Down to the last three baskets in the Cosford Rise Stitchery flower basket series! I think this one uses all DMC but I swapped out the yellow and black for Weeks Squash and Weeks Onyx for more visual "movement" but also used my mismatched strands method to avoid chunks/stripes of color.
When making single stitches, especially in a dark color where I wouldn't carry the thread across the back, I use a Smyrna stitch. It makes a prettier stitch than a lone cross stitch, and it's easier to anchor if it's off on it's own, as with a star or a snowflake. I also use this stitch for eyes to prevent my critters from looking unconscious! (The single black stitches in the small flower centers are Smyrna stitches.)
On to October!
Bonus Baby Pic:
We brought two tiny werewolves home two years ago today!
The addition of the grasshopper really adds a pleasant touch to the stitching. And look at those babies! Little autumn girls.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly believe they were ever that small!
DeleteThank you for the idea of using mismatched strands of same colour, excellent idea, looks good, the Smyrna stitch also - will give this a go. As always aahh fabulous fur friends. Elaine in UK
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DeleteAlready 2 years. How sweet they were and are. Happy birthday to them.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSo pretty, love the Grasshopper.
ReplyDeleteThe babies were so cute & turned into beautiful girls.
Marilyn
Thanks, Marilyn!
DeleteHappy birthday wishes to the babies! They have turned into beautiful ladies. Your September basket is lovely, Honeybee. I love the yellow thread color you used. I want to thank you again for sharing your mismatched thread use years ago. I love using it when using overdyed threads.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it! Weeks Squash is one of my favorite yellows.
DeleteBeautiful stitching! And thank you for the tip about a smyrna in place of a solo cross stitch. And love your bonus sweethearts pic! Two years already?! Time flies.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kate!
DeleteThd basket is so pretty 😍 aww, the werewolves! My Mama and Momo waved hello😺😺
ReplyDeleteScritches for Mama & Momo!
ReplyDeleteLovely basket, and that's a very pretty yellow. I remember your mismatched strands method and think it's a great idea. Two years with your kitties is wonderful, such an adorable photo. Hope your speaking engagement went well, and you have a fun and relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteMary
It went well, thanks Mary!
DeleteHi Honeybee: Love this beautiful design, the grasshopper is adorable. Butterfly and Marigold are so cute, happy birthday to then both.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Thank you, Catherine!
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