the next project - my eyes can't cope with black!

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  2. Mary Margaret RipleyMarch 26, 2023 at 5:15 AM

    Wow just beautiful!! Congratulations on your finish and happy dance!

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  3. Congrats on the beautiful finish. This will make a wonderful pillow. I have saved stitchery patterns since the 1980's so yours is fairly recent by my standards. I like the idea of making a pillow cover for the holidays.

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  4. Congrats on the finish. It really is beautiful! But I am thrilled your starting a Christmas project, I have been toying with a few holiday ideas to start myself.

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  5. Wow! This will make a stunning pillow. Lucky friend! I love the new start too. I know it's going to be even more beautiful than photos could show. Looking forward to watching it grow. It's been waiting a long time LOL. Enjoy your well deserved Happy Dance!

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  6. Lovely colours on your finish. Don’t think I could stitch on dark anymore, even with good light and white underneath!

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  7. That is a beautiful piece; it will make a fabulous pillow for your friend! Your new project is really nice too, a great pillow cover for the season!

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