Wednesday 12 June 2024

All Stitched Up!

 I have finally completed my half of the Cross Stitch Collaboration. The stitching was all done by Pentecost as we planned, but I had to complete the notebook with details, and scan the book to send a copy to Kirsten. Now it is all done. My final stitching was the border round the edge. names and dates top and bottom, and I chose verses from Psalm 4 for left and right. 
"You put gladness in my heart" 
    "In peace I will lie down and sleep"
You should be able to click on this for a better view, and for the individual months, click on the "cross country collaboration" label in the sidebar.
The whole piece measures 21" x 11" and is yet to be framed.

The side borders of  Kirsten's say 
"Dum Spiro Spero - while I breathe, I hope"
    Lo, I am with you always"
This has been a great follow up to our original Postcard Project. I can really recommend this collaborative stitching to build sewing skills and strong friendships.


38 comments:

  1. We did it! Thank you for all your friendship and encouragement through a challenging year ❤️

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    1. ❤️πŸ‘What a year it has been!

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  2. How beautiful these both are. Well done to you and Kirsten. A true reminder that our lives are made up of small moments and happenings that all count and that we are always greater than the sum of our parts. Sarah in Sussex

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  3. They are both beautiful . A lovely keepsake of 2024

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  4. should say 2023-2024 of course!

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  5. Both pieces are a triumph! It's been delightful to share in the process as you have completed them! Am I right in thinking you are keeping the top one and Kirsten, the bottom one?
    Would be great to see some highlights from the notebook too! Kx

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    1. The notebooks are mostly technical notes about the stitching, and personal notes about our family situations. Not really for sharing

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  6. And I've enjoyed reading these posts. Thank you,

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  7. How wonderful. This has been such fun to follow your collaboration, gold stars to you both. Very accomplished stitching and design from you both. Are you going to collaborate on another project? Thank you for including your followers. Sue H

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    1. Oh yes,project #3 well into final planning. Hoping to start in July

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  8. Both pieces are outstanding. Fantastic job ladies.I've got a piece to start for a local seaside project that I've joined but the 12" x 12" blank linen square has been lying for two weeks untouched. You've given me some inspiration to finally get started. (My theme is going to be jellyfish and seaweed, any advice gratefully received!).

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    1. Oh that sounds lovely, Ann. My top tips would be (1) if you're learning a new stitch, practice it first on another piece of fabric till you have the hang of it (2) Try different threads (stranded, perle,cotton abroder etc and also couching) to get interesting effects

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  9. Both pieces are beautiful and have so much detail. I have enjoyed hearing the stories behind them and seeing them progress. Looking forward to seeing your next collaboration.

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  10. They are both so lovely! Well done, both of you!

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  11. Both are super fabulous. Such neatness and detail in each of them.

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  12. What wonderful work and as you say great collaboration. Catriona

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  13. How very lovely and uplifting x
    Alison in Wales x

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  14. These are lovely! Kirsten's and your embroidery are amazing.

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    1. Thank you, we've both learned a lot en route

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  15. These are stunning, they took a lot of planning before you even put needle to fabric. Well done. JanF

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    1. I think we have both realised how much better it works out if we spend time planning carefully

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  16. They are both really beautiful! What a wonderful collaborative endeavour. Well done, both of you. Love FD xx

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  17. Both are so lovely. Reminds me of days when I collaborated with Cross Stitch Round Robins!

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    1. It is the first time I have ever done something like this

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  18. Lynn in Oregon12 June 2024 at 16:58

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Congratulations on your finished project. It has been wonderful watching the two pieces come together into a beautiful masterpiece.

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  19. What a success! I love the way the different embroideries all blend so well to make the whole in each one.

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    1. It is great how everything comes together

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