Well, here I am again, sharing the progress I have made with my autumnal tree.
As you can see, I have stitched the outline (using a mixture of my version of stem stitch and a few backstitches thrown in for good measure.)
Here's a closer view (you can tell that it has taken on a character of its own now).
This afternoon, I sewed on a few leaves, using backstitch again. I'm not quite sure it is how I imagined...it certainly doesn't look much like the original, but then I have made it my own! I'll keep going with the leaves and then need to decide what to do with the trunk/branches. I am really enjoying the freedom of being able to 'make it up as I go'.
Here's a reminder of the original design (I was just doing the autumn part).
Wow I think your tree looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteClare x
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Dear Clare
DeleteThank you. I am pleased with my progress so far.
Best wishes
Ellie
I love what you have done with your tree and you have most certainly made it your own. I think it is going to look really wonderful when it is finished. Happy stitching xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Hannapat
DeleteThank you. I hope it will look good when it's finished. Then all I'll need to do is to decide what to do with it!
Best wishes
Ellie
What a beautiful tree, Ellie! I love how you are adapting the pattern - the leaves look so pretty in all the different autumnal colours! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteDear Chrissie
DeleteThank you. The adaptations just happened, not really planned, but happy accidents! I am enjoying the freedom of the Doodle Stitching ethos.
Best wishes
Ellie
Autumn is introducing itself today where I am. Lovely tree, it's better to make it your own, it's too stressful trying to make exact copies
ReplyDeleteDear Jessie
DeleteThank you. Even if I had tried to stick to the original, it wouldn't have been quite the same. I like the way it has changed into something different.
Best wishes
Ellie
I am loving your tree Ellie, and so glad to see you are making it your own! The bright colours of the leaves are bringing a vibrancy to it that really 'make it'. I'm looking forward to watching its progress.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Joy x
Dear Joy
DeleteThank you. I wasn't sure about the leaves when I sewed the first one, but I think it will be fine, especially if I add some tumbling off the tree. I'm looking forward to seeing your next project too.
Best wishes
Ellie
Love the tree so far and looking forward to see how it will turn out!
ReplyDeleteDear leeanne
DeleteThank you. It is coming along quite well I think and I am enjoying the project.
Best wishes
Ellie
Looking good so far Ellie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. I am pleased with how it's coming along. I have been thinking about what to do with it when it's finished and am thinking that a little autumnal decoration using suitable autumnal fabrics may be the way to go. I can then put it on the seasonal tree.
DeleteBest wishes
Ellie
Interesting. Will some of your leaves be falling too? I'm looking forward to seeing where you take it :)
ReplyDeleteDear Annie
DeleteThank you. Yes, I am planning to have some leaves falling and some on the ground. I like the fact it is a small project and the end is in sight. I am hoping it wil make a nice little decoration when it is done.
Best wishes
Ellie