I finished my Spring cross stitch piece. The pattern is from Little House Needleworks and a monochromatic using Classic Colorworks "Weathered Vine." The color was the suggested green color and was kitted in the pattern. I must have used more of the color along the way because I had to order a second skein. The second skein seemed darker than the first, so that bothered me a tad bit. The bottom border has some darker in it than the rest. I also got off count on the house and had to change the windows. I made the mistake because I started the house at the bottom and then on a whim went to the top and decided to work down. I didn't pay attention to what I was doing and stitched quite a bit wrong, so I was NOT pulling it all out. I just redesigned it.
I guess the other thing I am not completely happy about is the color overall. I wish it were brighter. When I put it next to my fabric stash it seemed a little too olive. When I get ready to do summer, I will check that color.
I have no clue how I am going to finish it yet.
Now, back to Betsy's Tart.
Stitching along,
Sandy
I was going to say that I love the colors...muted and old fashioned looking. It would be pretty with the Prims I like. Enjoy your day! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, but you have me totally stumped. What are Prims? I must know...it will drive me crazy.
DeleteI think it was supposed to be muted and old fashioned. I had just seen it done and they did it with a lighter color and I think that was what threw me.
Congratulations on your finish! I look forward to seeing what you come up with for its finished finish.
ReplyDeleteI am leaning towards a pillow right now, but that could change on a dime.
DeleteI think that the difference in thread color works fine since it's on the border. I know how frustrating it is when the color lots are so different. The stitch is lovely. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with to finish it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. I rarely use my Kindke either. I do have the app on my phone and I finished my book at Mother’s doctor appointment, so I started a book that my son downloaded. We share an account. I then had to finish it.
DeleteI am often frustrated with the variegated flosses....DMC is more reliable. I do enjoy Colour and Cotton however. I just changed the colors on the March cottage. I stitched a few letters and I just did not like the color. Live and learn, even with stitching.
ReplyDeleteI think the color will change how I thought I might finish it. I have time to think on it for sure. I still may try a smaller version of summer. Yikes!
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