Wednesday 30 May 2018

Slow progress

Little by little the embroidered panel for my bag is growing.   If it weren't for the interminable reverse stitching I would be well finished.   But so far so good and there is no real hurry for this.
So wrinkles and all here's a photo.   There will be three "panels" and I'm debating whether to do a narrow band of drawn thread (woven edge) down each side,
Evenings have been full of chores lately.   The DBEM still uses lawn handkerchiefs.   No tissues for her :-(   And here's the haul from the recent pile of ironing. 
Little Brother and his wife are coming this weekend and I am trying to have everything tidy and organised - the menu is planned, the housework is done and all that remains is a quick flick of the duster and a trip round the house with the Hoover.   I'm tired just thinking about it.   So goodnight to all.

8 comments:

Frugally challenged said...

I'm with DBEM - I like a "proper" hankie. But I iron my own.

MartinaM said...

Wow, this stitching looks so great.
martina

Ann at Beadlework. said...

Oh the hankies Margaret, they take me back in time to when I was a little girl and we always had an embroidered hankie in our pocket.

Sandy said...

Such a pretty piece, it looks so delicate and tedious. Love the fabric colors you've shown. Have an awesome visit.
Sandy's Space

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I loved The Day of the Triffids and I've never understood why it didn't achieve more acclaim.
Beautiful stitching and enjoy the family visit!

deb said...

Your Hardanger project is gorgeous!

Sandy said...

Popping in as I'm out blog walking again. Hope you had a good wkend.
Sandy's Space

Leonore Winterer said...

Your stitching is lovely!
I never really liked using fabric handkerchiefs, but my grandma does...the ones she's been using and washing for years are so heavenly soft by now!