Sunday, November 7, 2021

November Stitch Along Update

 Lately, Santa is giving me fits. Here is how Santa looked at the last update.

I was adding the dark green of the gift and realized that the bottom half of what I had already stitched was off by one stitch. Yes, this is a really BIG problem. Here is how Santa looked recently with the incorrect stitching.

 I spent a couple of days unstitching and then restitching. I dedided to fill in near the top of the gift before I started the restitching. It appears that my counting has been off lately....the symbols on the chart are not really well contrasted which is part of the problem. Here is where I am after I fixed the problems.

I have checked and double checked and everything should be fine now. Fingers crossed. I really don't think I will be finishing this for Christmas as I am immersed in backstitching on the secret stitching. Here is a small sample.

I have also been busy with another secret cross-stitch project that I have been able to finish at work. Here is a peek of that too. 

I will be able to show you the finished project in a week or so...after it is gifted.

As usual, I need to thank Avis at Sewing Beside the Sea for hosting this Stitch Along every three weeks.

Grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and take some time to visit the other talented bloggers below who are part of this stitch-along. You will see a wide variety of stitching projects. These talented stitchers are from all over the world so please allow for the time differences and check back for each post. 

Avis, Claire, Gun, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, 

Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan,

 Deborah, Renee, Carmela, Sharon, Daisy,

 Anne, AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen  

Thanks for stopping by!



 

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19 comments:

  1. butterflyNovember 7, 2021 at 3:37 AM

    I love to see your Santa .
    Oh you only have to be one stitch off and it throws you right out, best to unpick and start that part again .
    Even if you don't want to.
    I throw mine into a box and pick something else up.
    Then unpick the next day , when I am calm ha.

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  2. IvaniNovember 7, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    I know the difference that just one wrong stitch makes. Your Santa is beautiful. Looking forward for seeing your other projects. Have a great Slow Sunday Stitching.

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  3. Created by KathiNovember 7, 2021 at 7:30 AM

    Oh Cathie.. I love your fixed Santa! I used to do intricate cross stitch and know the feeling of tumbling down when you find not one problem but more!!! Your secret projects are exciting.... hoping your mom is doing well!
    Kathi

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsNovember 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM

    That is frustrating to be off in your stitches, and never fun to have to unstitch! The green looks beautiful now, though. Enjoy your projects!

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  5. SarahNovember 7, 2021 at 12:01 PM

    Goodness that is annoying, and so time consuming. Glad you are now back on track!

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  6. Karrin HurdNovember 7, 2021 at 12:23 PM

    Your stitching is lovely, but how frustrating to find you are off one stitch!

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  7. KimNovember 7, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    Oh, the bother one little stitch that is out, causes! So frustrating and annoying, especially when you have to pull out lots of tiny cross stitches. It wouldn't be Sunday if I didn't see your cheery Santa, Cathie. I am going to miss him when you stitch the last stitch and finish him.

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  8. Sewing Beside the SeaNovember 7, 2021 at 3:19 PM

    I know the feeling. My fox's ear was stitched and unpicked 3 times before I got it right. I use a seam ripper if I need to unpick a large chunk of the same colour. It's so frustrating but worth putting in the time to correct mistakes.

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    1. CathieJNovember 7, 2021 at 5:49 PM

      I usually try to salvage the floss when unpicking especially when it is a kit like Santa is. I am not sure I can match the floss even though the DMC equivalents are given.

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  9. Retired KnitterNovember 7, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    Your cross stitch work is just beautiful.

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  10. rutigtNovember 8, 2021 at 4:19 AM

    I hate when I stitch something the wrong way and then I throw the project away. I´m very impressed that you unstitch and restitch it all!

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    1. CathieJNovember 8, 2021 at 5:57 PM

      I would never throw a project away. This is a Christmas stocking that I am making for my son-in-law. I love the way it looks. I just have to pay more attention to the details.

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  11. ClaireNovember 8, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    I hate frogging but sometimes, in the long run, it's the quickest thing to do.

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    1. CathieJNovember 8, 2021 at 6:01 PM

      I hate frogging also and until the last two years I rarely had to do much, but lately I either am not concentrating well enough or I am distracted. It is fixed now, so I am much happier.

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  12. The Cozy QuilterNovember 8, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Unstitching is not pleasant but necessary sometimes!!! I’m impressed with all of the projects you are working on these days! Take care

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  13. Denise :)November 8, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    Isn't it amazing how a single missed stitch can throw the entire thing off! But it's so pretty ... it really is a lovely, lovely piece. It will stunning when it's finished! :)

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  14. Birthe MarieNovember 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    Love your Santa! Sorry that you had to unstitch, but glad you did. The finish will be amazing.

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  15. ChristinaNovember 8, 2021 at 11:46 PM

    Sorry you had to frog, but you made great progress including the restitching :) Looking forward to seeing your stitchy gifts!

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  16. karenNovember 10, 2021 at 1:21 PM

    super secret projects are simply the best! lovely work!

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