Rainy Day Stitching
Nothing like it! We did get out for our walk today, It was a chilly 50 degrees and drizzly, but we cut it a bit short. After that, I decided that it was a perfect day to stay in, and to just stitch! I'm happy to say that I did just that. Since all the little houses and birdhouses were stitched on my WIP, I decided that I would stick with the deep brown and do some outlining. Now I know that there are many who love the cross stitching but hate to do the backstitching. I have always loved both. I love the way the outlining makes so much pop on the piece. The colors just seem to jump out along with all the different shapes of things. Here's a before and an after picture, showing what a difference it makes.
And one more close up of the birdhouses. The taller house looks a little wonky, as the fabric isn't ironed yet. I'm just so loving this stitch!
Well North Carolina has joined the many other states that are closing businesses and all during the coronavirus outbreak. No visiting nursing homes. Restaurants to close today at five and only serve food through the takeout windows or home deliveries. I'm keeping all in prayer. This will devastate the population in so many ways. We're washing hands and everything as we've always done, plus I'm cleaning door knobs and cell phones every day. Mail box handles as well. None of us can be too cautious.
I ordered a chart from Casa Canina, and when it came, it was the wrong one. The one they sent was the "Ice Queen". To correct the mistake, they have had me keep the "Ice Queen" and they sent the one I did order to replace it. What this all boils down to is that I have the "Ice Queen" chart to give away. It should be a beautiful piece, but not my style. If any of you would like it, please email me at MissLindaLee@ec.rr.com, and please include your full name and address. Here's a picture of the piece. Want to add that the chart is large print and is very clear. So let me know if you're interested. This is 300 st. by 300 st.
I think I'm going to cut this post short. This chilly and rainy day has put me in such a relaxed mode, that I'm thinking of heading to bed pretty quick here. By the way..........It's only 6:10!
Y'all take care and stay well. Happy St. Patricks Day. Enjoy all the beautiful greens out there today! Love you all.
Love! Love! Love you all!
Linda, The backstitching really makes the colors pop. Thanks for the heads up on the giveaway. Stay well. Mary &RJ
ReplyDeleteGood morning Mary! I think that's why I've never minded doing the backstitch. It's a brand new day here and it's sunny and warmer. Have a blessed day my friend.
ReplyDeleteI love a rainy day. We are going to have the rest of the week rainy I guess here in Indiana. Stay healthy. I love your backstitching. I agree with you. It really helps the designs pop. Keep up that gorgeous stitching!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie. Hope your week ahead will be full of beautiful colors and lots of stitches for you my friend. It's another beautiful
Delete70 degree day here. Loving it!
LindaLee: I am not a fan of rainy days, it seems I get to lazy and just sit, I do not even like to stitch or bead, its an illness with me, giggles.
ReplyDeleteYour design is lovely backstitching does make some designs pop, it sure does on this one, very sweet design.
Stay well have a wonderful week, please do not include me in your giveaway it is lovely I just need to get caught up with my basket which has many items waiting.
Catherine
I had to giggle too Catherine! Too bad to just sit and do nothing! Yeah right! LOL It was a beautiful day here and I worked a little outside as well as in. Have a great rest of the week my friend.
DeleteYour WIP is coming along nicely. The backstitching really adds to it. We are supposed to have rain here this evening. Take care and thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteThank you again for stopping in Robin. I think of you so often and am so glad you're a sweet friend of mine. Lots of colors and stitches to you.
DeleteThe backstitch certainly made a difference to the birdhouse. I enjoy the back stitching too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Julie! You love the back stitching as well! I always find it so relaxing. Especially after lots and lots of counting and color changing. Thank you so much for stopping in Julie.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely makes a difference when you add the back stitching! When I started stitching, everything was back stitched and now sometimes it seems strange not to.
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