Friday, August 26, 2011

Happy Dancing Again!

Way back in May I was so excited to be starting Seaside Retreat from the new Blackbird Designs A Stitcher's Journey book. I can't actually remember now why I decided to stitch it 2x2 on 32ct fabric, but it was a big mistake. More and more over the last year or so I keep proving to myself that I much prefer stitching with one strand on higher count fabrics. I stitch my HAED's 1x1 on 25ct, and I LOVE stitching 1x2 on 36 or 40ct fabrics, but for some mad reason I started Seaside Retreat 2x2. Right from the very beginning I didn't enjoy stitching it, I really should have listened to the voice in my head who told me early on I should do a restart, but I'm stubborn so told it to shut up and on I went on my miserable way lol. If I hadn't loved the design itself so much and been so determined not to add another project to my ufo pile I'm sure it would have been stuffed in a cupboard not to be seen again for sometime. But anyway, I persevered and persevered, picking it up, adding a few stitches, putting it away again in disgust lol. But last night I was finally able to have a much needed happy dance! As a reminder this is stitched with Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers silk in Ocean Breeze. I think I am more relieved than anything else really to have this finished. I'm not sure how I'm going to finish it off yet, but it's going to be displayed in our conservatory eventually and will be a reminder to me that perseverance pays off, and that I should stick to 1x2 in future lol.
I was hoping to also be able to show you a pic of my A New Day after framing. The framer rang me yesterday to say it had been put in the mail, but Royal Mail are doing their usual stirling job of being totally rubbish, and it hasn't arrived today. I'm just hoping that it comes tomorrow.
This weekend's stitching is going to be Part 2 of the IStitch Mystery SAL which Carol emailed today, as well as the baby gift for my friend. I decided after my last post that I was going to be a good girl and stitch the Lizzie Kate Welcome Baby chart rather than ordering something new, so I've got it kitted up ready to go.
Hope you all have a great weekend, a long one for those of us in the UK, that the weather is kind and you get plenty of stitching in. Til next time!

8 comments:

Sheila said...

Enjoy your Happy Dance :)

Lesleyanne said...

Congratulations on your finish Lisa. It is gorgeous. Look forward to seeing your L*K Welcome Baby. I hope you get your delivery tomorrow.

Jennifer said...

Oh, very pretty!!! I was on a 1x1 kick earlier in the year and it was hard to switch back to 2x2

jane said...

It's lovely Lisa, enjoy your HD! I can't abide stitching over 1 but I do enjoy stitching over 2 with 1 thread occasionally. Well done for perservering, it is a lovely design.

Michelle said...

Oh Lisa its beautiful. I have this all ready to go I must get it out and make a start on it - well done xx

Claire said...

Congrats on your Happy Dance - love the colours!! Looking forward to seeing a piccie of your framed piece. Hugs Claire x

Barb said...

Well done on the perseverance Lisa , it was worth it yes,but I agree with you I find 2x2 hard when you have done the 1x1.
At least you will not have to find room in the basket of abandonment for it.

Sally said...

Congratulations on your finish Lisa. It is gorgeous and I do love the colour you've used. It look so lovely in real life:)

I hope your AND came. I'm as excited as you to see it! Lol!

Enjoy your stitching:) Chat soon. xxx