It's TUSAL time, the Totally Useless SAL where we all show our ORTS and link-up on Daffycat's blog.
Here is my TUSAL with the current project:
Here's a close-up of the main project which is this month's focus piece, the Discworld Mappe by Lyndisfarne Designs:
And here's the cover photo with a circle around the area I've been stitching:
You may also have spotted a fully-finished object in that photo too. It's the fourth of my Just Nan Ornaments, Victorian Rose, stitched on 32 count green linen which looks more blue in the photos!
The reverse
I couldn't find a suitable backing fabric at all so I simply finger-pressed the edges and folded them over. Whip-stitched the folds top and bottom and then whip-stitched the central seam together with some small bugle beads I had in my stash.
Here are all four together:
L-R: Christmas Rose, Christmas Star, Christmas Hearts and Victorian Rose
Finally, I got some very exciting news this afternoon. One of the local artists who supplies our shop with cards, fridge magnets, prints and bookmarks is branching out into cross stitch! She has a deal with Bothy Threads to convert four of her designs into cross stitch to be released at the beginning of next year. Here are the four they have chosen:
and here is a link to her website where you can already purchase the cards, prints and other merchandise - Love Country UK. I am so excited for her and can't wait to see the finished pieces.
Those are some wonderful projects you are working on. I can't wait to see that artwork converted to cross stitch and available. Oh, and I have discovered a new stitch-a-long. I'll have to look more closely into this one. --Andrea
ReplyDeleteHappy dance for the Just Nan. They look gorgeous together. Glad you're giving some love to the discworld map too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects and finishes! Also, very cool about the new designer.
ReplyDeleteJO, I love how you did the back of your Just Nan stitch which is beautiful. And the bunny cards are adorable and will make the cutest cross stitches. I look forward to seeing them when they come out. RJ
ReplyDeleteThought briefly of your ort jar while enjoying your longest day marathon post, and there it is, delightfully full. :) Your JN ornaments are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas Ornaments. Those lovely prints will look awesome in cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish on the Just Nan piece. I agree with Kerry, they look wonderful together. LOVE the Discworld map. I will be on the look out for those designs too. Love the rabbits.
ReplyDeleteThese ornaments are so beautiful, I love their delicate stitching.
ReplyDeleteThe JN came out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThose paintings will make lovely cross stitch designs
Beautiful ornament finishes! What a talented artist, those will be lovely to stitch I bet! Have a lovely week,
ReplyDeleteHelen
Congrats on another cute ornament finish Jo. Awesome progress on the Mappe.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Now the map looks like a real map with the lake and the bits of backstitching.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see all four new ornaments in a row.
I love rabbits! These illustrations are lovely. Very neat way to finish something when you don't have enough stash. I will have to remember this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress and a lovely finish! I can see why you are excited for the new kits, Bothy does wonderful work with charting artwork and those look awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove the finish for the Just Nan ornament, and the beaded cord looks lovely pretty too! All 4 look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMappe is looking very map-like now. Great progress!
Barbara x
Victorian Rose is absolutely gorgeous! Great job on the finishing. And the Mappe is one of the most intense designs I've ever seen in my life. Definitely ambitious! :D
ReplyDeleteI love the Just Nan ornaments. The Mappe is looking great so far - love seeing it! x
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of JN ornaments, you tree will look superb this year.
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