145196Like your other cross-stitch designs it is simply beautiful :o)
33986It really looks more handsewn with the cotton thread. I have use some 30 weight cotton, called Cotty, it was originally used for the redwork style designs years ago when I was in that "stage" but I have used it for some cross stitch also. I only have a few colors as it is not as easily available. I have used some "thin" cotton embroidery thread from Coats, it worked nicely but again not available in many color choices.
So many of the fabric shops are closing it is not easy to locate these supplies, have to go online and pay a lot more.
Linda V
by mops
17 Mar 2013
That's my problem too: only a few colours from before the ark and no way to buy new ones in the shops - they all sell rayon and polyester (and quite often one or the other and not both).
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360437The thread is a nice choice. It fills the crosses better than the embroidery thread does.
by mops
17 Mar 2013
It is embroidery thread, 60w, so even thinner than my usual 40w Madeira, but the cotton
has a matter finish, although the darkest of the 3 blues has more shine to it than the others.
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18031Lovely work. I am so enjoying seeing all the designs that you are creating
114456So pretty. You are developing quite the pretty garden.
168946ziet er weer heel mooi uit,wens je een fijne zaterdagavond
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86901If we can't have a beautiful garden outside, we can always make one for ourselves inside.
Beautiful work -- again! I love your indoor garden!
57620Beautiful! I think I've looked at each x. I'll be back to look again. I think about my old stash of xstitch supplies and wonder what to do. I do still like the feel of needle and thread in my hand. Thanks again for sharing what you do.
by mops
16 Mar 2013
I've started hand embroidery again as I too like the feel of linen and thread. And I've been knitting and crocheting - can do that without looking too much at what I'm doing. But it's great fun to design these flowers - and I can use the jpg as chart for hand embroider should I feel like it.
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119790you are into it now 8-) your flower collection growing with beautiful designs, wish it would do that in the garden outside
by mops
16 Mar 2013
Thank you. Wish I could do that as well, only the snowdrops are thriving at the moment.
20463it is lovely Martine & I am longing for the spring blooms & warmer weather, hugs Loralye
299557Another lovely design. I'm hoping to find some nice cotton thread at the Sewing For Pleasure show next week.
by mops
16 Mar 2013
Thanks. I hope you'll find nice cotton thread there, it is very hard to find some here, it's all polyester and rayon nowadays.
140717It's beautiful. You are creating quite a lovely collection. Can't wait to see what you design next. Do you get your inspiration from your own gardens?
by mops
16 Mar 2013
More from the bareness of the garden - so I search my spring photos to comfort myself :)
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