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Sunday, 8 September 2013

Stitching Sundays 1

 Well, here I am at the start of my little embroidery project as part of Stitching Sundays, organised by Chrissie.  What have I done so far?  Well, I have gathered new needles and an embroidery hoop and some material to stitch on - I have chosen calico (because I have extra in case things go wrong...which of course they won't).
 Some of the lovely bits and pieces I'll be using.
 I am just choosing a design from this rather gorgeous book, which has simple and quirky images which don't seem to be too daunting for a beginner, but I'll let you know once I have started stitching.
I do like this one, but simplified a bit and just using the autumn leaves section.  Now I need to stop prevaricating and make a start!
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16 comments:

  1. Deb Hickman8 September 2013 at 18:28

    That's a gorgeous design you've chosen, that looks a great book, I think that's another one, I'll be adding to my list. X

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 10:30

      Dear Deb
      Thank you. I am hoping that I can do the design justice. It is a lovely book with lots of little designs that don't seem too daunting, although, of course, they can be made much more complicated depending on your skill level. It also has a CD with the designs on so you can change the size as required (although I haven't tried that out yet). Looking forward to seeing how we all get on.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Unknown8 September 2013 at 19:32

    Great embroidery choice, Ellie, I've been eyeing that tree for a while now! I had similar thoughts about adapting it - I was thinking one for each season, and autumn is the most topical way to start! Chrissie x

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 10:32

      Dear Chrissie
      Thank you. I really like the idea of four seasons trees, perhaps then used as a centre piece on a bag or cushion, but I think I'll see how I get on with a simplified version first! I don't want to try to run before I can walk! I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's progress.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Stins8 September 2013 at 20:28

    What a nice idea!
    I'm looking forward to see your tree, it's lovely...
    Love, Mirjam.

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 10:33

      Dear Mirjam
      Thank you. I am hoping I can do it justice! Now I have to decide what stitches to use...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Clare8 September 2013 at 20:50

    I love your tree design, I'm also new to embriodery and joining in with Stitching Sundays and have ordered that very same book. I planning to add a tree for each season onto my embriodery design. I look forward to seeing how you work develops.
    Clare
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 10:35

      Dear Clare
      Thank you. That tree design is really lovely and I am hoping I'll be able to manage it. It is a great book with lots of inspiration. I'm looking forward to seeing how we all get on.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. leeanne9 September 2013 at 08:07

    looking forward to seeing your embroidery develop. I love this book!

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 10:36

      Dear leeanne
      Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing how my embroidery develops too! It is a great book, isn't it?
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Hannapat9 September 2013 at 11:52

    Great choice Ellie. I have that book too and have been very tempted to make they gorgeous tree so very excited to see what you do. Thanks for your comments over at mine, if it makes you feel better I've only been doing it for 3 weeks or thereabouts. Enjoy your stitching xoxo

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 17:35

      Dear Hannapat
      Thank you. I am hoping that my finished tree will resemble the original a bit, but I think it may be a little different. It will be interesting to see how it progresses. Enjoy your project too!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. Joy9 September 2013 at 11:59

    Hi Ellie, I love that tree and am really looking forward to seeing your progress on it - it has quite a magical look to it don't you think? All the best with the stitchalong - we're going to have lots of fun! Thanks for your message on mine - I left a reply there for you!
    Joy x

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 17:37

      Dear Joy
      Thank you. The original tree does have a bit of a magical look to it, you're quite right. Will it still look like that once I have finished it? We shall see, but it will be great fun to find out! I'm really excited to see how everyone's projects progress and am so pleased I got involved.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. Jo9 September 2013 at 18:57

    Found your blog via Chrissie, I think that tree is going to be fabulous. I enjoyed having a poke around your blog and will visit to see your progress over the next few weeks. Jo x

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    1. Ellie Foster9 September 2013 at 22:05

      Dear Jo
      Thank you. I hope the tree will work out well and I'm looking forward to seeing all the projects over the coming weeks. Thanks for visiting.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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