Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Beating the Stitching Blues

Well I think I may have beaten back those cross stitching blues and coaxed my mojo back for a little while.

When none of my current projects were cooperating with me, or maybe me with them, I decided to would stitch something nice and quick. The project I settle on is one I have stitched before but this time I use different thread and 14ct Aida instead of evenweave.

Swirly Sheep - Christy Schmitz - http://www.just-crossstitch.com/featured_pattern.php
Here it is all finished up as an ornament. I went with a green swirl fabric for the backing. I used DMC 4065 varigated thread.

Click here for the other version of the Swirly Sheep 

Backing fabric
This finished help to spur me on to finish off my lunch time Lickle Ted project which just needed the back stitching. I put the last stitches into him today and so here he is aswell.

Lickle Ted - Christmas Stitch Kit - The World of Cross Stitching
I am having so much fun with these small charts that I have moved onto a new one, however I have no pictures of that one yet.

So lets hope that this change of pace will help to keep me on track and that I will soon be working towards the finish on Elegance of the Orient.

Edit: Sorry about the thread show through behind the bear in the Lickle Ted mini. This happened due to the way I took the photograph and can not be seen in real life unless it's held up to a light source.

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19 comments:

  1. D1-D2March 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Your sheep is adorable. Is there a constellation behind the bear?

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  2. RachelMarch 11, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I'm so glad your mojo is slowly returning.
    Congratulations on two lovely small finishes. Lickle Ted looks wonderful. I do hope the backstitching on aida wasn't too bad. :)

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  3. AnneMarch 11, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Yay! The sheep and Lickle Teddy are so sweet. I'm glad your mojo came back!

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  4. TiffstitchMarch 11, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Yay! Great finishes. I love the way your backing fabric reflects the swirls in the sheep as well. I'm glad these smalls got you stitching again.

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  5. LindaMarch 11, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Congrats on the super cute finishes.

    Linda

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  6. BarbiMarch 11, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    It's always nice to do a few smalls in between big finishes. It's always a little wearing to work on a big project because the satisfaction factor is so far between. So it's nice to see the little projects. And you have a couple of cute ones here. The swirl print fabric is just perfect for that piece.

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  7. Summer March 11, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    lovely finishes, Lickel Ted is so cute :) back to happy stitching :)

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  8. VickieMarch 11, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Both so cute! Yes, smalls motivate me!!

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  9. Carla - Alaska Wolf PackMarch 11, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    ADORABLE!!

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  10. ThoeriaMarch 11, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Great going with the smalls! Both Lickle Ted and your swirly sheep is so cute!
    I've always found that stitching something small helps reignite my mojo :) Can't wait to see your new small :)

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  11. DebMarch 12, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Wonderful finishes!!! Your bear and sheep are adorable!
    Have also switched to smaller projects to keep stitching. Nice break from the BAP's!

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  12. Kucki68March 12, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Swirly Sheep is totally adorable!

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  13. MiaminaMarch 12, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    That's great that you are stitching again, it doesn't matter how large or small, just that you are enjoying it! Well done on the lovely finish!

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  14. JustineMarch 12, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Glad to hear your stitching mojo is back! Such cute finishes. I love the Sheep and it looks so different in the different colourways.

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  15. Tricia March 12, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Perfect way to get your mojo back! Good for you!!

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  16. Mii StitchMarch 12, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    You can't beat smaller project!! So glad your mojo is back :)

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  17. rosey175March 13, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Nothing like a quick finish to bring back the mojo. :) Love the swirly sheep and the backing fabric!

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  18. BrigitteMarch 13, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Oh my, these two finishes are so sweet. I'm also struggling a little bit with my stitching mojo, I just hope that it doesn't disappear completely :(

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  19. Sarah in StitchesMarch 14, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Excellent finishes! They're so cute :D

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