March WIPocalypse Stitching Challenges

     

WIPocalypse is hosted by Measi's Musings

Each month we have to share the projects we want to complete before the End Of The World.  Since 2011 I have chosen a number of projects to focus on that year, starting with my "11 in '11" and increasing to "22 in '22" for this year.  This month I stitched on 4 of them and had 2 "block" finishes.  

5. Carriage House Samplings Halloween at Hawk Run Hollow

stitched over 1 on 25 count Cassia Rose evenweave from Chromatic Alchemy

14. CCN Main Street Post Office

stitched on 32 count Charcoal Slate Murano from Sparklies

17. Jardin Prive 12 Days of Christmas

stitched on 32 count Millenium Blue linen

18. Nora Corbett Virgo

stitched on 32 count Murano in Virgo from Sparklies

I've made one change with Virgo so far, her dress looks blue in the cover picture but the charted threads are 414 and 415 which are grey.  I wanted a little bit more colour so I went for some of the newer DMC.  I chose 30 and 26 instead and they look really pretty on my fabric.

The full list can be seen here - WIPocalypse and 22 in 22

Finally, Measi always gives us a topic to discuss too.

March – Tell us about a technique, designer, pattern, or anything else in stitching that you’ve been nervous or afraid to try.

As usual with this kind of question, the answer is nothing!  I've never been afraid to give something a go.  If it doesn't work out then either keep trying or write it off as an experience.   My first pillow finish was very wonky and mis-shapen but I've kept trying and have used different techniques so now I am quite happy with them.  My hardanger is adequate but it's not something I want to spend a lot of time perfecting.  I love 3D pieces and I know you are all excited to see my little Greenhouse fully finished.  I started the backstitch last night so it's very close now.

My Chatelaine is quite an intense pattern, but if you follow the instructions carefully it all makes sense.

Looking back at my first ten projects; I used metallics, black fabric, charted my own design and stitched a Teresa Wentzler.

One of my remaining goals is to stitch a biscornu.  For some reason I've never actually got round to making one.

The final thing which many people consider a challenge is a computer generated full coverage design.  They also have no appeal to me, either the stitching or the finished piece.  I like designs charted by people.

🐇 Good Friday - Friday 15th April 🐇

Finally, it's time to sign up for the Annual Easter Treasure Hunt.    If you would like to take part this year, just leave a comment here.  The week before Easter I will send you a letter of the alphabet which will form part of the mystery phrase.  On Good Friday you will post that letter along with a photo of something seasonal that you have stitched (could be Easter or Spring or just something cheerful and sunny or floral).  We all hop around like little bunnies to find the Mystery Phrase!

Here's a link to last year's hop so you can see how it all works - Easter Treasure Hunt Blog Hop 2021