It’s been a while since I’ve had a tiny needle post, as I’ve put off cross-stitching until after Christmas. But, my gnomes require blanket-stitching around all the applique, so I figure it qualifies for TNT.
Like Dad’s sweater, I’ve been trying to put some hours into it every evening. Burton has been keeping me on track.
Cross-stitching aside, I’ve never been great at any sort of embroidery – and blanket stitch is no exception. But I think my wonky stitches give it a rather “primitive” charm.
I’ve completed the body of one gnome, and the feet, hand and antler of another. I probably won’t get this done in time for Christmas, but I hope to get it finished by the new year. Then I can pack it away with the rest of the Christmas stuff and it will be ready and easy to find next Christmas!
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Those gnomes are going to be great! They will bring a smile every time you look at them. The blanket stitch is perfect.
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sounds like a good plan–it looks very sweet–
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Great progress! I have no doubt that the gnomes will be finished by the end of the month.
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Reminds me of when I try to darn a sock; in my mind, I ‘see’ wonderful, flat stitchery.
In reality, there is a lump, and I should just get a new pair of socks.
These are store-bought, ugly socks; if they were lovely like yours, Val, I’d be ever so careful!
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Very cute.
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Great progress! You have quite a few projects that are holiday themed/gifts in the works.
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I tell myself the same thing…that wonky equals charming and quaint which it actually does in certain projects like those adorable gnomes.
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