Roxy's Journal of Stitchery

[Pearl]

I seem to have joined into this slow stitching challenge on YouTube from the Roxy Creation channel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYYfbQbgPg&list=PLjZ7ebk-py28hyS6YEnqRIgmRW-Ji_6TX

This lasts six months and involves making a book.  Most people are using the cover of an old book but cutting up old books doesn't sit well with me and so I'm going to use a piece of thick card that came with my calendar and make my own cover. 

To start, we were taught 20 stitches.  I haven't done any embroidery since I was a child and so many of these were new to me but wouldn't be to you if you're an embroiderer.  Here are my first ten:-



Each month, there is a prompt for background and embellishment.  This month, it is vintage lace and a rabbit.  I haven't done much stitching on it yet, but have done the background and the rabbit.



Both look like they need a good press!   


Not too late to join in if you fancy this project.

[Cazlyn]

Thanks @Pearl I’ll have a look.  I have done some slow stitching and really enjoy it.

[Lowena]

Looks intriguing. I'd love to join in because I'm into embroidery although not very good at it.However, I'm rubbish with you tube, not being a visual learner. I'll certainly think about it

[Lowena]

@Cazlyn  @Pearl and I are members of the Slow Stitching group on Facebook....

[Pearl]

There is a Facebook group for this challenge as well, @Lowena .  I wish I was rubbish at YouTube!

[Lowena]

Thanks @Pearl  I'll look it up 

Edit: I've joined the group but can't find the link to the sample stitches in the youtube video.....do I have to wade through all 25 minutes of it?? If so I won't last long

[Cazlyn]

Thanks @Lowena I’ll certainly have a look.

[BrendaP]

It looks interesting, but she waffled for so long.  In the end I kept moving the curser along to see what was coming and if it got better.

[Cazlyn]

@BrendaP that’s exactly what I’m doing.

[Pearl]

Last night I was overstimulated after quilting group so I stayed up sewing until the early hours. 

Progress pic below.  I’m not sure if it’s finished.  I’m not sure about the colour of the dragonfly’s body. 

[Diane]

I love what you’ve done @Pearl i personally like the colour of the dragonfly body, makes it stand out.

[Cazlyn]

I think it looks great @Pearl and also like the way the dragonfly’s body stands out.  I started the sampler last night...

[Pearl]

Thanks, both.  I’ll leave the dragonfly alone then.   

I found the first sampler quite easy but the second is trickier.  I’m about half way through.  Am thinking about a title page now. 

[Lowena]

Lovely @Pearl
I forgot to put mine in here so here it is  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

[realale]

Those are both lovely examples  I like the dragonfly colour @Pearl.