Posted in Canvas Work on 6 October 2008 | 4 Comments »
My canvas work project was fun to do. I stitched the same pattern twice, stitched them together… made a twisted cord… a tassel… and … Bob’s your uncle …. my scissor fob was born!
The chart I used came from a book I found in a charity shop. “Start embroidery” by Betty Barnden is definately definitely* one of my [...]
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Posted in Canvas Work, Cross stitch, WIP on 28 September 2008 | 5 Comments »
Although it has been quiet in here there has been some busy working behind the scene. I finaly tried a bit of canvas work. It took me a long time to get to grips with my new ‘recycled’ frame, I had no clue how to use it. After some messing around I figured it out and [...]
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Posted in Canvas Work on 16 September 2008 | 4 Comments »
No one can convince me anymore that recycling is a chore, I tell you it’s pure fun:)
My neighbour gave me, about a week ago, when she heard that I like to stitch, two boxes full of tapestry wool and a piece of canvas. She thought that I might have some use for it as she herself [...]
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