July IHSW

 

IHSW or International Hermit and Stitch Weekend always starts on the third Friday of the month.  It's a chance to lock yourself away and focus on your stitching for the weekend.  You can take part on your blog or via the Facebook page - IHSW on Facebook.

This weekend I focused on my Halloween at Hawk Run Hollow, Block 5.  I didn't quite finish it but did have fun with the coral in the corner and those great sunken skulls.

Here is where I started on Saturday:

and here's where I am now:

stitched over one on 25 count Cassia Rose from Chromatic Alchemy

I'm using a gently variegated thread from Jodyri for the coral and it looks rather nice.

I put a few more stitches in my Summer Just Nan Mermaid Heart:

stitched on 32 count grey-green linen

And a lot of fiddly details on my 3D Bookshop from Living on the Rainbow: 

stitched on 28 count Tan evenweave

Just the white and then I can start making it in a 3D shape!  I must remember to make a floor base for it too.

Finally, the next IHSW will be 19th - 21st August so make sure you note the date in your diary or come and join us in the Facebook Group - IHSW on Facebook. If you don't do Facebook then you can check in here by leaving a comment on my post.