Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Easter Stitching

My progress over the Easter break...

Ah, 'Tis Spring - 4 April 2010

I've decided to do the pocket and carrot on the bunny's dress with two threads to bring it forward a little. I think this will create the effect I'm looking for.


The colours in these photos have brought up the real toning of the Sand fabric I'm using.


I hope you've all had a lovely Easter break, with family and friends, perhaps some gardening, odd jobs around the house, and definitely a little stitching in the mix. Oh, and there's those things we know as Easter eggs! Yummmmmmmm. It's the time of year when we can indulge in a bit more chocolate than we normally would, and get away with it. Perhaps not so much around the waist but the eating part we can still enjoy. My Easter break has had all of the above with some glorious weather thrown in as well. Beautiful sunshine, mid temperatures, really wonderful Autumn weather. It's one of my favourite times of year.

25 comments:

Faye said...

Love your idea about doing the pocket with two threads for further definition! Great idea!! Loving the shading of the blue as well...are you using specified threads?? Lovely progress! Faye

Babs said...

It looks wonderfull. Good thinking of the two threads.

clob said...

so lovely colors !!!!!!!!
have a good day

agnes said...

wunderwunderschön...

LG
agnes

Anonymous said...

Two threads makes sense...Lavender & Lace does that in reverse (one over one) to get the petite, detailed effect on faces and hands...bet yours turns out perfectly.

It is a beautiful piece, and you work is magnificent! And your photos are also so beautifully done!

HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri

Hilda said...

So charming!
The more I see, the more I like this design!

With love from
Hilda

Unknown said...

What wonderful progress ... enjoying following your progress.

Nina said...

This is a beautiful progress, Jane :) Love to see it is growing! Colors are wonderful!

Petites xxx et Cie said...

I really enjoy this design! You made a nice work and your pocket is a good idea, it will break the monotony of the dress.
Keep stitching.
Hugs
Françoise

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Tis Spring is so beautiful. I now have to go and order this chart !! After seeing yours, I want to stitch me this for next Spring !!

Justflo said...

Great idea with the basket. It certainly worked for you.
Happy stitching

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

Hello my friend! Very beautiful headway(overhang) the images are always beautiful to see all this pink I like
Peace and love in your heart

Isabelle said...

Hi Jane, your stitched progress during the Easter break is very cute:-)
And as always, I love your pictures so pretty .
Have a great day,

Loraine said...

Oh Jane! This is turning out so cute. I just want to run right over to my stash pile and start putting some stitches into this. I love it! I may have to end up buying the CC, to get the same look. Yours is perfect.
I really like the addition to the pocket. It really needs it. Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

Nicky said...

Your stitching on this piece is looking beautiful. You take the most stunning photographs - very creative. Love your blog too.

Theresa said...

The colors of this piece is really brilliant!!!! I can't wait to see more~

Unknown said...

I just love your little Easter bits, the egg and the bunny Jane. I know I am going to have to hunt some bits like that out for my collections.

Great stitching as always and your blog is always such a pleasure to visit.

Daisy said...

te esta quedando precioso.

Saludos

Belinda said...

What a sweet pattern, I love it. I love the direction of your photos too, very creative.
I had a lovely Easter too thank you.

Melissa said...

Such lovely colours, Jane! You are doing a fabulous job!

Peonies & Magnolias said...

Looks so pretty and love your idea with the pocket. Can't wait to see the finish.

Sandy

Susimac said...

It looks very nice and I really like your idea of the 2 threads. Happy belated Easter to you as well, glad that you had a lovely time.

Catherine said...

You're moving right along! I love using two threads on specific sections of patterns to make something stand out!

Brigitte said...

Very nice progress. The stitching on the dress seems to be done very soon. And I think it's not the most inetresting part to stitch, lol. Great idea with the pockets.

Tammy said...

Very very pretty Jane! Love the egg ornie too, lol.