Thursday, February 18, 2010

E is for Embroidery


Even though I have UFOs to get cracking with, I couldn't resist starting the next block of my Prairie Schooler ABC, and this was after the first couple of sessions.

I've left out the cat - I don't really like cats, and there are two large ones in this project to come - I'll probably replace it with another spool of thread. I've also changed the design the lady is stitching to incorporate the year.

I'm not sure about the design to go in the frame, whether to stitch the dark background or not ...

6 comments:

Alice said...

I love the idea of putting the year in there....my question to myself would be 'what year to put?'. You seem to be going along at a great pace! My stitching is not so quick. I guess I could leave that bit for the end... E looks gorgeous so far!

omashee aka Barb said...

great idea to add the year to this piece. Was thinking of trying to put it in mine somewhere. Thanks for the idea.

Brenda said...
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Brenda said...

I know what you mean, I have other projects needing my attention but I keep stitching on this one instead. I think that "E" may be my favorite block and I like your idea of putting the date on it.

Teresa S. said...

Love the idea of putting the year in this one! The dark background on the embroidered piece has given me pause too. I have left it unstitched for now, but am thinking to change the color to something else--maybe neutral or my favorite dusty pink?

Candace said...

I love your idea of adding the year! I'm going to borrow your idea & add initials, also. Thanks so much!