First of all, happy Easter to those who celebrate! Alleluia! Everybody else, Happy Spring! Wednesday was the "Women of the Passion" - a version of the Stations of the Cross told through the eyes of the women. It's a 'radio play' type script and very moving. I played "the widow" of the parable of the widow's mite. A smaller part, but I enjoyed it.
I am just back from the sunrise service (chilly, but beautiful) and heading out in a bit to have lunch with the kids and grands.
As far as the stitching goes, this post could be sub-titled "Sometimes you frog....." Notice anything odd about Dutch Beauty? Yep, the entire top third of that bouquet's foilage went 'poof' after I started the pink bloom over on the left and got to where the stem was supposed to join up and...... It. Didn't. And it was far enough off that I didn't want to fudge it. I still have to pull out that last leaf on the right, and I have counted the remaining stems SEVERAL times to be sure they line up this time!
And sometimes you finish things! Like a set of napkins! Aren't they pretty? My two are in the upper right. And the best thing is that unless I look on the back, I can't tell which ones are mine. (I use back stitch to start and stop my stem stitch, my Mom used tiny knots.) I was worried that having them made by two stitchers at least 75 years apart would be obvious, but no worries.
So back to unpicking the boo boo on DB. I'd like to get to the point of adding stitches back today!
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Happy Easter! I gave up cross-stitch when my eyes decided it was too taxing. But all these lovely projects I see are trying to tempt me back. I can't even begin to tell the difference in your napkins, wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteI use a lighted ring light magnifier. It's a godsend for aging eyes. TBH, my eyes weren't all that good even when I was younger. I've worn glasses since I was in second grade. Makes all the difference!
DeleteYour napkins turned out beautifully! So nice to have a collaborative project with your Mom! Too bad you have to unpick those errant stitches. You soon will be adding new ones, in the correct spots this time. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Your napkins are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThose napkins are gorgeous! They will be a lovely keepsake that both you and your mom worked on.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Those napkins are gorgeous. I have always loved cutwork. Even my wedding gown had it. What a wonderful connection to you mom. So sorry that the frog has visited you. He seems to be making a frequent appearance at my house too, but thankfully only a few stitches at a time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you too. How clever of you to stitch those two napkins, looks rather complicated to me.
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