This is quite the project, and as I've stated in the past, I'm not really sure I'm a seasoned enough stitcher to have taken on something of this magnitude.
I can't say that I don't know what I was thinking when I decided to do this. I do know exactly what I was thinking. My boyfriend and I had just broken up, and in an attempt to cheer me up, Rose tricked me into re-joining the outside world by taking me on a trip to a little cross-stitch shop. Once inside, seeing all of the amazing work displayed in the shop, I had a sudden need to accomplish something great, and in that moment, something great came in the form of a ridiculously difficult cross-stitch project!
It started off as a "screw you, boyfriend" project that has, over the last 5 months, turned into a "this thing is gonna kill me" project.
So, that's the story of Sir Frederick!
This is my progress to date. Pictured above is approximately 50 hours of work, which has amounted to a couple of branches (I think), and some blue sky. My 1 hour a day resolution hasn't been going all that well because, well, life has gotten in the way :-) It happens! Last night I sat down and stitched for 2 hours, which pretty much just filled in holes. But every cross stitched is one more in the right direction! How's that for philosophical :-P
Anyways...Sir Frederick and I have a very important date tomorrow evening that will not be broken!!
Hi Kate, thanks for visiting my blog today and for becoming a new friend :) I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is gorgeous, I love the shades of blue and cannot wait to see the progress as you go.
Your bio sounds very familiar as you described me! I love your postings and adore Cooper, who looks like a real cutie :)
I am now a life long pal and follower :)
Hugs
Ma
I posted about your blog on mine, (I hope that's ok, if not let me know)...and you will be getting some new friends stopping by.
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Ma
I thank Karyn for posting about your blog so I could meet you. Welcome to blogging. I look forward to seeing more of you in blog land and invite you to join me in my blogging journey as well.
ReplyDeletewell any friend of Ma's can be a friend of mine...I love what you said about not knowing if you are a seasoned enough stitcher to have taken on something of this magnitude. You know,,,well you stitch in the Spring, and then into the Summer and follow up with the Autumn, there is a big hurry to get things finished in the Winter. SO THERE,SIMPLE,,,now you know YOU ARE A SEASONED STITCHER. Stitch Sir Frederick with pride and joy.
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Ohh.. more HAED stitchers!
ReplyDeleteLove the start. :)
I came here from Ma Kettles blog. Welcome. I do cross stitch too.
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I like your philosophy! That was a brave project to take on. I've never done anything of that magnitude! Keep at it! It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a great start... Keep up the good work... YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Kate !! I found you blog today !! I love the story of buying fabric at the fabric shop !! Those were some helpful ladies. I don't quilt but would love to learn. I have you blog marked to come back to see you. Come over and visit me at aprilmechellesdulllife@blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWow! I really like this design. I agree that it may be a bit daunting if you're not used to larger designs, but hang in there. It'll all come together eventually. I remember my first "big" design. It was "Astral Lion" and it took me 7 months working on it 8 hours a day (with a break from time to time)! It was like a full time job for me as I have been unemployed since July 2008. I thoroughly enjoyed working on it (see my blog for progress pics) and look forward to seeing your progress.
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Welcome to the world of blogging~~ I started last May and have LOVED it~~ Cant wait to see your progresses on your stitching~~ Faye
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Welcome to blogging. I see you also enjoy quilting. It's great when you take on a new project.
ReplyDeleteHi there I follow Karyn's blog and saw yours. So here I am welcome to the fold. My name is Kerry and I live in Ontario as well and am a SS of Jayne @an eye for threads. Feel free to check out my blog. I love your Frederick.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the wonderful world of blogging and thank you for visiting my blog Kate. Wow that piece is quite an undertaking. I look forward to watching your progress.
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