So recently I have decided that along with a few thousand other people that cross stitch, embroidery and felting looks just as good in a hoop as it does in a frame. I have spent so long recently trying to get things ready for the fair at the end of the month that it has taken me a ridiculous amount of time to complete this hoop. Shame on me as it has less than 8 colours in the legend. However, after what seems like forever, I finally finished my first Gargoyle. I got the pattern off a shop on Etsy. There are some fantastic designs on there. Might not be free but they are pleasure to stitch up!
My concern is the next one I have on the list is a HUGE Alice in Wonderland Hoop... little worried that that could take a VERY long time.
Anyways, it's
Handmade Monday today which means I get to go and spend some much need rest and relaxation reading other peoples blogs. If you don't already follow the trend, you need to! Go and see what other people have been doing and offer your own work for the world to see.
Well done on the finished project I still have 2 x stitches part way through, opt all right then not even really started. Just need the longer days and a good light.
ReplyDeleteI like them on the hoop more tactile.
Your gargoyle is lovely (not sure that's the right word for a gargoyle, but I'm sure you know what I mean!). I also like the hoop look.
ReplyDeleteHaha he looks like he's got the hump....bit like me this morning!!
ReplyDeleteCross stitch do take a long time to do, the amount of work that goes into even a small one is amazing.
Great gargoyle, I used to do cross stitch a few years ago but only little pictures, I might have to dig the threads out again now. x
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely, so grumpy but adorable at the same time. I too used to cross stitch and may go back to it one day - kept all my stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! Will look great on the wall. I haven't done a cross stitch for ages. well done - looking forward to seeing the biggie when its done (the good thing though is you can pick it up and put it down without worrying about dropping stitches! ) mich x
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a gargoyle displayed in this way before. Is it possible for something to look cute yet creepy at the same time?
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