There's just a bit more to stitch on this small springtime mystery piece. Here's the graph to follow this week: And all that needs to be done is: stitch the center circle with your metallic thread, along with the four diagonal stitches in an accent color. Lastly, add your beads (or french knots), as I've suggested in the above graph. But WAIT! We can play a little bit more with this design, if you want to...... As I was working out this design and got a bit of my model stitched, I realized I could make it a little bit larger by adding one more scalloped border on the outside, which creates an extra curvy look to it. Check out this quarter graph to help you add one more border row around your outer edge: Isn't that fun? It's a very easy addition that extends the size of this ornament, and adds a bit more color to the piece. I also wanted to share with you the different ways this design can be stitched. Originally, I grabbed a Watercolours thread and a handful of #5 pearl cottons to work my model... But then I thought you might find it interesting to see how this design looks like on a small count canvas using finer threads. Here's a picture of the original #5 pearl cotton version with another one I've partially stitched on 22 ct. Hardanger fabric, using #8 pearl cottons and a bit of Caron Wildflowers: It's apprx. 3" x 3" on the finer fabric, and quite a bit more delicate looking. You can also work this design on a fine Aida fabric (say 16 or 18 ct.)..... or even your favorite evenweave fabric (I like 24 ct. Lugana). As you work on finer fabrics/canvases, you need to use finer threads. Try 1-2 ply of DMC floss or stranded silks, if you want a really fine, delicate look to your piece. I hope you've enjoyed stitching this slightly different design. I'm going to go back to work on a much larger project on 24 ct. Congress Cloth that actually incorporates some of these same blackwork flower motifs. It's not quite ready yet, but should be finished in the next week or so. Here's a peek: And pssssst, if you're curious about that fun needle minder I have on the right, let me direct you to Etsy, where I stumbled on a whole bunch of wonderful "bottle cap" magnets for sale! I found this one in an Etsy store called "Little EMbellishments", and the owner/crafter is Emillie Dellalucia. She was selling packs of 4 magnets with the KEEP CALM image in different colors. Anyway, I asked if she could sell me additional magnets so I could use them on my canvases, and she happily agreed. LOVE 'EM!! So......... Go. Shop. Stitch. And of course, Have Fun!
Colorful New Quilt Design!, a post from the blog Two-Handed Stitcher on Bloglovin’
Now that the holiday hoopla has started to die down, I've been able to pull out an old Christmas project and do a little bit of "fun" stitching. Last year I purchased the set of Prairie Schooler "12 Days of Christmas" patterns and wanted to work them all as one piece. Here's what I've got done thus far: Instead of cross stitching them, I'm mainly doing basketweave stitches with 4 ply DMC floss on 18 ct. sandstone mono canvas(for a slightly antiquey look). And wherever I can add some fun/easy alternate stitches - like Smyrnas, or diagonal satin stitch or long stitches - I'll do so, to add a bit of unexpected texture to the overall piece. And I'm also going to add small gold beads to all the Santa's coats when I've stitched everything, just to add a bit more sparkle and dimension... Here's the FIRST design up-close, so you can see the few stitch changes I've made: I've left the numbers unstitched so far, because I don't know what color I want them to be -- dark brown? gold metallic? dark red? I can't decide, so I'll leave them undone until inspiration strikes... And I've started on the second row of Santas this week. I hope I'll be able to breeze thru a few more of them before "work" stitching beckons and I have to put these Santas back in the closet... I hope you're all enjoying the "after-Christmas" glow and have snatched some quiet time to do some stitching on a favorite project. It's time to clear the decks and get ready for the New Year, isn't it? Time to start thinking about starting some new and exciting projects, don't you think?
Two-Handed Stitcher: March 2009
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura’s blog post to get in on the fun.
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher is sharing a new Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint ornament design this month. Go to her blog to stitch along on this little pretty.
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher shared this beautiful ornament design over the past several weeks. It may be too late to work it as a mystery project, but it’s not too late to stitch the design.…
The Two-Handed Swordsman is an infantry unit in Age of Empires II that can be trained at the Barracks once the Imperial Age is reached. It is the fourth tier upgrade of the Militia line. Two-Handed Swordsmen are available to all civilizations except for the Persians and the Romans, the latter...
c. 1600
Ryan explains to one of his video private lesson students how a two-handed backhand should be hit.
Low-poly 3D model of Two-handed Dao sword.Dao is a single-edged Chinese sword, primarily used for slashing and chopping. The most common form is the Chinese saber, although those with wider blades are sometimes referred to as Chinese broadswords.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Two-Handed Sword Talisman Guide: Where to find Two-Handed Sword Talisman, effects, how to use it, best combinations, tips and tricks for this Medallion.
This impressive taiaha dates from about 1800. Its origins are unknown, but it is a fine example of this long two-handed weapon. The pointed end is carved in the shape of a head and is therefore termed the upoko. The protruding arero (tongue) provides the jabbing implement. Below the upoko is a ...
This unidentified chief, possibly from the Whanganui region, holds a tewhatewha, the two-handed weapon used for both fighting and signalling during battle. Below its distinctive axe-blade-type head is a bunch of feathers, for confusing an opponent in battle or to help the user signal to his ...
A resource for historic arms and armor collectors with photo galleries, reviews, reference materials, discussion forums, a bookstore and a comparison tool.
Are your potholders always on opposite sides of the kitchen when you need both to pull something out of the oven or off the stove? This two-handed design solves the problem and looks good doing it. Great gift idea!
It's zhanmadao or changren dadao, not sure
