Check-In Post May 23rd 2024

[badly_knitted]

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Comments

[badly_knitted]

Very cold today, but I've made progress on my cross stitch. The fairy has a head, hands, and wings. Also stitched the potted rose she's carrying, and I've started her hat. Still quite a bit to stitch, but progress is good. Don't know how much time I'll have for stitching tomorrow as I'm having the chimney swept and the fire serviced, but I'll hoping I can still fit in a bit.


Also, while I was rummaging through my stash, I found a piece of 18 hpi aida in parchment (a creamy beige colour), so I'm wondering what sorts of designs might be suitable for stitching on it. Anyone have any suggestions for what might work?

[wiseheart]

Sorry, haven't got the faintest regarding to cross stitch. I'm impressed, though, that you've managed to do so much, although your fingers must be stiff from the cold. *hugs*

[badly_knitted]

It's my feet that are suffering the most =(

Stitching helps keep my hands warmer.

[darkcedars]

Yeah, tomorrow sounds messy busy.

Since it's "parchment" do you have any bookcase/library type patterns?

[badly_knitted]

At least the guys are good, and they clean up.

Hmm, that's an idea... Can't remember seeing any, but I haven't looked in my cross stitch books. That's also made me think of Celtic designs...

[spiralicious]

You are making very good progress. I hope things fire servicing go well!

My first thought was "dull" colors for better contrast, like deeper shades, darker earth tones, more of the cool color spectrum. Dull really isn't the right word, but I was going for "not bright." I also don't know how helpful that is.

[badly_knitted]

I've been kind of thinking the opposite, bright colours to contrast the duller background, but maybe more muted tones might work better. I'll really have to look at colours against the fabric.

Still, should I go for animals, birds, flowers, or what? So much to think about... As if I don't already have too much in the planning stages, lol!

[spiralicious]

I worded it badly, my brain was mostly trying to figure out how to say that bright yellows and pinks (like highlighter tones) kinda blend into beige sometimes.

My first thought is plants & flowers. Colorful birds would look good. Sea creatures would also be nice. Most of the cards I've made with a beige base have ended up being nautical though, so I might have a bias.

[badly_knitted]

It's like medium honey coloured? Colourful birds might go well, parrots and such, I hadn't thought of sea creatures, so that's something to consider. =)

[illariy]

Awww, a fairy with a potted rose, that sounds adorable. Great progress, yay!

Hope you are able to fit in some crafting today despite the chimney and fire appointments. :-)

[badly_knitted]

I did get quite a lot done, thanks.