A while ago I started a cross stitch project. I don’t do
cross stitch very often but it makes a nice change. I actually started this
project on holiday in Italy last summer. It was beautiful weather and lovely to
sit by the swimming pool in our villa doing some sewing.
Sunflower field next to the villa |
The pattern is from Cross Stitcher number 252 May 2012. My
mum buys this magazine as she does a lot of cross stitching. I like this
magazine as they have a very good range of projects rather than just cards. They
also have some modern designs and very pretty things, they have a good mix of
appealing and different styles. There is also just enough in there in addition
to patterns such as interviews etc.
I had originally planned to do it in a red white and blue theme,
probably because that was a popular theme last year. I was also planning on
hanging it on my bedroom door and add some colour to my room.
I used 14 count aida and DMC threads, and I did the sewing
in an embroidery hoop. I stitched some gridlines to help me keep track of the pattern.
A work in progress |
I did most of the blue parts and then started to sew the
bobbins at the bottom and the thread in the machine at the top in a bright
read. However I had since moved house and thought that I wanted it to match
with my sewing machine cover and fit in with the style of the room better. I unpicked
the red and added in some orange, purple and green.
I sewed up the cross stitch onto a calico backing and added
in the pockets with some ribbon it disguise the join. I used a wooden barbeque skewer
to keep it flat against the wall.
I am pleased with this, it took a lot of time but I think it
looks good next to my desk. I also keep my sewing essentials in there such as tailors
chalk, unpicker and the top bobbin holder for my machine.
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