I started on my first bookmark tonight. I worked on it for 3 collective hours (I took my walk around the neighborhood in the middle of my efforts as I am trying to get in shape). So far so good on the bookmark. I had a false start that cost me about 15 minutes, but I got over it quick. I bought a new pair of craft scissors. They are very pointy/sharp. My work has never been so neat as a result. I can cut the threads closer than before... like a good shave on a man I guess :)
Anyway, here it is so far. There's2 butterflys and a water fountain with a bird splashing it up remaining. I thought it would take me a week to do one, but I will likely finish this one over the weekend. The image isn't the best... maybe it's time for a new scanner :)
The bend marks in the bookmark are from the little hoop that I use to keep the material taut as I stitch. Once I am done I will steam press and apply a light coating of fabric stiffner to the bookmark.
2 comments:
My arts & crafts side lends itself to the engineer in me. When I was in New Orleans, I made lotions, bath salts and other natural body products. I don't think I have the temperament for stitching. Like you note here, it takes a while. I like to be able to touch, smell and feel the fruits of my labor a bit quicker.
That's why I do bookmarks. There are fabulous large cross stitch projects that can take YEARS to complete. I don't have that kind of patience :)
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