All the required pieces of work for the Intermediate Certificate in Canvas work have now been completed! A huge relief, now I just have to mount all the samples, write some notes, put together my folio, then hand it in after Christmas. I am very pleased to have finished it all, now I can focus on things like my overgrown garden and organising some light clothing for my Singapore trip. I am resolved never to undertake another long stitching course again, it takes over one’s life and leaves little time for anything else. I can clear away all my stitching paraphernalia from my dining table where it has been for three months, and best of all, my stitching time is once more my own!
Anyway, the last piece is a large (4 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall) pincushion to match the needle case made earlier – same colours, same thread, a different design and some different stitches. Bright and glaring, I’m sure I shall not misplace them easily once they are put to use.
What do you think?
Rich and luxurious colours, the stitching looks superb!
Hope you have a great Christmas !
Thanks Lyn – Merry Christmas to you too!
Beautiful, Sue! I love the colors.
Thanks so much!
Looks very beautiful! Are there many women in Australia who do this kind of stitching? I’ve never seen it before. In my country you see only ‘cross stitch’.
Hello Margo, This sort of stitching is not uncommon here, it’s just one of several popular forms of embroidery and stitching. This is done on what you might know as tapestry canvas, and the Americans call it needlepoint. We do cross stitch too, in fact I was once obsessed by it, but then moved on to other things! Merry Christmas to you and all the best for 2013.
Hello Sue,
I just found your message today. We were on holiday in Austria and the internet didn’t always work that well. You are a very active lady, I must say. Making jam, making beautifull photo’s, working in the garden. I look forward to the next photo of story …
Well done, they look fabulous together.. great colours..
Stunning Sue, well done. Congratulations on finishing the course. Now you can relax. Merry Christmas.
I think it’s a beautiful finish. Congrats for sticking with it. It was quite an accomplishment!
Congratulations on getting everything finished. I love purple so for me the colours in these are good.
Thank you Maggie, All the best for Christmas and 2013.
They will shine brightly enough to be seen through layers and layers of fabric!
When you can actually see them they will look stunning. Well done on completing the course stitching!
Stunning, Sue. Magnificent work.
I’m not into needlecraft in any shape of form, but I can admire your wonderful craft work!
Thank you for taking the time to comment, it’s much appreciated. You have some gorgeous photos on your blog!
What do I think? I think they are outstanding Sue.
Well done.
Doreen – Thank you! Hope you all have a good Christmas!