Sunday, April 19, 2020

Acanthus Stitch-a-Long, part 6

Hi everyone! I hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and as happy as possible.

Here's where I was on our last check in:



I had made great progress after 10 days or so, filling in most of the lower leaves:



(I also know how hard it is to see progress on the front of this canvas, so here's the back!)

So then it was time to turn the frame -- I'd say "for the last time", but I'll need to turn it a few times while I stitch the background.



Still much to do!


As I still had some time, I set to work on the last few leaves, and have made slower but still good progress. I made myself work on the gray-green leaves first, as I find those the hardest to see the different colors.


You can see that I'm pretty close to a "foreground finish" -- next time, I hope.

Even after the leaves are finished there is a lot of background work to do... which I always find tedious, if simple. This one is enlivened by the little pale blue speckles so I will have to think, a little... I'm hoping that by our next check-in I'll have a start on the background work.

The other stitchers in this stitch-a-long all make amazing, and inspiring projects, so check out everyone's blogs to see what they're all up to.

Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Hayley, Megan, Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, Connie, AJ, Jenny, Laura, Cathie, Linda, and a warm welcome to Sherrie!

See you on May 10th (Mother's Day here in the US!) for our next check-in!


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  1. K ReevesApril 19, 2020 at 6:00 AM

    Sunny, marvelous progress! You are really moving on this piece...I would have a hard time with all those similar colors, so I really admire your persistence, it will be well worth it! Glad you are doing well!

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 3:30 PM

      Thanks Kathy! As with many projects I seem to get in a groove for a while and then step away from it. Now that the weather has turned so nice I might get less stitching done, but I'm so glad it's moving along well.

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  2. Pyros & PatchApril 19, 2020 at 6:07 AM

    Hi Sunny! You have done a wonderful job! Take care of yourself.
    Hugs,
    Carmela

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 3:36 PM

      Thank you Carmela! This has been such a fun and challenging project to work on.

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  3. Sewing Beside the SeaApril 19, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    There's a long way to go but you're making fast progress. Seeing the back really helps to see how much is done.

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 3:40 PM

      Thanks Avis! I'm trying to decide whether the background will go quickly or just crawl along. Of course, there's still a lot of "leaf" to stitch before I get there!

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  4. jenny Ginger Ninja CraftsApril 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    Looks beautiful, you have lots of patience I think with all these shades of green. Stay safe
    Jenny :)

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks Jenny! There's still a long way to go, but I'm enjoying it.

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  5. SherrieApril 19, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Hi,
    Beautiful work, I'd have trouble with all those similar colors.
    Have a great day!

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks Sherrie -- and welcome to the stitch a long! My "secret" is to stitch in really great light.

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  6. CathieJApril 19, 2020 at 12:05 PM

    You are getting closer and closer to a finish. It is so pretty.

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  7. Magpie SueApril 19, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    Yes, you see, it's those slight color variations that I now have a hard time with (probably always did actually). I enjoy large areas of plain stitching. That's what I find relaxing. Different strokes for different folks! Your progress with this is impressive.

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks Sue! I think I dislike the plain backgrounds because you see just how big a piece is! But I have a long way to go before I get there. Hope you are well!

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  8. AnonymousApril 19, 2020 at 1:07 PM

    It looks lovely - I think the colours would drive me to distraction!

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    1. SunnyApril 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks Deborah! I have to *not* get distracted to tell the difference between some of those greens. :)

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  9. AnonymousApril 20, 2020 at 4:41 AM

    maybe still lots to do, but look at how much you've done already !!!
    claire93

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    1. SunnyApril 20, 2020 at 7:41 PM

      Thank you Claire! I'm really happy with how it looks so far.

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  10. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaApril 20, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    How do you keep your back so tidy! By now, this would be nothing but a tangled mess for me especially using wool. But kudos to you for such neatness front and back,Sunny. You are making wonderful progress. Hope you are staying inside and safe!

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    1. SunnyApril 20, 2020 at 7:43 PM

      Hi Jocelyn! Ha -- I always think the back is really messy, close up! I run threads under stitches when I finish them, and sometimes get very gung ho and trim off the loose ends. I was thinking how happy I am that they will get hidden by being sewn inside a cushion, eventually!

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  11. GunApril 21, 2020 at 12:50 AM

    This is so beautiful and you are doing such a great job!

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  12. LauraApril 21, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Your stitching is lovely!

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