Sunday, April 28, 2019

Swan Stitch-a-Long, part 11

Hi everyone! Today will be another short check-in because I'm writing this a couple of days in advance as we're on our way out of town for the weekend. We'll be visiting a famous lilac garden (about which more later!) and running a half marathon. But I'm excited to share that I have made PROGRESS!!!

As a reminder, here where I was at the last check-in... and, frankly, the check-in before that:


My goal had been to finish the background and stitch one head and neck. I did not achieve this all... however I did this:


I have done *most* of the background, especially up in the top part ... and I did part of one neck and one head. 


So I feel pretty happy with this stretch's output. Our next check-in is in another three weeks, on May 19. I'm hoping to really finish the light blue background and have gotten the heads, necks, and wings of the two swans stitched. Wish me luck!

In the meantime, check out what my fellow stitchers have accomplished on their amazing projects -- you're sure to be inspired!

Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Hayley, Megan, Catherine, Deborah, Connie, Clare, Mary Margaret, Renee, Jenny, Carmela, Jocelyn, and Sharon.

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  1. AnonymousApril 28, 2019 at 1:01 AM

    Love this piece! Hope you enjoy your 'out of town' vacation!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 5:44 AM

      Thanks Deborah! It was nice to get away, even for just a weekend!

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  2. Pyros & PatchApril 28, 2019 at 5:43 AM

    Hi! Sorry if I could not comment on your work,leave you a greeting, in the past few weeks.Due to a violent storm, my internet connection has failed and in addition to damaging the computer has created damage to the central cabin of the network.I hope you will excuse me.I have see a nice advance on your work!Beautiful!
    Hugs,Carmela

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 5:48 AM

      Hi Carmela - no worries at all -- hopefully things are getting back to normal where you are!

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  3. K ReevesApril 28, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    That's still some great progress! The background might be the end of me, not sure if I would find it a relief and easy or boring! I'm betting you manage the swan head/necks for sure next time! Lovely work!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 5:51 AM

      Thanks Kathy! The one nice thing about doing the background first is that when I do get to the swans I think it will go more quickly -- at least mentally!

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  4. stitchingrannyApril 28, 2019 at 9:52 AM

    Take your time and enjoy. I was reminded to day that we are supposed to do this for pleasure so not to waste time fretting and stressing about what we do not achieve, but, to just be pleased with what we do achieve.

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 5:56 AM

      Helen, that's so true! Thanks, I needed that reminder today.

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  5. Sewing Beside the SeaApril 28, 2019 at 10:07 AM

    This is such a lovely textured piece. I'm enjoying seeing it develop. Beautiful!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 6:00 AM

      Thanks Avis! I'm fretting a little about the long satin stitches in the wing feathers, but we'll see how they come together!

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  6. jenny Ginger Ninja CraftsApril 28, 2019 at 11:45 AM

    Well done Sunny, its looking fab, I love seeing the different textures x

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 6:04 AM

      Thanks Jenny! This has been a really enjoyable piece to stitch.

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  7. AnonymousApril 28, 2019 at 12:11 PM

    those dark greens in background are really going to make the swans stand out!
    claire93

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 6:08 AM

      Thanks, Claire! I'm really happy I played with a textured stitch on the outer edges... I just hope the simple tent stitch I use in the swans won't be boring by comparison.

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  8. Magpie SueApril 28, 2019 at 12:28 PM

    I hope the lilacs will be in bloom when you're there. Meanwhile, you've done well to get so much stitched!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 7:09 AM

      Thanks Sue -- and the lilacs were indeed blooming, and beautiful!

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  9. ReneeApril 28, 2019 at 7:16 PM

    Wonderful progress! I hope you had an amazing run. I can only imagine how beautiful the view must have been!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks Renee! Well, the lilacs were beautiful but the run didn't happen -- my husband pointed out I was limping *before* the race started, so I made an unusually grownup decision not to run.

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  10. Mary MargaretApril 28, 2019 at 7:34 PM

    This piece is so much fun. Background work is so tedious sometimes isn't it? Looking wonderful!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 7:17 AM

      Thanks Mary Margaret! I have a sneaky hope that by doing the background first, the swans will stitch up more quickly. We shall see!

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  11. G Adrian, SwedenApril 29, 2019 at 2:39 AM

    Great progress!!!

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  12. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaApril 29, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    I was looking forward to seeing your swans again. They are such beauties!

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    1. SunnyApril 30, 2019 at 7:23 AM

      Thanks Jocelyn! Happy to have some real progress to show this time!

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