I wanted to make a cross stitch piece, something to put in a small frame, but no patterns. So, I made up my own and this is what I came up with. Now that I have done it and realized where I went wrong, I can make a larger version to frame with the whole saying on it. I think it looks nice on my new side table in my bedroom and my Betsy mouse that I won, looks wonderful in the grouping.
Here is a closer look. I did this the old fashioned way, with graph paper and adjustments as I went. Not perfect, but not bad for my first try;) I have books coming in to the library, with colonial patterns, so I can improve on my designs for a new one, when I get them.
11 comments:
very nice
do you buy the linen aged like that already to do the cross stitching on?
love the look/color of this
ah yes I need to start cross stitching again
kathie
I love Betsy Mouse! All the cross stitching going on makes me want to dig out mine as well.
You are always so creatively busy & get such wonderful results! Lovely Debbie! :)
I use tsukineko walnut ink on my pieces. I mix it with water since it is stronger than most. Then I just spray it on and put it in the dryer on a rack, to dry it. You can put it in the sun too, when it is warm out.
Debbie
I have not cross stitched in years.I know have some UFO's there too.Maybe I will dig them out some time.I love what you did with yours.
I love your cross stitched piece and you did a wonderful job designing and stitching it. I've been working on finishing up some that I started, I get them stitched and don't turn them into a bowl filler or frame them - I like the sitting part! ~Ann
You have been so busy and both projects are absolutely gorgeous!! Good for you!! You make me want to try cross stitching...!
Paulette
The cross stitch is wonderful. I don't see a thing I'd change!
Hi!
Thanks so much for the kind words on my blog about Blues Chapel and Last Words! Nice stitching....and....yes, cats learn bad habits too quickly! Mine sit on whatever I've touched most recently or whatever they think I'll be needing soonest!
Susan
I love the cross stitch! I have an old pamphlet of colonial samplers. Sometimes just one piece of the sampler or style of alphabet would be fun to use on a small piece. Are there any online programs that allow you to design, without using paper?
Laura
There is a pc stitch program and you can try the demo. I haven't really gotten a chance to try it out much and you can't print out, which is what I wanted to try, to see if it printed clearly. I like the idea of turning my designs into cross stitch, would be fun.
Debbie
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