I seem to have discovered a new "love" for larger projects! I've wanted to get back to this one since I started it last year. I love Halloween designs and lately I've been drooling over Blue Ribbon Designs too. I stitched across the tops of all the squares because I was terrified I would run out of fabric but it looks like I will be just fine after all :) Please excuse the wrinkles............
Below is a close up of the first square, minus the poor little birdies feet :) I will leave any and all details until the end of the design but I do hope to stitch some of the border as I go along.
Designer: Blue Ribbon Designs
Design: Black Cats and Flying Bats
Fabric: 32ct Steel Gray Belfast Linen
Floss: DMC equivalents
Date Started: October (ish) 2011
Designer: Bent Creek
Design: Red Thread Snappers
Fabric: 32 ct Mushroom Lugana
Floss: DMC equivalents
Date Started: January 2012
I finally got my first square complete on RT. As you can see I went overboard on the cut of fabric but when I don't start in the center of the design, I panic and tend to cut a mile more fabric that I need! I hope to stay on track with this project and stitch one square per month. If I manage to stick with this one (and I'll need some encouragement there) then this will be the largest project I will have completed!
I also finished up an exchange piece but that isn't due out until March and I'm currently working on a Birthday gift for my Stitching Sister, Lesleyanne. I think I know which ornament I am going to stitch in February but I'll share that in my next post.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend :)
22 friends are hooked too!:
Love both of your wips! Don't you just love doing small squares. It always makes me feel as if I have accomplished something.
Hi Angela. Great stitching on both. I have both charts and will be starting Black Cats and Flying Bats next month in my SDUCFebC.
Linda
Great whips, love the little birds with no feet its going to look Fab, also the snowman , i will love watching him grow , so now you will have to keep stitching him.
Lovely stitching on both your wips :)
Your stitching looks great Angela. They are both along well. Can't wait to see what ornament you are stitching next.
Great stitching!
wow very lovely stitching on both..i love it so much xxx
heheh you sound just like me either stitch to the seat of your pants with hardly any room left or go the total opposite and have loads ...lol ... love your new starts and I am sure you will keep to your goals :) love mouse xxxx
Some great WIPs Angela, I am stitching mainly larger projects this year too...xx
Great WIPs... I am the same way if I don't start the middle,, I am afraid I will run out of material. Enjoy your weekend.
Oh what fun projects!! Will you frame these or finish them off in another way?
Lovely WIP's, good luck with them! Can't wait to see your progress
Great stitching!!
What cute larger projects, Angela!! The blackbirds are wonderful--haven't seen this piece before. At least you get that instant gratification feeling each time you finish one of the little blocks :)
Good for you Angela! I'm really loving the RT piece :o)
Great starts on both your WIPs. Good Luck!
Too nice projects going! I'm sure you will make great progress on both!
happy stitching...
Both your WIP are fabulous stitches! I love BRD because they satisfy my need to stitch a large piece but everytime you finish a square it feels like an accomplishment.
Oh Angela they are both lovely xx
Lovely stitching Angela, two brilliant starts.
Gorgeous stitching Angela. Love your Red Thread start.
I haven't seen these designs before, but they're great! Lovely progress on both.
Best wishes.
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