Stitching Love
Honestly I didn't think I was going to finish it. My first try on 32 count Dirty Belfast linen was put aside because I kept making so many mistakes and kept
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I finally gave it up and started it all over on a different linen from my stash that I could actually see the threads.
The funny thing is that it wasn't the Dirty Belfast linen's fault, it were my eyes … lol. I had my eyes checked, and I now have new upgraded prescription glasses … yay! What a difference it has made … unbelievable … wait to you see my March's stitchy project month actually done on the 32 count Dirty Belfast linen. Yes … March is all done.
Once I finished February's cross stitch I knew exactly how I wanted to display it.
I found the corrugated metal heart decoration at Hobby Lobby last month (at 50% off). Again I was inspired by Priscilla's framing style of displaying her needle work. I used batting to mount my needle work onto a 4.5" x 4.5" squared piece of sturdy cardboard (I save my cereal and cracker boxes). Then I made a ruffle out of a long piece of tiny polka dotted fabric I found in my fabric stash, and sewed it to the back. Unfortunately I didn't have a piece of black gingham fabric for the ruffle. I think it would have looked much better.
I used Velcro to attached my finished frame to heart ornament using Velcro. It can be easily removed if I wish to change it. Priscilla uses metal washers and magnets to attach her finished work onto different displays. I had planned to do that, but couldn't find any washers amongst Hubby's tools and stuff; so now I need to make a pit stop at my nearest hardware store.
I feel very accomplished … and now on to my WIPs basket and carry on!
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