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Sunday, 12 January 2014

Stitching Sundays 19

 Here we are again, another Stitching Sunday and Chrissie, who started this, is back, so I shall be linking in.
 I had a very serendipitous trip to the local charity shop yesterday as I found these embroidery cottons there, just begging me to take them home and use them in a project.  I knew just the thing (with the exception of the purple/pink skeins) as the colours would be perfect for the grasses in my project.
Here's the progress for this week - you probably can't see it, so here's a close up...
I have started adding the grass, but this is just the start as I am intending to have loads in greens, browns, beiges, straw colour all over the foreground and middle too.  I just need to keep going...
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18 comments:

  1. Anne12 January 2014 at 20:44

    Ellie, that is lovely. So pretty.

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    1. Ellie Foster12 January 2014 at 22:28

      Thanks, Anne. At the moment, it is actually looking like the image I had in my head. I wasn't sure it ever would, so I am thrilled!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Unknown12 January 2014 at 21:22

    This is an absolute work of art! I am just loving watching your project take shape, the layers of stitches building up the effect of wild flowers...truly beautiful! Chrissie x

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    1. Ellie Foster12 January 2014 at 22:30

      Thanks Chrissie. I think your Stitching Sundays may have created an embroidery monster (but in a good way)! Even though I am not using many different stitches, I am really enjoying building up the layers and textures. Just think, if you hadn't started Stitching Sundays, this would probably not have happened!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Joy12 January 2014 at 23:01

    I am absolutely blown away by the beauty of this piece materialising from a few expertly chosen (plus well found) threads, worked so deftly by your very capable and talented hands Ellie! Such a delight and thank you for allowing us another little peep at it!
    Wishing you the very best, Joy x

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    1. Ellie Foster13 January 2014 at 10:50

      Thanks, Joy. You are always so encouraging! I am definitely on the home stretch now, but taking my time and doing a little when I feel like it is definitely the way to go for me.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. joy13 January 2014 at 07:26

    Oh wow, Ellie, it's looking fantastic.
    Joy x x

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    1. Ellie Foster13 January 2014 at 10:51

      Thanks, Joy. It is a very enjoyable experience too and I think I may be hooked on embroidery now!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Stins13 January 2014 at 09:10

    So Beautiful Ellie! And so nice to find all those pretty colours in the charity shop...
    Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Ellie Foster13 January 2014 at 10:52

      Thanks, Mirjam. It was lovely to find the embroidery cottons and they were just the most perfect colours for this project. I spent a happy time yesterday winding some of them onto holders, ready to be used.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Hannapat13 January 2014 at 11:58

    This is going to need one super duper frame and centre stage on the wall somewhere. It really is a work of art, I am pretty speechless with what you have achieved. I am so excited to getting back to doing a little stitching, all within good time. I really hope you have a wonderful year this year and I look forward to sharing bits of your journey with you xoxo

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    1. Ellie Foster13 January 2014 at 12:33

      Thanks, Hannapat. Even my husband Chris asked me if I would get it framed, so I think he likes it too! I am really pleased with it so far - it is a real labour of love but is gradually taking shape. I hope you will be able to continue your crafts this year (health and time permitting) and that 2014 will be a good year for you too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. crafty cat corner15 January 2014 at 16:46

    I love the colours in this piece. I do like muted shades but always seem to end up doing bright colours myself.
    Can't wait to see the end result
    Briony
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    1. Ellie Foster15 January 2014 at 22:23

      Thanks, Briony. I love bright colours too, but as this piece is based on a photograph, I had to tone things down a bit. I am really enjoying building the image up.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. Clare15 January 2014 at 16:50

    Ellie that is so beautiful, it's just stunning your one talented lady
    Clare xx

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    1. Ellie Foster15 January 2014 at 22:25

      Thanks, Clare. I am really enjoying the embroidery, despite only using a limited selection of stitches. It is definitely the most detailed embroidery I have ever tried, so it is an exciting process for me watching it grow and develop.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  9. Gillian Roe18 January 2014 at 08:46

    I agree with Hannapat above, this is a work of art. The thought you are putting into each decision for colour and stitch really works, and you can see the layers slowly build up. x

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    1. Ellie Foster19 January 2014 at 19:54

      Thanks, Gillian. It is gradually progressing and I am really pleased as it does resemble the idea I had in my head (which is always encouraging!) I think I'll have to find a suitable place to display it , once it is done!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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