Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Tiny Needle Tuesday

 

My latest flock is growing in size. I have some decisions to make now because I don't like the top of this pattern and I may just abbreviate it to speed things up. 



I am still slogging away on all that back stitch that needs to be done on the top half of the nautical sampler. This week I've worked on a bit more rope and the alphabet. I keep asking myself why I didn't do all the outlining when I first starting stitching this 30 years ago but I can't come up with an answer that makes any sense. 



While I was downstairs working on all that back stitching I noticed these little apple dollies on a shelf. I made these at least 30 years ago-maybe 40. They were in one of those cross stitching magazines that I used to subscribe to and I haven't thought of them in years. Aren't they sweet? I wish I still had the pattern. 






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7 comments:

  1. VeraJuly 20, 2021 at 7:26 AM

    You are making nice progress on that top sampler. Won't be long now. I have to say that outlining cross stitch may be my least favorite thing to do - I often skip it, though it really does add another dimension to a piece. Those little apple dollies are so cute!

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  2. Far Side of FiftyJuly 20, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    Cute Apple Dollies! I bet the pattern is out there someplace!

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  3. Delighted HandsJuly 20, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    The apple dollies have held up very well for their age! Very cute!

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  4. Tired Teacher 2July 20, 2021 at 11:25 AM

    Outlining is tedious, but it makes the stitching come to life. Cute apple dollies!

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  5. BetsyJuly 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM

    What sweet little dolls. I can't let Piper see them or she'll want me to maker her one. She thinks I can make anything! Ha!
    Love the sheep sampler. It's turning out so nice and cheerful.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. kathy bJuly 20, 2021 at 5:40 PM

    OH are those little apple of my eyes, darling!!
    Lots of work . I give all stitchers credit. I had a few cross stitch projects and then gave it up. Embroidery was even harder for me. KNITTING was where i found my home. But in the 70s s I tried lots of crafts.

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  7. Judy S.July 21, 2021 at 10:37 PM

    Back stitching is slow but worth the work! I love the sheep and dollies. I need to get back to stitching.....

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