tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post6915372076252896958..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Book stitchingFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-80244587271520221922016-03-16T20:03:08.690+10:002016-03-16T20:03:08.690+10:00So many strange things happened as I stitched this...So many strange things happened as I stitched this one Louise - things I had never done before, never seen before all appeared in the mix. I think it must be the multiplicity of needles that did me in! Patience is the key ingredient, followed closely by concentration and attention i agree. So glad it is done - will pop it in a slip case and hand it over! Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-55272399560125984472016-03-16T20:01:06.301+10:002016-03-16T20:01:06.301+10:00Thanks Laurence - it was difficult, but it is love...Thanks Laurence - it was difficult, but it is lovely!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-43420453392277325922016-03-16T20:00:30.475+10:002016-03-16T20:00:30.475+10:00I think it's probably best if you can't ac...I think it's probably best if you can't actually see the stitching Lesley - some of it wavers a bit...There were definitely moments in it as I tried to untangle this one and that and popped the wrong needle into the hole, but I tried to stay calm and just unpick this bit, start again, and phew, got there in the end. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-42131873687975812112016-03-16T19:58:25.757+10:002016-03-16T19:58:25.757+10:00Oh Jo - my patience was a little bit frazzled a ti...Oh Jo - my patience was a little bit frazzled a times, but I settled and put my head down and we got through!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-11539448819012417602016-03-16T19:57:44.504+10:002016-03-16T19:57:44.504+10:00Glad you enjoyed the skirt link Liz - I do enjoy w...Glad you enjoyed the skirt link Liz - I do enjoy wearing it!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-55979888474972879742016-03-15T17:44:46.833+10:002016-03-15T17:44:46.833+10:00oh those tangled needles and thread, aren't th...oh those tangled needles and thread, aren't they lovely...! I've had one with 16 needles before, you did well. I lost a few needles and had to re-thread. i guess this is the beauty of the craft... patience and concentration. looks like a wonderful book, the new owner will be thrilled.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043122487729540469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-6331205513748244132016-03-15T07:52:08.901+10:002016-03-15T07:52:08.901+10:00C'est très beau ! So delicate, great work !C'est très beau ! So delicate, great work !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-14480862320773990612016-03-15T03:48:24.904+10:002016-03-15T03:48:24.904+10:00My dodgy eyesight can't see the stitching in e...My dodgy eyesight can't see the stitching in enough detail but I get the drift. Beautiful grey linen thread but a nightmare to sew by the looks of it. I get in a mess with one needle let alone 12!! That is amazing Fiona but what a great finished article. Looking forward to the reveal when you are able to do so without spoiling the surprise!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-58982856234318921492016-03-14T06:33:10.505+10:002016-03-14T06:33:10.505+10:00You are a patient person Fiona. Looks great.You are a patient person Fiona. Looks great.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-55865053437499791922016-03-14T00:15:52.264+10:002016-03-14T00:15:52.264+10:00Looking forward to the cover and calligraphy revea...Looking forward to the cover and calligraphy reveal, but what I really loved was the teasing bits of dyed cloth in the first few pix ... thanks for the link to the making of the skirt!Liz Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397660873950991774noreply@blogger.com