Sunday, June 12, 2011

An "in-between" project

While waiting for the next part of Tree of Stitches to be released, I was looking for something simple to stitch.  I wanted one color of thread and just cross stitch, nothing fancy.  It seemed like all the projects I had on the go had a zillion colors or required concentration, something I don't always have a lot of at the end of a working day.

So, I found this design from Whispered by the Wind.  It's called "Scherzo" and the model shows it stitched in an overdyed thread.  I chose 28 count Cashel/Confederate Grey and #844 Mandarin Bamboo floss from Rainbow Gallery, which is a solid color, not overdyed.  I just love this color of fabric, it's one of my favorites.  The floss I'd had in my stash for a while but had not tried it and it's a dream to stitch with, it just glides through the fabric.  I'm really enjoying this project.

This is one week's progress, more than 1/3 and less than 1/2, but I don't think it will take too much longer to finish.

7 comments:

Babs in Alabama said...

Confederate gray has always been one of my favorite too :) This is going to be so pretty. Love your choice of thread!
hugs,
babs

Jo said...

looks lovely Marguerite, can't wait to see it finished.

mdgtjulie said...

Very pretty colors. I love your floss color!!

lynda said...

That's a very pretty design...it's looking lovely.

Chris said...

Lovely design and wonderful stitching..I can see it would be relaxing as no colour changes.. eventho' it is very pretty.And love your Tree of Stitches, I am just about to start mine.
Happy Stitching

Hugs Chris x

Petra said...

What a beautiful WIP. I look foward to seeing it finished...

redwingnut said...

Maggie..that is really pretty and it sure looks like it works up fast.