May 6, 2015

CANVAS CONVERSATIONS

I 've been having a conversation with this project as I'm stitching it -- asking it what it wants to be and how I can help it live up to its full potential.  (What can I say?  It's vastly more satisfying than listening to Stewey prattle on about topics I don't understand --- like the impact of foreign aid on the Greek debt crisis or the British Parlimentary elections.)

This canvas keeps telling me that it wants to sing with some basketweave and a little silk, and, if I think I can manage it without making too much of a hash of it, some specilaty stitches and fibers that were suggested by Miss Janet Perry Her Very Self in a stitch guide that she did for me for this piece oh so long ago.

The months away from stitching have made me a little gun shy about getting all fancypants, so the fact that this canvas seems perfectly happy to stick with simple and classic makes me breathe easy.  No need to re-invent the wheel just yet, I guess.

Baby steps.


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13 comments:

  1. Mom55May 6, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    I love this canvas, the colors do sing and basketweave and silk will make it wonderful...Liz

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  2. LisaMay 6, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Oooooh, that's a pretty canvas! I'm sure you will do it justice.

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  3. Texas stitcherMay 6, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    A journey of a thousand miles (stitches) begins with a single step (stitch). Love the canvas design
    and the colors are yummy. You go girl and please keep us up to date with your progress.

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  4. Texas stitcherMay 6, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    A journey of a thousand miles (stitches) begins with a single step (stitch). Love the canvas design
    and the colors are yummy. You go girl and please keep us up to date with your progress.

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  5. Khristine DoironMay 7, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Can't wait to see how it will looks, the colors are awesome!!

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  6. blueladieMay 7, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Hmmmm I love the feel of silk when stitching. It's so satisfying and comforting to use. WTG Coni!

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  7. AliceMay 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    It's so good that you are back on the horse again!

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  8. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameMay 7, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    That's pretty! If Stewey wishes to discuss British politics he is very welcome to email me!

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  9. AnonymousMay 8, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    It's a beautiful canvas Coni! :)
    What's the name and who is the designer ?? (I loved the Susan Roberts sunflower you stitched).

    I too have just picked up a new canvas in the past week. I was knitting most of the winter, socks for me and hand-mitts for the parents and another lady. I also tried to cut the tip off a finger in February, so no stitching/knitting or anything for about 8 weeks.

    Then I received an email from Needlepoint.Com that they were having a Kit SALE :) for the month of May ... and the Elizabeth Bradley kits were included!! Yippee ! So now I have Rose Trellis as my current project.

    Keep us posted on your progress and fiber choices.

    M in NC
    (Note: Needlepoint.Com is a brick and mortar store with an online catalog and sales for those who may be interested. (no affiliation, just a satisfied customer over the years).


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  10. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    I got back in the stitching saddle after 20 years...dare to dream of how beautiful it will be! Love the colors and design. I say go for it!

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  11. SuperMomNoCapeMay 11, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    The project you're working on is so beautiful. I'll bet it feels good to be back stitching after such a break. Enjoy!

    I recently started a weekly Stitchery Link Party and I would love to have you come link up your post so my readers can come visit too. http://www.supermomnocape.com/2015/05/11/vintage-embroidery-monday-stitchery-link-party-5/

    If you've never linked to a link party before, there's a short tute on my blog as well. I do hope you'll join in the fun.

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  12. AnonymousMay 13, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    that's a wonderful piece! great progress!

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  13. RosemaryMay 27, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I love all this glorious color! I can't wait to see your progress forward!

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