The photo above shows where I was in my last update. This is block 1. Since then, I've finished block 1, but didn't think to take a photo until I'd started block 2.
Here's where I am now. The 4 full blocks to the left are part of block 1, as is the small motif in the centre. I've now done the cross stitch outline for block 2 and am beginning the filling stitches. I love stitching this and would work on it every evening, but alas, a rug-hooking project was calling my name so I've had to set it aside for a week or two.
I attempted to take a close up of block 1, but it was too sunny. Yes, you read that right, too sunny! I'm using accents of copper, platinum and gold thread as stated in the pattern, and some gold beads too. I will try to get some better photos next time. If anyone else is stitching this project, please leave me a comment, I'd love to see it.
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13 comments:
Lovely - you've made good progress!
Wow, it looks amazing! Great job :D
Wow! This looks amazing! You've mad e great progress. I love the pop of the gold colours. Can't wait to see more.
This is really intricate! Nicely done.
C'est déjà très beau...
Bonne semaine !
Anna
That's so pretty! I love it!
I'm enjoying the progression of this piece. I've been looking for books and online to teach me black work but they don't show the progression of the stitch, just the finished one. It's hard to know where to start and watching you work in this, has helped.
Oh my goodness the block with the gold beads (which make a fabulous embellishment) look like daisies from a distance - I love it!
That is just amazing... and so much work! I don't think I would have the patience... :) xxx
Lovely work!
I have been downloading the patterns for this one and hope to start it soon. It requires a large piece of fabric, so I will need to go shopping before I can start it!
This is looking brilliant Wendy, I like the hints of colour I can see in this it makes it 'pop'!
ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk
What great progress you've made. I haven't done blackwork for a very long time. It's very effective when you get the different patterns going
What beautiful stitching!
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