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"
The whole piece measures 21" x 11" and is yet to be framed.
"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.
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.
We did it! Thank you for all your friendship and encouragement through a challenging year ❤️
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DeleteHow 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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DeleteThey are both beautiful . A lovely keepsake of 2024
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Deleteshould say 2023-2024 of course!
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DeleteBoth 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?
ReplyDeleteWould be great to see some highlights from the notebook too! Kx
The notebooks are mostly technical notes about the stitching, and personal notes about our family situations. Not really for sharing
DeleteAnd I've enjoyed reading these posts. Thank you,
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DeleteHow 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
ReplyDeleteOh yes,project #3 well into final planning. Hoping to start in July
DeleteBoth 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!).
ReplyDeleteOh 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
DeleteBoth 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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DeleteThey are both so lovely! Well done, both of you!
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DeleteBoth are super fabulous. Such neatness and detail in each of them.
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DeleteWhat wonderful work and as you say great collaboration. Catriona
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DeleteHow very lovely and uplifting x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
It has truly been a joyful activity
DeleteThese are lovely! Kirsten's and your embroidery are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, we've both learned a lot en route
DeleteThese are stunning, they took a lot of planning before you even put needle to fabric. Well done. JanF
ReplyDeleteI think we have both realised how much better it works out if we spend time planning carefully
DeleteThey are both really beautiful! What a wonderful collaborative endeavour. Well done, both of you. Love FD xx
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DeleteBoth are so lovely. Reminds me of days when I collaborated with Cross Stitch Round Robins!
ReplyDeleteIt is the first time I have ever done something like this
DeleteABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Congratulations on your finished project. It has been wonderful watching the two pieces come together into a beautiful masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynn
DeleteWhat a success! I love the way the different embroideries all blend so well to make the whole in each one.
ReplyDeleteIt is great how everything comes together
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