Well, Well
What do you know! The wind is from the south. Our mail slot cover was honoring it by clapping all the way. It’s still cold out make no mistake about that.
I had the thrill of taking my stitching down to the studio today. The pattern called Cirque des Cercles by Ink Circles — Tracy Horner is finished. The pattern is 247 stitches by 185 stitches. The stitching is now resting on the church tables. I have my thumb tacks ready to begin blocking it. I am in no hurry. It’s an estimated 80 yards of floss. Of course having to take out some stitches for mistakes would alter that. I worked totally with Esther Schafer silk hank of the variegated. Initially I had cut the hank in half. There remains quite a bit of the half I was using. Each length that I used contained six fibers. I used two fibers over each stitch.
I checked the cistern closet to see what frames I have that may work with the circle stitching. The blocking will determine the actual size needed. I do not want to have to make a purchase or to have it framed. These stitched projects are to keep me busy and not for posterity. I guess if I offered to hand-mend socks that have worn holes in them . . . that would surely keep me busy as well.
I will miss having something in my bedroom porch to keep my hands busy. I will contemplate that and check out what fabric would be available from the carry-0ver stash that Carrie and I squirreled away many years ago.
While in the studio, I rummaged around in the flash-drives I have for embroidery. The quilt top is done, my stitching is done. It may be time to work with embroidery so as to not forget the steps for a good outcome. I am thinking of doing some smalls that could be made up and donned in a basket. The Christmas story pillows in the wicker basket worked great. Easy to have out and easier yet to store. Food for thought.
We have had a good run of hot meals with side dishes. I have kept a can of Dennis’ favorite chicken noodle soup in hiding. Tonight may very well be the night.
With that I will take my leave. ♥