Sunday, October 5, 2014

Bargello Stitching

A totally rainy Saturday meant lots of stitching for me. During the week I had gotten back to working on my Bargello table runner. There were an awful lot of strips to cut and then sew back together. Those little yellow pieces of paper have the 17 strip numbers on them to keep me organized. Too much chance to make a mistake otherwise.


Here it is at the halfway point.
Today I cut the 2nd tube and stitched the other half. I am really happy with how this came out. Ta-da! 
Next is machine quilting. First I have to buy some backing fabric. I thought I had it, but a review of my stash found fabric for binding not backing. Oh poor me, I have to make a trip to the fabric store. As if that will be a chore.

Of course all that piecing left little time for cross-stitch. I did get started on my second page though. Here is where I was last week.
This is where I am as of this morning.
I am so happy to be moving on with this.
I am joining Kathy for Slow Sunday Stitching. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching.

Thanks for stopping by!



12 comments:

  1. Beautiful piece! Love the little bit of stitching too.

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  2. Stunning table runner, loving the fabric and colour. You have done a lot of stitching when you look back.

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    1. I guess I have. Thanks for the kind comments. I am pretty impressed with the table runner myself and it was very easy to do.

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  3. This bargello looks absolutely amazing and now I know WHERE you will be sitting, in the good light, for the cross stitching! :)

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    1. Thank you. I need really good light to cross-stitch. I can't even attempt it a night time anymore.

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  4. Lovely bargello :)
    Enjoy your stitching!

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  5. The table runner looks a amazing, such a lot of work but so worth it
    Clare x

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  6. Goodness you are a real artist, both works look stunning!

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  7. Two wonderful projects - enjoy your stitching!

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  8. Stunning bargello! Your cross-stitch looks beautiful!

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